Product Summary

The MAX232CWE 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 MAX232CWE include Portable Computers, Low-Power Modems, Interface Translation, Battery-Powered RS-232 Systems, Multidrop RS-232 Networks.

Parametrics

MAX232CWE absolute maximum ratings: (1)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)Operating Temperature Ranges: 0℃ to +70℃; (7)Storage Temperature Range: -65℃ to +160℃; (8)Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s): +300℃.

Features

MAX232CWE 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

MAX232CWE Transmitter Propagation-Delay Timing diagram

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MAX232CWE
MAX232CWE

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RS-232 Interface IC

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MAX232CWE+
MAX232CWE+

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

Data Sheet

0-1: $2.30
1-25: $1.55
25-50: $1.12
50-100: $1.10
MAX232CWE+T
MAX232CWE+T

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

Data Sheet

0-625: $1.31
625-1000: $1.00
MAX232CWE-G002
MAX232CWE-G002

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RS-232 Interface IC

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Negotiable 
MAX232CWE-T
MAX232CWE-T

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RS-232 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable 
MAX232CWE-TG002
MAX232CWE-TG002

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RS-232 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable