Product Summary

The MAX3232CSE is a low-power, up to 1Mbps, true RS-232 transceiver using four 0.1μF external capacitors. Its applications include High-Speed Modems, Battery-Powered Equipment, Hand-Held Equipment, Peripherals, Printers. The MAX3232CSE 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 chargepump capacitors.

Parametrics

MAX3232CSE absolute maximum ratings: (1)VCC: -0.3 to 6V; (2)input voltage: -0.3 to 6V; (3)output voltages: ±13.2V; (4)continuous power dissipation: 842mW; (5)operating temperature range: 0 to 70℃; (6)storage temperature range: -65 to 150℃.

Features

MAX3232CSE features: (1)low supply current; (2)guaranteed data rate; (3)1μA low-power shutdown with receivers active; (4)flow-through pinout; (5)meets EIA/TIA-232 specifications down to 3V; (6)guaranteed mouse driveability.

Diagrams

MAX3232CSE pin configurations

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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