MAX3232CPWAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About MAX3232CPW
MAX3232CPW is a Integrated Circuit component manufactured by Texas Instruments. It comes in a Small Outline Packages package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | MAX3232CPWSource | MAX3232IPWRE4 | MAX3232IPW | MAX3232CPWR | MAX3232ECPW | MAX3232ECPWR | MAX3232EIPW | MAX3232CPWG4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages |
| Pin Count | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Temperature Range | ~ 70.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | ~ 70.0°C |
| Price | $0.2754 | $1.0244 | $0.2187 | $0.1646 | $0.2938 | $0.3408 | $0.3600 | — |
| Electrical Parameters | ||||||||
| YTEOL | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Additional Feature | CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY | CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY | CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY | CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY | CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY | CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY | CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY | CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY |
| Differential Output | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Driver Number of Bits | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| High Level Input Current-Max | 0.000001 A | 0.000001 A | 0.000001 A | 0.000001 A | 0.000001 A | 0.000001 A | 0.000001 A | 0.000001 A |
| Input Characteristics | SCHMITT TRIGGER | SCHMITT TRIGGER | SCHMITT TRIGGER | SCHMITT TRIGGER | SCHMITT TRIGGER | SCHMITT TRIGGER | SCHMITT TRIGGER | SCHMITT TRIGGER |
| Interface IC Type | LINE TRANSCEIVER | LINE TRANSCEIVER | LINE TRANSCEIVER | LINE TRANSCEIVER | LINE TRANSCEIVER | LINE TRANSCEIVER | LINE TRANSCEIVER | LINE TRANSCEIVER |
| Interface Standard | EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28 | EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28 | EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28 | EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28 | EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28 | EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28 | EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28 | EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28 |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G16 | R-PDSO-G16 | R-PDSO-G16 | R-PDSO-G16 | R-PDSO-G16 | R-PDSO-G16 | R-PDSO-G16 | R-PDSO-G16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 | e4 | e4 | e4 | e4 | e4 | e4 | e4 |
| Number of Functions | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Out Swing-Min | 10 V | 10 V | 10 V | 10 V | 10 V | 10 V | 10 V | 10 V |
| Output Low Current-Max | 0.0016 A | 0.0016 A | 0.0016 A | 0.0016 A | 0.0016 A | 0.0016 A | 0.0016 A | 0.0016 A |
| Output Polarity | INVERTED | INVERTED | INVERTED | INVERTED | INVERTED | INVERTED | INVERTED | INVERTED |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | TSSOP16,.25 | TSSOP16,.25 | TSSOP16,.25 | TSSOP16,.25 | TSSOP16,.25 | TSSOP16,.25 | TSSOP16,.25 | TSSOP16,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified |
| Receive Delay-Max | 300 ns | 300 ns | 300 ns | 300 ns | 300 ns | 300 ns | 300 ns | 300 ns |
| Receiver Number of Bits | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Supply Current-Max | 1 mA | 1 mA | 1 mA | 1 mA | 1 mA | 1 mA | 1 mA | 1 mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| Supply Voltage1-Max | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Supply Voltage1-Min | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V |
| Supply Voltage1-Nom | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| Surface Mount | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Technology | BICMOS | BICMOS | BICMOS | BICMOS | BICMOS | BICMOS | BICMOS | BICMOS |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL | INDUSTRIAL | INDUSTRIAL | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL | INDUSTRIAL | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD | NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65 mm | 0.65 mm | 0.65 mm | 0.65 mm | 0.65 mm | 0.65 mm | 0.65 mm | 0.65 mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Transmit Delay-Max | 300 ns | 300 ns | 300 ns | 300 ns | — | — | — | 300 ns |
| Pbfree Code | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | Yes |
| ## MAX3232CPWR Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | Image | — | — | — | — |
| ## MAX3232ECPWR Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | — | — | Image | — | — |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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What is equivalent to MAX3232CPW?
Known equivalents for MAX3232CPW include MAX3232IPWRE4, MAX3232IPW, MAX3232CPWR. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of MAX3232CPW?
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