SP3232EEN-L vs MAX232DR Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of SP3232EEN-L by MaxLinear and MAX232DR by Texas Instruments. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
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MAX232DR - 5V Dual RS-232 Transceiver, 120kbps, SOIC-16 | TI (Tape & Reel)
MAX232DR ✓ ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | SP3232EEN-L | MAX232DR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | MaxLinear | Texas Instruments |
| Category | Interface ICs | Interface ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Transceiver Type | 2/2 transceiver, full RS-232 | — |
| Number of Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Number of Receivers | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum Data Rate | 120 kbps | — |
| Operating Supply Voltage | 3 V to 5.5 V | — |
| Nominal Supply Current | 1 mA | — |
| Shutdown Current | 1 µA | — |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C | 0 C to +70 C (commercial grade) |
| Package | 16-pin SOIC | SOIC-16 (D) |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount | Surface Mount |
| RS-232 Standard | True EIA/TIA-232-F operation | — |
| Charge-Pump Capacitor Value | 0.1 µF in 3.3 V operation | — |
| System ESD Rating | ±15 kV IEC 61000-4-2 and ±15 kV HBM | — |
| Receiver Status During Shutdown | Active for the SP3222E/SP3232E series | — |
| Power-Supply Topology | Single-supply charge-pump RS-232 interface | — |
| RoHS Status | unknown | Compliant |
| Lead-Free Status | unknown | — |
| Automotive Qualification | not_qualified | — |
| Function | — | Dual RS-232 line driver/receiver (2/2 transceiver, full) |
| Data Rate | — | 120 kbps |
| Supply Voltage (Vcc) | — | 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Supply Current | — | 8 mA typical |
| Receiver Input Levels | — | +/-30 V tolerant |
| Charge Pump Capacitors Required | — | 4 external (typically 1 uF) |
| Generated RS-232 Rails | — | Approx. +/-9 V to +/-10 V from internal charge pump |
| Compliance | — | TIA/EIA-232-F, ITU V.28 |
| ESD Protection (RS-232 pins) | — | [DATA_NEEDED: datasheet ESD figure] |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | — | Yes / [DATA_NEEDED: halogen-free] |
| Interchangeable With | — | Maxim MAX232 (industry-standard die) |