MAX232DWR
Dual EIA-232 driver and receiver
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- Available
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- ?°C to 70.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Overview
Dual EIA-232 driver and receiver
Specifications
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Additional Feature | EXTERNAL CHARGE PUMP |
| Differential Output | NO |
| Driver Number of Bits | 2 |
| Input Characteristics | SCHMITT TRIGGER |
| Interface IC Type | LINE TRANSCEIVER |
| Interface Standard | EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28 |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Number of Functions | 2 |
| Out Swing-Min | 10V |
| Output Characteristics | TOTEM-POLE |
| Output Low Current-Max | 0.0032A |
| Output Polarity | INVERTED |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP16,.4 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Receiver Number of Bits | 2 |
| Supply Current-Max | 10mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 4.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Supply Voltage1-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage1-Min | 4.5V |
| Supply Voltage1-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | BICMOS |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | NOT SPECIFIED |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
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MAX232DWR is available in Small Outline Packages packaging. See the package diagram and pinout above for detailed dimensional information.
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