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MAX232ID

Texas Instruments

-40℃~+85℃ 120Kbps 2 2 4.5V~5.5V 8mA Transceiver Yes SOIC-16 RS232 ICs ROHS

Extended
Category
RS232 ICs
Package
SOIC-16
Pins
16

Overview

The MAX232ID is a RS232 IC made by Texas Instruments in a SOIC-16 package with 16 pins. -40℃~+85℃ 120Kbps 2 2 4.5V~5.5V 8mA Transceiver Yes 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. 5,446 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C59824). 3 open-source boards in 3 repositories 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

From the datasheet

12
Supply, least
4.5 V · VCC, recommended operating, min · p. 4
Supply, most
5.5 V · VCC, recommended operating, max · p. 4
Supply, absolute maximum
6 V · VCC, absolute maximum · p. 4
Works from
-40 °C · MAX232I operating free-air temperature, min · p. 4
Works up to
85 °C · MAX232I operating free-air temperature, max · p. 4
Junction, hottest
150 °C · Operating virtual junction temperature, max · p. 4
Takes working
8 mA · VCC = 5.5 V, all outputs open, TA = 25°C, typical · p. 5
Takes at most
10 mA · VCC = 5.5 V, all outputs open, TA = 25°C, max · p. 5
Junction to air (SOIC (D))
84.6 K/W · Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance · p. 4
Junction to case (SOIC (D))
43.5 K/W · Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance · p. 4
Junction to board (SOIC (D))
43.2 K/W · Junction-to-board thermal resistance · p. 4
Data rate, most
120 kbit/s · Operating data rate, max · p. 1

Parameters

18
Current - Supply
8mA
Current - Supply(Max)
10mA
Data Rate
120kbps
Driver/receiver
2/2
Junction Temperature(Max)
150℃
Number of Drivers
2
Number of Receivers
2
Operating Temperature
-40℃~+85℃
Quiescent Supply Current
8mA
Supply Voltage
4.5V~5.5V
Thermal Resistance(Junction to Ambient)
84.6℃/W
Thermal Resistance(Junction to Board)
43.2℃/W
Thermal Resistance(Junction to Case)
43.5℃/W
Type
Transceiver
Types
transceiver
Voltage - Supply
4.5V~5.5V
Voltage - Supply(Absolute Max)
6V
charge pump
Yes

Order codes

3

Pinout

16
The pins of the MAX232ID
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 3
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    MB9X UART

    famicomical/MB9X-UART

    In-system Serial Programming Adapter for Fujitsu F2MC-16LX microcontrollers

    15 parts6
  • 2 layers97.2 × 106 mmProjector screen controller, the printed circuit board in 3D

    Projector screen controller

    flirbleoss/projector-screen-controller

    Motorized Projector Screen Controller

    75 parts1
  • 2 layers169.3 × 66.1 mmVIOBOARD, the printed circuit board in 3D

    VIOBOARD

    vic-simkus/VIOBOARD_V1_Schematics

    Schematics for VIOBOAD Version 1.0

    228 parts

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the MAX232ID?

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 MAX232ID?

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

Where is the MAX232ID datasheet?

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

Where can I order the MAX232ID?

JLCPCB lists it as part C59824, with 5,446 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the MAX232ID?

Parts like it in the library: the SP3232EEN-L by MaxLinear. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

Which open-source boards use the MAX232ID?

3 boards in 3 repositories on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.

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