SP3232ECA-L vs MAX3232ECDB Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of SP3232ECA-L by MaxLinear and MAX3232ECDB by Texas Instruments. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | SP3232ECA-L | MAX3232ECDB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | MaxLinear | Texas Instruments |
| Category | Interface ICs | Interface ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Product Type | RS-232 transceiver | — |
| Transceiver Configuration | 2/2 full-duplex | — |
| Number of Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Number of Receivers | 2 | 2 |
| Minimum Data Rate Under Full Load | 120 kbps | — |
| Operating Supply Voltage | 3.0 V to 5.5 V | — |
| Supply Current | 1 mA | — |
| Charge-Pump Capacitance at 3.3 V | 0.1 µF | — |
| Low-Power Shutdown Supply Current | 1 µA with receivers active | — |
| Package | 16-pin SSOP | 16-SSOP (DB, 0.209 in / 5.30 mm width) |
| Package Width | 5.30 mm | — |
| Mounting Type | SMD | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 70 °C | 0C to +70C |
| Duplex Type | Full duplex | — |
| Compliance Standard | EIA/TIA-232-F | — |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] |
| REACH Status | [DATA_NEEDED: REACH status] | — |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | [DATA_NEEDED: AEC-Q100 qualification status] | — |
| Lead-Free Status | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] | — |
| Pinout | [DATA_NEEDED: complete SSOP-16 pin names and pinout] | — |
| Protocol | — | RS-232 |
| Type | — | Transceiver |
| Supply Voltage Range | — | 3 V to 5.5 V |
| Data Rate | — | 250 kbps (minimum) |
| ESD Protection (RS-232 Bus Pins) | — | ±15 kV (HBM) |
| ESD Protection (IEC 61000-4-2) | — | ±15 kV contact discharge / ±15 kV air-gap discharge |
| Standard Compliance | — | TIA/EIA-232-F |
| Packaging | — | Tube |
| External Capacitors Required | — | 4 x 0.1 uF (charge pump) |
| Lead Free Status | — | [DATA_NEEDED: lead free status] |