MAX232 Serial Programming Driver/Receiver IC – SOIC-16 Package

MAX232 Serial Programming Driver/Receiver IC – SOIC-16 Package

The MAX232 IC is used to convert the TTL/CMOS logic levels to RS232 logic levels during serial communication of microcontrollers with PC. The controller operates at the TTL logic level (0-5V) whereas the serial communication in PC works on RS232 standards (-25 V to + 25V). This makes it difficult to establish a direct link between them to communicate with each other. The intermediate link is provided through MAX232. It is a dual driver/receiver that includes a capacitive voltage generator to supply RS232 voltage levels from a single 5V supply. Each receiver converts RS232 inputs to 5V TTL/CMOS levels. These receivers (R1 & R2) can accept ±30V inputs. The drivers (T1 & T2), also called transmitters, convert the TTL/CMOS input level into the RS232 level.

Features/Specs:

• Manufacturer: Generic
• Series: MAX232
• Product Type: RS-232 Interface IC
• Function: Transceiver
• Data Rate: 200 kb/s
• Number of Drivers: 2 Driver
• Number of Receivers: 2 Receiver
• Duplex: Full Duplex
• Supply Voltage – Max: 5.5 V
• Supply Voltage – Min: 4.5 V
• Operating Supply Current: 10 mA
• Minimum Operating Temperature: 0°C
• Maximum Operating Temperature: +70°C
• ESD Protection: Without ESD Protection
• Operating Supply Voltage: 5 V
• Propagation Delay Time: 3.5 us, 1 us
• Shutdown: Without Shutdown
• Mounting Style: SMD/SMT
• Package/Case: SOIC-16

Applications:

• Interface Translation
• Multidrop RS-232 Networks
• Portable Diagnostics Equipment

Package Includes:

• 1 x MAX232 Serial Programming Driver/Receiver IC – SOIC-16 Package