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MAX232NE4

Texas InstrumentsExtended

- Interface - Specialized ROHS

Part id
ti/MAX232NE4
Category
Interface, Specialized
Pins
16
In stock
0 at JLCPCB (C3214789)

Overview

The MAX232NE4 is an interface, Specialized made by Texas Instruments with 16 pins. - Interface - Specialized ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Interface_UART:MAX232, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (digikey-footprints:DIP-16_W7.62mm, from Digikey), ready for a KiCad board. JLCPCB lists it (part C3214789).

Symbol

1C1+2VS+3C1-4C2+5C2-6VS-7T2OUT8R2IN9R2OUT10T2IN11T1IN12R1OUT13R1IN14T1OUT15GND16VCC
Interface_UART:MAX232From KiCad's library

Footprint

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digikey-footprints:DIP-16_W7.62mmFrom Digikey

Pinout

16
The pins of the MAX232NE4
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 MAX232NE4?

Yes. The symbol is Interface_UART:MAX232 and the footprint digikey-footprints:DIP-16_W7.62mm, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

Where is the MAX232NE4 datasheet?

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

Where can I order the MAX232NE4?

JLCPCB lists it as part C3214789, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the MAX232NE4?

Parts like it in the library: the DM9321J/883 by Texas Instruments. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.