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MAX232ECD

Texas Instruments

0℃~+70℃ 2 2 250Kbps 5V 8mA Transceiver Yes ±15kV SOIC-16 RS232 ICs ROHS

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DatasheetJLCPCBLCSCti/MAX232ECD
Category
RS232 ICs
Package
SOIC-16
Pins
16

Overview

The MAX232ECD is a RS232 IC made by Texas Instruments in a SOIC-16 package with 16 pins. 0℃~+70℃ 2 2 250Kbps 5V 8mA Transceiver Yes ±15kV SOIC-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. 716 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C138709). 1 open-source board in 1 repository on GitHub use it.

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
250Kbps
ESD Protect
±15kV
Number of Drivers
2
Number of Receivers
2
Operating Temperature
0℃~+70℃
Quiescent Supply Current
8mA
Type
Transceiver
Voltage - Supply
5V
charge pump
Yes

Order codes

2

Pinout

16
The pins of the MAX232ECD
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

Open-source boards using it

All 1
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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the MAX232ECD?

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 MAX232ECD?

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

Where is the MAX232ECD datasheet?

Texas Instruments publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.

Where can I order the MAX232ECD?

JLCPCB lists it as part C138709, with 716 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the MAX232ECD?

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.

Which open-source boards use the MAX232ECD?

1 board in 1 repository on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.

Parts like it

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