MAX3243CDWAlternatives & Equivalent Parts

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About MAX3243CDW

MAX3243CDW 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

ParameterMAX3243CDWSourceMAX3243ECDWMAX3243CDWE4MAX3243EIDWMAX3243CDWRG4MAX3243EIDWRG4
ManufacturerTexas InstrumentsTexas InstrumentsTexas InstrumentsTexas InstrumentsTexas InstrumentsTexas Instruments
Package TypeSmall Outline PackagesSmall Outline PackagesSmall Outline Packages—Small Outline PackagesSmall Outline Packages
Pin Count282828—2828
Temperature Range~ 70.0°C~ 70.0°C~ 70.0°C—~ 70.0°C-40.0°C ~ 85.0°C
Price$2.3600$1.6700—$0.3392$0.9824$1.1810
StockIn StockIn StockIn StockIn StockIn StockIn Stock
LifecycleOBSOLETEOBSOLETEOBSOLETE—ACTIVEACTIVE
Electrical Parameters
YTEOL000—1515
Differential OutputNONONO—NONO
Driver Number of Bits333—33
High Level Input Current-Max0.000001 A0.000001 A0.000001 A—0.000001 A0.000001 A
Input CharacteristicsSCHMITT TRIGGERSCHMITT TRIGGERSCHMITT TRIGGER—SCHMITT TRIGGERSCHMITT TRIGGER
Interface IC TypeLINE TRANSCEIVERLINE TRANSCEIVERLINE TRANSCEIVER—LINE TRANSCEIVERLINE TRANSCEIVER
Interface StandardEIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28—EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G28R-PDSO-G28R-PDSO-G28—R-PDSO-G28R-PDSO-G28
JESD-609 Codee4e4e4—e4e4
Number of Functions333—33
Out Swing-Min10 V5 V5 V—10 V10 V
Output Low Current-Max0.0016 A0.0016 A0.0016 A—0.0016 A0.0016 A
Output PolarityTRUEINVERTEDINVERTED—TRUEINVERTED
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXYPLASTIC/EPOXYPLASTIC/EPOXY—PLASTIC/EPOXYPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeSOP28,.4SOP28,.4SOP28,.4—SOP28,.4SOP28,.4
Package ShapeRECTANGULARRECTANGULARRECTANGULAR—RECTANGULARRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINESMALL OUTLINESMALL OUTLINE—SMALL OUTLINESMALL OUTLINE
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260260260—260260
Qualification StatusNot QualifiedNot QualifiedNot Qualified—Not QualifiedNot Qualified
Receiver Number of Bits555—55
Supply Current-Max1.2 mA1 mA1 mA—1.2 mA1 mA
Supply Voltage-Max5.5 V3.6 V3.6 V—5.5 V3.6 V
Supply Voltage-Min3 V3 V3 V—3 V3 V
Supply Voltage-Nom3.3 V3.3 V3.3 V—3.3 V3.3 V
Surface MountYESYESYES—YESYES
Temperature GradeCOMMERCIALCOMMERCIALCOMMERCIAL—COMMERCIALINDUSTRIAL
Terminal FinishNickel/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 (Ni/Pd/Au)
Terminal FormGULL WINGGULL WINGGULL WING—GULL WINGGULL WING
Terminal Pitch1.27 mm1.27 mm1.27 mm—1.27 mm1.27 mm
Terminal PositionDUALDUALDUAL—DUALDUAL
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)NOT SPECIFIEDNOT SPECIFIEDNOT SPECIFIED—3030
Additional Feature—ALSO OPERATES AT 5V SUPPLYCAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY——ALSO OPERATES AT 5V SUPPLY
Receive Delay-Max—150 ns150 ns——150 ns
Supply Voltage1-Max—5.5 V3.6 V——5.5 V
Supply Voltage1-Min—4.5 V3 V——4.5 V
Supply Voltage1-Nom—5 V3.3 V——5 V
Technology—BICMOSCMOS——BICMOS
Pbfree Code——Yes—YesYes
Transmit Delay-Max——150 ns———

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

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Quick Links

MAX3243ECDWby Texas Instruments

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

MAX3243CDWE4by Texas Instruments

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

MAX3243EIDWby Texas Instruments

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

MAX3243CDWRG4by Texas Instruments

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

MAX3243EIDWRG4by Texas Instruments

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

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FAQ

What is equivalent to MAX3243CDW?

Known equivalents for MAX3243CDW include MAX3243ECDW, MAX3243CDWE4, MAX3243EIDW. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.

Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of MAX3243CDW?

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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