MAX232N
- Mfr.Part #
- MAX232N
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package / Case
- 16-DIP (0.300, 7.62mm)
- Datasheet
- Download
- Description
- IC TRANSCEIVER FULL 2/2 16DIP
- Stock
- 2,945
- In Stock :
- 2,945
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- Manufacturer :
- Texas Instruments
- Product Category :
- Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers
- Operating Supply Current :
- 10mA
- Mounting Type :
- Through Hole
- Pin Count :
- 16
- Number of Drivers :
- 2
- Packaging :
- Tube
- Weight :
- 951.693491mg
- JESD-609 Code :
- e4
- Factory Lead Time :
- 6 Weeks
- Package / Case :
- 16-DIP (0.300, 7.62mm)
- Contact Plating :
- Gold
- ESD Protection :
- yes
- ECCN Code :
- EAR99
- Power Supplies :
- 5V
- Output Characteristics :
- TOTEM-POLE
- Base Part Number :
- MAX232
- Duplex :
- Full
- Simplex/Duplex :
- Full Duplex
- Additional Feature :
- EXTERNAL CHARGE PUMP
- Logic Function :
- Receiver, Transceiver
- Supply Voltage1-Nom :
- 5V
- Radiation Hardening :
- No
- Terminal Position :
- Dual
- Number of Drivers/Receivers :
- 2/2
- Receiver Hysteresis :
- 500mV
- REACH SVHC :
- No SVHC
- Operating Temperature :
- 0°C~70°C
- Thickness :
- 3.9mm
- Number of Transceivers :
- 1
- Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) :
- 1 (Unlimited)
- Data Rate :
- 120Kbps
- Input Characteristics :
- Schmitt Trigger
- Lead Free :
- Lead Free
- Operating Supply Voltage :
- 5V
- Receiver Number of Bits :
- 2
- Length :
- 19.3mm
- Height :
- 5.08mm
- Max Supply Current :
- 10mA
- Number of Pins :
- 16
- Width :
- 6.35mm
- Nominal Supply Current :
- 10mA
- Number of Functions :
- 2
- RoHS Status :
- ROHS3 Compliant
- Mount :
- Through Hole
- Voltage - Supply :
- 4.5V~5.5V
- Protocol :
- RS232
- Type :
- Transceiver
- Number of Terminations :
- 16
- Differential Output :
- No
- Lifecycle Status :
- ACTIVE (Last Updated: 4 days ago)
- Output Polarity :
- INVERTED
- Supply Voltage :
- 5V
- Datasheets
- MAX232N

Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Texas Instruments MAX232N Overview
The Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Texas Instruments MAX232N is an essential component for applications requiring reliable data transmission between devices. This integrated circuit (IC) features a dual driver/receiver that facilitates full duplex communication, making it an invaluable part of any digital communication system. Manufactured by Texas Instruments, a leader in analog and digital semiconductor IC design and fabrication, the MAX232N is designed to convert TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) signals into RS-232 signals and vice versa. This capability allows devices that operate on different voltage levels to communicate seamlessly. Ideal for environments requiring robust data integrity, this IC is commonly used in telecommunications equipment, data acquisition systems, and computer serial ports, ensuring efficient and effective communication across various platforms.
MAX232N Features
The MAX232N IC is distinguished by its robust feature set, which includes two drivers and two receivers, offering full duplex communication capability. It operates over a standard 5V power supply, which is a common requirement in digital systems. The IC’s design ensures that it can support data rates up to 120 kbps and has a built-in electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection feature, enhancing the durability and reliability of the component in harsh environments. Its compact 16-pin DIP (Dual In-line Package) allows for easy integration into existing and new designs without significant re-engineering, making it a flexible and practical choice for a wide range of applications.
MAX232N Applications
- Telecommunications Equipment: In devices such as modems and fax machines, the MAX232N facilitates the conversion of TTL signals to RS-232 signals, enabling these devices to communicate with other serial devices over long distances.
- Serial Communication: Used in computer serial ports to ensure the integrity and reliability of data transmission between computers and peripheral devices like printers and scanners.
- Data Acquisition Systems: Critical in data loggers and sensors, converting data signals into readable formats for computers and processors to analyze and record.
- Point-of-Sale Systems: Implements reliable data transactions between POS terminals and backend systems through effective signal conversion, crucial for maintaining transaction integrity and speed.
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