Product Summary

The MAX232CWE is a driver/receiver. It is especially useful in battery-powered systems.

Parametrics

Absolute maximum ratings: (1)VCC:-0.3V to +6V; (2)V+:(VCC - 0.3V) to +14V; (3)V- :+0.3V to -14V; (4)Output Voltages: TOUT:±15V, ROUT:-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V); (5)Driver/Receiver Output Short Circuited to GND:Continuous; (6)Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70℃):762mW; (7)Operating Temperature Ranges:0℃ to 70℃; (8)Storage Temperature Range:-65℃ to +160℃; (9)Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s):+300℃.

Features

Features: (1)+3.0V to +5.5V; (2)Low-Power; (3)Up to 1Mbps; (4)True RS-232 Transceivers Using Four 0.1μF External Capacitors.

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Image Part No Mfg Description Data Sheet Download Pricing
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MAX232CWE
MAX232CWE

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable 
MAX232CWE+
MAX232CWE+

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC 5V MultiCh RS-232 Driver/Receiver

Data Sheet

0-1: $2.30
1-25: $1.55
25-50: $1.12
50-100: $1.10
MAX232CWE+T
MAX232CWE+T

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC 5V MultiCh RS-232 Driver/Receiver

Data Sheet

0-625: $1.31
625-1000: $1.00
MAX232CWE-G002
MAX232CWE-G002

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable 
MAX232CWE-T
MAX232CWE-T

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable 
MAX232CWE-TG002
MAX232CWE-TG002

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable