MAX3232CSE+Alternatives & Equivalent Parts
About MAX3232CSE+
MAX3232CSE+ is a Integrated Circuit component manufactured by Maxim Integrated. 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.
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Specification Comparison
| Parameter | MAX3232CSE+Source | MAX3232CSE | LPC4337JBD144E | LM386N-4/NOPB | SN74HC14DR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Maxim Integrated | Maxim Integrated | NXP | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Quad Flat Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages | Small Outline Packages |
| Pin Count | 16 | 16 | 144 | 8 | 14 |
| Temperature Range | ~ 70.0°C | — | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C |
| Price | $1.1200 | $0.9200 | $12.7841 | $0.4480 | $0.0911 |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | ACTIVE | — | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Parameters | |||||
| Manufacturer Package Code | 16-SOIC_N-150_MIL | — | SOT486-1 | — | — |
| Date Of Intro | 1996-05-23 | — | — | — | — |
| YTEOL | 9 | — | 5 | 15 | 15 |
| Additional Feature | EXTERNAL CHARGE PUMP | — | — | — | — |
| Differential Output | NO | — | — | — | — |
| Driver Number of Bits | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| High Level Input Current-Max | 0.000001 A | — | — | — | — |
| Input Characteristics | SCHMITT TRIGGER | — | — | — | — |
| Interface IC Type | LINE TRANSCEIVER | — | — | — | — |
| Interface Standard | EIA-232; TIA-232 | — | — | — | — |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G16 | — | S-PQFP-G144 | R-PDIP-T8 | R-PDSO-G14 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 | — | e3 | e4 | e4 |
| Number of Functions | 2 | — | — | 1 | 6 |
| Out Swing-Min | 10 V | — | — | — | — |
| Output Characteristics | TOTEM-POLE | — | — | — | — |
| Output Low Current-Max | 0.0016 A | — | — | — | — |
| Output Polarity | INVERTED | — | — | — | — |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP16,.25 | — | QFP144,.87SQ,20 | DIP8,.3 | SOP14,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | — | SQUARE | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE | — | FLATPACK, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH | IN-LINE | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 | — | 260 | — | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | — | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified |
| Receiver Number of Bits | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Supply Current-Max | 1 mA | — | — | — | — |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5 V | — | 3.6 V | — | — |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 3 V | — | 3.3 V | — | — |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3.3 V | — | 3.3 V | — | — |
| Surface Mount | YES | — | YES | NO | YES |
| Technology | CMOS | — | CMOS | BIPOLAR | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL | — | INDUSTRIAL | COMMERCIAL | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed | — | Tin (Sn) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING | — | GULL WING | THROUGH-HOLE | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27 mm | — | 0.5 mm | 2.54 mm | 1.27 mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | — | QUAD | DUAL | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 | — | 30 | — | 30 |
| Factory Lead Time | — | — | 13 Weeks | — | — |
| Has ADC | — | — | YES | — | — |
| Address Bus Width | — | — | 24 | — | — |
| Bit Size | — | — | 32 | — | — |
| Boundary Scan | — | — | YES | — | — |
| CPU Family | — | — | CORTEX-M4 | — | — |
| Clock Frequency-Max | — | — | 25 MHz | — | — |
| DAC Channels | — | — | YES | — | — |
| DMA Channels | — | — | YES | — | — |
| External Data Bus Width | — | — | 32 | — | — |
| Number of I/O Lines | — | — | 83 | — | — |
| On Chip Program ROM Width | — | — | 8 | — | — |
| PWM Channels | — | — | YES | — | — |
| RAM (bytes) | — | — | 139264 | — | — |
| ROM (words) | — | — | 1048576 | — | — |
| ROM Programmability | — | — | FLASH | — | — |
| Speed | — | — | 204 MHz | — | — |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | — | — | MICROCONTROLLER, RISC | — | — |
| Pbfree Code | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Bandwidth-Nom | — | — | — | 300 kHz | — |
| Consumer IC Type | — | — | — | AUDIO AMPLIFIER | — |
| Harmonic Distortion | — | — | — | 10% | — |
| Number of Channels | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Output Power-Nom | — | — | — | 1 W | — |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | — | — | — | 18 V | 6 V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | — | — | — | 5 V | 2 V |
| ## LM386N-4/NOPB Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | Image | — |
| Family | — | — | — | — | HC/UH |
| Load Capacitance (CL) | — | — | — | — | 50 pF |
| Logic IC Type | — | — | — | — | INVERTER |
| Max I(ol) | — | — | — | — | 0.004 A |
| Number of Inputs | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Packing Method | — | — | — | — | TR |
| Power Supply Current-Max (ICC) | — | — | — | — | 0.02 mA |
| Prop. Delay@Nom-Sup | — | — | — | — | 31 ns |
| Propagation Delay (tpd) | — | — | — | — | 155 ns |
| Schmitt Trigger | — | — | — | — | YES |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | — | — | — | — | 5 V |
| ## SN74HC14DR Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | — | Image |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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FAQ
What is equivalent to MAX3232CSE+?
Known equivalents for MAX3232CSE+ include MAX3232CSE, LPC4337JBD144E, LM386N-4/NOPB. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of MAX3232CSE+?
In many cases, yes. Cross-manufacturer alternatives exist for most standard components. However, always verify pin compatibility, electrical specs, and package dimensions before substituting in production.
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