Product Summary

The MAX232CPE is a line driver/receiver, which is intended for all EIA/TIA-232E and V.28/V.24 communications interfaces, particularly applications where ±12V is not available. The applications of the MAX232CPE include Portable Computers, Low-Power Modems, Interface Translation, Battery-Powered RS-232 Systems, Multidrop RS-232 Networks.

Parametrics

MAX232CPE 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)Output Voltages: TOUT: ±15V; (6)Driver/Receiver Output Short Circuited to GND: Continuous; (7)Operating Temperature Ranges: -40℃ to +85℃; (8)Storage Temperature Range: -65℃ to +160℃; (9)Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s): +300℃.

Features

MAX232CPE features: (1)For Low-Voltage, Integrated ESD Applications: MAX3222E/MAX3232E/MAX3237E/MAX3241E/MAX3246E: +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: MAX221E: ±15kV ESD-Protected, +5V, 1μA, Single RS-232 Transceiver with AutoShutdown.

Diagrams

MAX232CPE Transmitter Propagation-Delay Timing diagram

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RS-232 Interface IC 5V MultiCh RS-232 Driver/Receiver

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