MAX3238CDBRG4Alternatives & Equivalent Parts

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About MAX3238CDBRG4

MAX3238CDBRG4 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.

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Specification Comparison

ParameterMAX3238CDBRG4SourceMAX3238ECDBRG4MAX3238CDBG4MAX3238CDBE4MAX3238IDBRG4Q1MAX3238IDB
ManufacturerTexas InstrumentsTexas InstrumentsTexas InstrumentsTexas InstrumentsTexas InstrumentsTexas Instruments
Package TypeSmall Outline PackagesSmall Outline PackagesSmall Outline PackagesSmall Outline PackagesSmall Outline Packages—
Pin Count2828282828—
Temperature Range~ 70.0°C~ 70.0°C~ 70.0°C~ 70.0°C-40.0°C ~ 85.0°C—
Price——$1.9550——$1.6789
StockIn StockIn StockIn StockIn StockIn StockIn Stock
LifecycleOBSOLETEOBSOLETEOBSOLETEOBSOLETEOBSOLETE—
Electrical Parameters
YTEOL00000—
Additional FeatureCAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLYALSO OPERATES AT 5V SUPPLYCAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLYCAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLYALSO OPERATES AT 5V SUPPLY—
Differential OutputNONONONONO—
Driver Number of Bits55555—
High Level Input Current-Max0.000001 A0.000001 A0.000001 A0.000001 A0.000001 A—
Input CharacteristicsSCHMITT TRIGGERSCHMITT TRIGGERSCHMITT TRIGGERSCHMITT TRIGGERSCHMITT TRIGGER—
Interface IC TypeLINE TRANSCEIVERLINE TRANSCEIVERLINE TRANSCEIVERLINE TRANSCEIVERLINE TRANSCEIVER—
Interface StandardEIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28—
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G28R-PDSO-G28R-PDSO-G28R-PDSO-G28R-PDSO-G28—
JESD-609 Codee4e4e4e4e4—
Number of Functions33333—
Out Swing-Min10 V10 V10 V10 V10 V—
Output Low Current-Max0.000001 A0.0016 A0.000001 A0.0016 A0.000001 A—
Output PolarityINVERTEDINVERTEDINVERTED—INVERTED—
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXYPLASTIC/EPOXYPLASTIC/EPOXYPLASTIC/EPOXYPLASTIC/EPOXY—
Package Equivalence CodeSSOP28,.3SSOP28,.3SSOP28,.3SSOP28,.3SSOP28,.3—
Package ShapeRECTANGULARRECTANGULARRECTANGULARRECTANGULARRECTANGULAR—
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE, SHRINK PITCHSMALL OUTLINE, SHRINK PITCHSMALL OUTLINE, SHRINK PITCHSMALL OUTLINE, SHRINK PITCHSMALL OUTLINE, SHRINK PITCH—
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260260260260260—
Qualification StatusNot QualifiedNot QualifiedNot QualifiedNot QualifiedNot Qualified—
Receiver Number of Bits33333—
Supply Current-Max2 mA2 mA2 mA2 mA2 mA—
Supply Voltage-Max3.6 V3.6 V3.6 V3.6 V3.6 V—
Supply Voltage-Min3 V3 V3 V3 V3 V—
Supply Voltage-Nom3.3 V3.3 V3.3 V3.3 V3.3 V—
Supply Voltage1-Max5.5 V3.6 V5.5 V5.5 V3.6 V—
Supply Voltage1-Min4.5 V3 V4.5 V4.5 V3 V—
Supply Voltage1-Nom5 V3.3 V5 V5 V3.3 V—
Surface MountYESYESYESYESYES—
TechnologyBIPOLARBICMOSBICMOSBIPOLARBICMOS—
Temperature GradeCOMMERCIALCOMMERCIALCOMMERCIALCOMMERCIALINDUSTRIAL—
Terminal FinishNICKEL PALLADIUM GOLDNickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au)Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au)NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLDNICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD—
Terminal FormGULL WINGGULL WINGGULL WINGGULL WINGGULL WING—
Terminal Pitch0.65 mm0.65 mm0.65 mm0.65 mm0.65 mm—
Terminal PositionDUALDUALDUALDUALDUAL—
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)3030303030—
Pbfree Code—Yes——Yes—
Output Characteristics—3-STATE3-STATE—3-STATE—
Receive Delay-Max—150 ns————
Transmit Delay-Max—150 ns————
Screening Level————AEC-Q100—

Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.

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Quick Links

MAX3238ECDBRG4by Texas Instruments

Line Transceiver, 3 Func, 5 Driver, 3 Rcvr, PDSO28

MAX3238CDBG4by Texas Instruments

Line Transceiver, 3 Func, 5 Driver, 3 Rcvr, PDSO28

MAX3238CDBE4by Texas Instruments

Line Transceiver, 3 Func, 5 Driver, 3 Rcvr, BIPolar, PDSO28

MAX3238IDBRG4Q1by Texas Instruments

Line Transceiver, 3 Func, 5 Driver, 3 Rcvr, PDSO28

MAX3238IDBby Texas Instruments

Line Transceiver, 3 Func, 5 Driver, 3 Rcvr, BIPolar, PDSO28

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FAQ

What is equivalent to MAX3238CDBRG4?

Known equivalents for MAX3238CDBRG4 include MAX3238ECDBRG4, MAX3238CDBG4, MAX3238CDBE4. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.

Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of MAX3238CDBRG4?

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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