Product Summary

The MAX3232EWE+ is a transceiver which has a proprietary low-dropout transmitter output stage enabling true RS-232 performance from a 3.0V to 5.5V supply with a dual charge pump. The MAX3232EWE+ requires only four small 0.1µF external chargepump capacitors. The MAX3232EWE+ is guaranteed to run at data rates of 120kbps while maintaining RS-232 output levels. Applications include Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop Computers, High-Speed Modems, Battery-Powered Equipment, Hand-Held Equipment
Peripherals and Printers .

Parametrics

MAX3232EWE+ absolute maximum ratings: (1)VCC: -0.3V to +6V; (2)V+ (Note 1): -0.3V to +7V; (3)V- (Note 1): +0.3V to -7V; (4)V+ + V- (Note 1): +13V; (5)T_OUT: ±13.2V; (6)R_OUT: -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V); (7)Operating Temperature Ranges: -40℃ to +85℃; (8)Storage Temperature Range: -65℃ to +150℃; (9)Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec): +300℃.

Features

MAX3232EWE+ features: (1)Low Supply Current: 300μA; (2)Guaranteed Data Rate: 120kbps; (3)Meets EIA/TIA-232 Specifications Down to 3.0V; (4)Pin Compatible with Industry-Standard MAX232; (5)Guaranteed Slew Rate: 6V/μs.

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MAX3232EWE+ Pin Configurations 

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(USD)		 Quantity
MAX3232EWE+
MAX3232EWE+
Maxim Integrated Products
RS-232 Interface IC 3-5.5V 1Mbps Transceiver
Data Sheet
0-1: $3.76
1-25: $2.52
25-50: $1.82
50-100: $1.80
MAX3232EWE+T
MAX3232EWE+T
Maxim Integrated Products
RS-232 Interface IC 3-5.5V 1Mbps Transceiver
Data Sheet
0-785: $1.66
785-1000: $1.57