Product Summary

The MAX232EC is a ±15kV ESD-protected, +5V RS-232 transceiver. It is designed for RS-232 and V.28 communications in harsh environments. Each transmitter output and receiver input is protected against ±15kV electrostatic discharge (ESD) shocks, without latchup. The various combinations of features are outlined in the Selector Guide. The drivers and receivers for the MAX232EC meet all EIA/TIA-232E and CCITT V.28 specifications at data rates up to 120kbps, when loaded in accordance with the EIA/TIA-232E specification. The applications of the MAX232EC include Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop Computers, Battery-Powered Equipment, Hand-Held Equipment.

Parametrics

MAX232EC absolute maximum ratings: (1)VCC: -0.3V to +6V; (2)V+: (VCC - 0.3V) to +14V; (3)V-: -14V to +0.3V; (4)Input Voltages T_IN: -0.3V to (V+ + 0.3V); R_IN: ±30V; (5)Output Voltages T_OUT: (V- - 0.3V) to (V+ + 0.3V), R_OUT: -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V); (6)Short-Circuit Duration, T_OUT: Continuous; (7)Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70℃) 16-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 10.53mW/℃ above +70℃): 842mW; (8)Operating Temperature Ranges: 0℃ to +70℃; (9)Storage Temperature Range: -65℃ to +165℃; (10)Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec): +300℃.

Features

MAX232EC features: (1)For Low-Voltage Applications: ±15kV ESD-Protected Down to 10nA, +3.0V to +5.5V, Up to 1Mbps, True RS-232 Transceivers; (2)For Low-Power Applications: 1μA Supply Current, True +3V to +5.5V RS-232 Transceivers with Auto-Shutdown; (3)For Space-Constrained Applications: ±15kV ESD-Protected, 1μA, 250kbps, +3.0V/+5.5V, Dual RS-232 Transceivers with Internal Capacitors; (4)For Low-Voltage or Data Cable Applications: +2.35V to +5.5V, 1μA, 2Tx/2Rx RS-232 Transceivers with ±15kV ESDProtected I/O and Logic Pins.

Diagrams

MAX232EC block diagram

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Data Sheet

0-1: $0.68
1-25: $0.56
25-100: $0.46
100-250: $0.34
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Data Sheet

0-1: $0.70
1-25: $0.55
25-100: $0.48
100-250: $0.42
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Data Sheet

0-1750: $0.28
1750-2000: $0.26
2000-2500: $0.26
2500-5000: $0.25
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MAX232ECDWG4

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RS-232 Interface IC RS232 Line Driver/Receiver

Data Sheet

0-1: $0.72
1-25: $0.58
25-100: $0.52
100-250: $0.46
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RS-232 Interface IC RS232 Line Driver/Receiver

Data Sheet

0-1400: $0.28
1400-2000: $0.26
2000-5000: $0.25
5000-10000: $0.24
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Data Sheet

0-1400: $0.28
1400-2000: $0.26
2000-5000: $0.25
5000-10000: $0.24
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Data Sheet

0-1: $0.81
1-25: $0.70
25-100: $0.51
100-250: $0.35
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Data Sheet

Negotiable