Product Summary

The MAX232 is a 5V-powered, multichannel rs-232 driver/receiver. The MAX232 line driver/receiver is intended for all EIA/TIA-232E and V.28/V.24 communications interfaces, particularly applications of the MAX232 where ±12V is not available.

Parametrics

MAX232 absolute maximum ratings: (1)Supply Voltage (VCC): -0.3V to +6V; (2)V+: (VCC - 0.3V) to +14V; (3)V-: +0.3V to +14V; (4)Input Voltages TIN:-0.3V to (VCC - 0.3V); (5)RIN: ±30V; (6)TOUT:±13.2V; (7)ROUT: -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V); (8)Driver/Receiver Output Short Circuited to GND:Continuous; (9)Operating Temperature Ranges: -55℃ to +125℃; (10)Storage Temperature Range: -65℃ to +160℃; (11)Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s): +300℃.

Features

MAX232 features: (1)For Low-Voltage, Integrated ESD Applications. +3.0V to +5.5V, Low-Power, Up to 1Mbps, True RS-232 Transceivers Using Four 0.1μF External Capacitors (MAX3246E Available in a UCSP. Package); (2)For Low-Cost Applications ±15kV ESD-Protected, +5V, 1μA, Single RS-232 Transceiver with AutoShutdown.

Diagrams

MAX232 Pin Configuration and Typical Operating Circuit

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