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MAX3221CDB

Texas Instruments

SSOP-16-208mil RS232 ICs ROHS

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DatasheetJLCPCBLCSCti/MAX3221CDB
Category
RS232 ICs
Package
SSOP-16-208mil
Pins
16

Overview

The MAX3221CDB is a RS232 IC made by Texas Instruments in a SSOP-16-208mil package with 16 pins. SSOP-16-208mil RS232 ICs ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Interface_UART:MAX3221, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (Package_SO:SSOP-16_5.3x6.2mm_P0.65mm, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. JLCPCB lists it (part C2872444).

Symbol

EN1C1+2V+3C1-4C2+5C2-6V-7RIN8ROUT9INVALID10DIN11FORCEON12DOUT13GND14VCC15FORCEOFF16
Interface_UART:MAX3221From KiCad's library

Footprint

12345678910111213141516
Package_SO:SSOP-16_5.3x6.2mm_P0.65mmFrom KiCad's library

Parameters

10
Data Rate
250Kbps
ESD Protect
±15kV
Features
Low-power mode
Number of Drivers
1
Number of Receivers
1
Operating Temperature
0℃~+70℃
Quiescent Supply Current
1mA
Type
Transceiver
Voltage - Supply
3V~5.5V
charge pump
Yes

Order codes

1

Pinout

16
The pins of the MAX3221CDB
PinNameType
1ENInput
2C1+Passive
3V+Power out
4C1-Passive
5C2+Passive
6C2-Passive
7V-Power out
8RINInput
9ROUTOutput
10INVALIDOutput
11DINInput
12FORCEONInput
13DOUTOutput
14GNDPower in
15VCCPower in
16FORCEOFFInput

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the MAX3221CDB?

Yes. The symbol is Interface_UART:MAX3221 and the footprint Package_SO:SSOP-16_5.3x6.2mm_P0.65mm, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the MAX3221CDB?

SSOP-16-208mil, with 16 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where is the MAX3221CDB datasheet?

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

Where can I order the MAX3221CDB?

JLCPCB lists it as part C2872444, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the MAX3221CDB?

Parts like it in the library: the SP3232EEA-L/TR by MaxLinear, the GM3232ENA by GATEMODE, the MAX3232EEAE+T by Maxim Integrated (Analog Devices) and the SP3220EEA-L/TR by MaxLinear. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

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