The MAX232 is a dual driver/receiver IC that includes a capacitive voltage generator to supply RS-232 voltage levels from a single 5 V supply. Each receiver converts RS-232 inputs to 5 V TTL/CMOS levels, and each driver converts TTL/CMOS input levels into RS-232 levels. The device is ideal for interfacing between logic and RS-232-compatible serial devices. It comes in a compact SOP-16 SMD package, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Specifications:

• IC Type: Serial Driver/Receiver
• Package Type: SOP-16 SMD
• Package Size: 16 Pins
• Operating Voltage: 4.5 V to 5.5 V
• Data Rate: 120 kbps
• Low Power Consumption: 8 mA (typical)
• Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to +70°C

Pin Configuration:

1. C1+: Positive terminal for the first charge pump capacitor
2. V+: Positive voltage generated by the charge pump
3. C1-: Negative terminal for the first charge pump capacitor
4. C2+: Positive terminal for the second charge pump capacitor
5. C2-: Negative terminal for the second charge pump capacitor
6. V-: Negative voltage generated by the charge pump
7. T2OUT: Transmitter output 2
8. R2IN: Receiver input 2
9. R2OUT: Receiver output 2
10. T2IN: Transmitter input 2
11. T1IN: Transmitter input 1
12. R1OUT: Receiver output 1
13. R1IN: Receiver input 1
14. T1OUT: Transmitter output 1
15. GND: Ground
16. VCC: Positive supply voltage

Features:

• Converts TTL/CMOS logic levels to RS-232 standards
• Requires four external capacitors
• High data rate up to 120 kbps
• Compatible with all TTL logic families
• Compact SOP-16 package for space-efficient designs

Applications:

• Serial communication interfaces
• RS-232 data links
• Modems
• Embedded systems
• Microcontroller interfaces

Package Includes:

1 x MAX232 Serial Programming Driver/Receiver IC (SOP-16 SMD Package)

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