Overview
The MAX232IDG4 is a RS232 IC made by Texas Instruments in a SOIC-16 package with 5 pins. SOIC-16 RS232 ICs ROHS.
PCBKit's library has its footprint (Package_SO:SO-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. JLCPCB lists it (part C6659656).
Symbol
The library has no symbol for this part yet.
Footprint
Parts like it
8
SP3232EEN(AT)
SOP-16SOP-16 RS232 ICs ROHSAOTERS232 ICsADM232AARNZ-TUDI
SOP-16-40℃~+85℃ 14mA 150Kbps 2 2 4.5V~5.5V Transceiver Yes SOP-16 RS232 ICs ROHSTudiRS232 ICsICL3232IBNZ-T-TUDI
SOP-16-40℃~+85℃ 2 2 250Kbps 2mA 3V~5.5V Short-Circuit Protection Transceiver Yes ±15kV SOP-16 RS232 ICs ROHSTudiRS232 ICsILX3232DT-TUDI
SOP-16-40℃~+85℃ 120Kbps 2 2 2mA 3.3V~5.5V Transceiver Yes ±15kV SOP-16 RS232 ICs ROHSTudiRS232 ICsMAX202EESE-TUDI
SOP-16-40℃~+85℃ 120Kbps 14mA 2 2 4.5V~5.5V Transceiver Yes ±15kV SOP-16 RS232 ICs ROHSTudiRS232 ICsMAX202ESE-TUDI
SOP-16-40℃~+85℃ 120Kbps 14mA 2 2 3V~5.5V Transceiver Yes ±15kV SOP-16 RS232 ICs ROHSTudiRS232 ICsMAX232DR-TUDI
SOP-160℃~+70℃ 120Kbps 14mA 2 2 4.5V~5.5V Transceiver Yes SOP-16 RS232 ICs ROHSTudiRS232 ICsMAX232IDR-TUDI
SOP-16-40℃~+85℃ 120Kbps 14mA 2 2 4.5V~5.5V Transceiver Yes SOP-16 RS232 ICs ROHSTudiRS232 ICs
Questions
Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the MAX232IDG4?
Yes. the footprint Package_SO:SO-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 MAX232IDG4?
SOIC-16, with 5 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.
Where can I order the MAX232IDG4?
JLCPCB lists it as part C6659656, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.
What can replace the MAX232IDG4?
Parts like it in the library: the SP3232EEN(AT) by AOTE, the ADM232AARNZ-TUDI by Tudi, the ICL3232IBNZ-T-TUDI by Tudi and the ILX3232DT-TUDI by Tudi. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.