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MAX232ESE

Maxim Integrated (Analog Devices)

-40℃~+85℃ 10mA 120Kbps 2 2 5V Low-power mode Transceiver Yes SOIC-16 RS232 ICs

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DatasheetJLCPCBLCSCmaxim/MAX232ESE
Category
RS232 ICs
Package
SOIC-16
Pins
16

Overview

The MAX232ESE is a RS232 IC made by Maxim Integrated (Analog Devices) in a SOIC-16 package with 16 pins. -40℃~+85℃ 10mA 120Kbps 2 2 5V Low-power mode Transceiver Yes SOIC-16 RS232 ICs.

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. JLCPCB lists it (part C3212279).

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
Low-power mode
Number of Drivers
2
Number of Receivers
2
Operating Temperature
-40℃~+85℃
Quiescent Supply Current
10mA
Type
Transceiver
Voltage - Supply
5V
charge pump
Yes

Order codes

1

Pinout

16
The pins of the MAX232ESE
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?

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?

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

Where is the MAX232ESE datasheet?

Maxim Integrated (Analog Devices) publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.

Where can I order the MAX232ESE?

JLCPCB lists it as part C3212279, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the MAX232ESE?

Parts like it in the library: the SP3232EEN-L/TR by MaxLinear, the SP3232EEN(UMW) by UMW, the MAX3232EID by Texas Instruments and the MAX3232ESE(UMW) by UMW. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

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