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MAX232ECN

Texas Instruments

0℃~+70℃ 2 2 250Kbps 4.5V~5.5V 8mA Transceiver Yes ±15kV PDIP-16 RS232 ICs ROHS

Extended
DatasheetJLCPCBLCSCti/MAX232ECN
Category
RS232 ICs
Package
PDIP-16
Pins
16

Overview

The MAX232ECN is a RS232 IC made by Texas Instruments in a PDIP-16 package with 16 pins. 0℃~+70℃ 2 2 250Kbps 4.5V~5.5V 8mA Transceiver Yes ±15kV PDIP-16 RS232 ICs ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Interface_UART:MAX232, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (Package_DIP:DIP-16_W8.89mm_SMDSocket_LongPads, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. JLCPCB lists it (part C2859812).

Symbol

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

Footprint

12345678910111213141516
Package_DIP:DIP-16_W8.89mm_SMDSocket_LongPadsFrom 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
4.5V~5.5V
charge pump
Yes

Order codes

1

Pinout

16
The pins of the MAX232ECN
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 MAX232ECN?

Yes. The symbol is Interface_UART:MAX232 and the footprint Package_DIP:DIP-16_W8.89mm_SMDSocket_LongPads, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the MAX232ECN?

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

Where is the MAX232ECN datasheet?

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

Where can I order the MAX232ECN?

JLCPCB lists it as part C2859812, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the MAX232ECN?

Parts like it in the library: the MAX202EIN by HGSEMI, the MAX232N by Texas Instruments, the MAX232EIN by Texas Instruments and the HGX232EIN by HGSEMI. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

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