The MAX232EIDR is a dual driver/receiver transceiver engineered by Texas Instruments for high-reliability TIA/RS-232-F and ITU V.28 serial communication channels
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Part Number: MAX232EIDR
Manufacturer: Texas Instruments
Stock: 8K pcs
Date Code: 25+
Package: QFN16
Key Technical Specifications
The following specs reflect the official manufacturer parameter details for the Texas Instruments MAX232EIDR driver/receiver IC
| Parameter | Specification |
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Part Number | MAX232EIDR |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5V to 5.5V (Nominal 5V) |
| Data Rate | Up to 250 kbit/s |
| Number of Drivers/Receivers | 2 Drivers / 2 Receivers |
| ESD Protection (Bus Pins) | ±15kV HBM / ±15kV Air / ±8kV Contact |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| RoHS/REACH Status | RoHS Compliant / REACH Compliant |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | Level-1-260C-UNLIM |
| Package / Case | SOIC (D-16) |
Applications of MAX232EIDR
Designed to convert TTL/CMOS logic signals into robust TIA/RS-232-F levels and vice versa
Industrial Automation & Terminals: Connecting Microcontrollers (UART) to RS-232 legacy industrial machinery, PLCs, and barcode readers
Telecommunications & Networking: Serving as the physical interface layer for modems, routers, network switches, and diagnostic serial console ports
Embedded Computing & PC Peripherals: Enabling legacy serial port connectivity across single-board computers, POS terminals, and medical devices
Battery-Powered Systems: Utilizing a low 8mA typical current draw and single 5V charge-pump operation to reduce power requirements
Package Dimensions & Pin Configuration of MAX232EIDR
The MAX232EIDR comes in a standard 16-pin SOIC (D) package
Package Type: SOIC-16 (Plastic Small Outline)
Dimensions: 9.90 mm × 3.90 mm body length/width (6.00 mm total width including pins)
Pin Pitch: 1.27 mm (0.050 in) center-to-center pin spacing
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Cross-Series & Alternative Part Numbers of MAX232EIDR
The MAX232EIDR is readily available in stock at Perceptive Components. If your project has specific package requirements or temperature constraints, consider these pin-compatible options within the same Texas Instruments MAX232 series family
MAX232EIDRG4: Same 16-pin SOIC package with green/Pb-free specification
MAX232ECDR: Commercial temperature rating (0°C to 70°C) in 16-pin SOIC Tape & Reel packaging
MAX232EIPWR: Industrial temperature range in a compact 16-pin TSSOP package for space-constrained PCB layouts
MAX232EIN: Industrial grade variant supplied in a 16-pin Through-Hole PDIP package
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