Product Summary

The MAX3232CPE is a transceiver. The MAX3232CPE has a proprietary lowdropout transmitter output stage enabling true RS-232 performance from a 3.0V to 5.5V supply with a dual charge pump. The devices require only four small 0.1μF external chargepump capacitors. The MAX3232CPE is guaranteed to run at data rates of 120kbps while maintaining RS-232 output levels. The MAX3232CPE is guaranteed to run at data rates of 250kbps in the normal operating mode and 1Mbps in the MegaBaud operating mode, while maintaining RS-232 output levels. The applications of the MAX3232CPE include Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop Computers, High-Speed Modems, Battery-Powered Equipment, Hand-Held Equipment, Peripherals, Printers.

Parametrics

MAX3232CPE absolute maximum ratings: (1)VCC: -0.3V to +6V; (2)V+ (Note 1): -0.3V to +7V; (3)V- (Note 1): +0.3V to -7V; (4)V+ + V- (Note 1): +13V; (5)T_IN, SHDN, EN: -0.3V to +6V; (6)MBAUD: -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V); (7)R_IN: ±25V; (8)T_OUT: ±13.2V; (9)R_OUT: -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V); (10)16-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 10.53mW/℃ above +70℃): 842mW; (11)16-Pin Narrow SO (derate 8.70mW/℃ above +70℃): 696mW; (12)16-Pin Wide SO (derate 9.52mW/℃ above +70℃): 762mW; (13)16-Pin TSSOP (derate 6.7mW/℃ above +70℃): 533mW; (14)18-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 11.11mW/℃ above +70℃): 889mW; (15)18-Pin SO (derate 9.52mW/℃ above +70℃): 762mW; (16)20-Pin SSOP (derate 8.00mW/℃ above +70℃): 640mW; (17)20-Pin TSSOP (derate 7.0mW/℃ above +70℃): 559mW; (18)28-Pin SO (derate 12.50mW/℃ above +70℃): 1W; (19)28-Pin SSOP (derate 9.52mW/℃ above +70℃): 762mW; (20)28-Pin TSSOP (derate 8.7mW/℃ above +70℃): 696mW; (21)MAX32_ _C_: 0℃ to +70℃; (22)MAX32_ _E_ _: -40℃ to +85℃; (23)Storage Temperature Range: -65℃ to +150℃; (24)Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec): +300℃.

Features

MAX3232CPE features: (1)Low Supply Current: 300μA; (2)Guaranteed Data Rate: 120kbps; (3)1μA Low-Power Shutdown with Receivers Active; (4)Flow-Through Pinout; (5)Meets EIA/TIA-232 Specifications Down to 3.0V; (6)Guaranteed Mouse Driveability; (7)Pin Compatible with Industry-Standard MAX3232CPE; (8)Pin Compatible with Industry-Standard MAX3232CPE; (9)Guaranteed Slew Rate: 6V/μs.

Diagrams

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