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MAX232ESE(AT)

AOTE

SOP-16 RS232 ICs ROHS

Extended
JLCPCBLCSCaote/MAX232ESE(AT)
Category
RS232 ICs
Package
SOP-16
Pins
16

Overview

The MAX232ESE(AT) is a RS232 IC made by AOTE in a SOP-16 package with 16 pins. SOP-16 RS232 ICs ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Interface_UART:MAX232, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (Package_SO:SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. 2,498 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C55338370).

Symbol

LOGICRS232C1+1VS+2C1-3C2+4C2-5VS-6T2OUT7R2IN8R2OUT9T2IN10T1IN11R1OUT12R1IN13T1OUT14GND15VCC16
Interface_UART:MAX232From KiCad's library

Footprint

12345678910111213141516
Package_SO:SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mmFrom KiCad's library

Parameters

9
Data Rate
120Kbps
Features
Automatic level shifting
Number of Drivers
2
Number of Receivers
2
Operating Temperature
-40℃~+85℃
Quiescent Supply Current
14mA
Type
Transceiver
Voltage - Supply
4.5V~5.5V
charge pump
Yes

Order codes

1

Pinout

16
The pins of the MAX232ESE(AT)
PinNameType
1C1+Passive
2VS+Power out
3C1-Passive
4C2+Passive
5C2-Passive
6VS-Power out
7T2OUTOutput
8R2INInput
9R2OUTOutput
10T2INInput
11T1INInput
12R1OUTOutput
13R1INInput
14T1OUTOutput
15GNDPower in
16VCCPower in

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the MAX232ESE(AT)?

Yes. The symbol is Interface_UART:MAX232 and the footprint Package_SO:SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the MAX232ESE(AT)?

SOP-16, with 16 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where can I order the MAX232ESE(AT)?

JLCPCB lists it as part C55338370, with 2,498 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the MAX232ESE(AT)?

Parts like it in the library: the MAX232ESE+T-JSM by JSMSEMI, the MAX3232EIDR(LX) by lingxingic, the MAX3232EESE-TD by TDSEMIC and the MAX232CSE(AT) by AOTE. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

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