Product Summary

The MAX3232CSE is a Transceiver. It has a proprietary low-dropout transmitter output stage enabling true RS-232 performance from a 3.0V to 5.5V supply with a dual charge pump. The MAX3232CSE requires only four small 0.1µF external charge-pump capacitors. The device is guaranteed to run at data rates of 120kbps while maintaining RS-232 output levels. The applications of the MAX3232CSE are Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop Computers, High-Speed Modems, Battery-Powered Equipment, Hand-Held Equipment, Peripherals, Printers.

Parametrics

MAX3232CSE absolute maximum ratings: (1)VCC:-0.3V to +6V; (2)V+ :-0.3V to +7V; (3)V-:+0.3V to -7V; (4)V+ + V-:+13V; (5)Input Voltages: T_IN, SHDN, EN:-0.3V to +6V, MBAUD:-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V), R_IN:±25V; (6)Output Voltages: T_OUT:±13.2V, R_OUT:-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V); (7)Short-Circuit Duration: T_OUT:Continuous; (8)Continuous Power Dissipation:696mW; (9)Operating Temperature Ranges:0℃ to +70℃; (10)Storage Temperature Range:-65℃ to +150℃; (11)Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec):+300℃.

Features

MAX3232CSE features: (1)Low Supply Current:300μA; (2)Guaranteed Data Rate:120kbps; (3)Meets EIA/TIA-232 Specifications Down to 3.0V; (4)Pin Compatible with Industry-Standard MAX232; (5)Guaranteed Slew Rate:6V/μs .

Diagrams

MAX3232CSE block diagram

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MAX3232CSE
MAX3232CSE

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC 3-5.5V 1Mbps Transceiver

Data Sheet

0-2080: $1.18
MAX3232CSE+
MAX3232CSE+

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC 3-5.5V 1Mbps Transceiver

Data Sheet

0-1: $2.93
1-25: $1.95
25-50: $1.42
50-250: $1.39
MAX3232CSE+T
MAX3232CSE+T

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC 3-5.5V 1Mbps Transceiver

Data Sheet

0-1: $2.68
1-25: $1.79
25-50: $1.46
50-250: $1.43
MAX3232CSE-G05
MAX3232CSE-G05

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable 
MAX3232CSE-G077
MAX3232CSE-G077

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable 
MAX3232CSE-T
MAX3232CSE-T

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC 3-5.5V 1Mbps Transceiver

Data Sheet

0-2005: $1.27
2005-2500: $1.27
MAX3232CSE-TG05
MAX3232CSE-TG05

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable 
MAX3232CSE-TG077
MAX3232CSE-TG077

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable