Texas Instruments

MAX3232CDR  

Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers

The MAX3232CDR is a low-power RS-232 transceiver manufactured by Texas Instruments. It is designed to provide reliable communication between a microcontroller or computer and an RS-232 device, such as a modem or serial printer.

Description:

The MAX3232CDR is a 16-pin surface-mount IC that converts TTL/CMOS logic levels to RS-232 levels and vice versa. It features a fast response time and low power consumption, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Features:

• Low power consumption: The MAX3232CDR operates on a single +5V supply and consumes only 40mA of current.
• Fast response time: The device has a propagation delay of only 20ns, which makes it suitable for high-speed data transmission.
• Wide operating temperature range: The MAX3232CDR can operate in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C.
• High noise immunity: The device has a high noise immunity of up to 35kV ESD protection.
• Small footprint: The MAX3232CDR has a compact 16-pin surface-mount package, which makes it suitable for space-constrained applications.

Applications:

The MAX3232CDR is commonly used in a variety of applications, including:

1. Industrial control systems: The device can be used to interface with industrial equipment that uses RS-232 communication.
2. Medical equipment: The MAX3232CDR can be used to provide reliable communication between medical devices and a computer or microcontroller.
3. Telecommunication systems: The device can be used to interface with modems and other RS-232 devices in telecommunication systems.
4. Computer peripherals: The MAX3232CDR can be used to interface with serial printers, scanners, and other computer peripherals.
5. Robotics: The device can be used to provide reliable communication between a microcontroller and an RS-232 device in a robotic system.

Overall, the MAX3232CDR is a reliable and low-power RS-232 transceiver that is suitable for a wide range of applications where reliable communication is required between a microcontroller or computer and an RS-232 device.

MAX3232CDR Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for MAX3232CDR

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MAX3232 Datasheet      

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