
Overview
The MAX3221ECDB is a RS232 IC made by Texas Instruments in a SSOP-16-208mil package with 16 pins. 0℃~+70℃ 1 1 1uA 250Kbps 3V~5.5V Transceiver Yes ±15kV 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. 24 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C2149503).
Symbol
Footprint
Parameters
10- Data Rate
- 250Kbps
- ESD Protect
- ±15kV
- Features
- Low-power mode;Automatic level shifting
- Number of Drivers
- 1
- Number of Receivers
- 1
- Operating Temperature
- 0℃~+70℃
- Quiescent Supply Current
- 1uA
- Type
- Transceiver
- Voltage - Supply
- 3V~5.5V
- charge pump
- Yes
Order codes
3- MAX3221ECDBRLCSC C2149503
- MAX3221ECDBRG4LCSC C2671852
- MAX3221ECDBLCSC C2877515
Pinout
16| Pin | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EN | Input |
| 2 | C1+ | Passive |
| 3 | V+ | Power out |
| 4 | C1- | Passive |
| 5 | C2+ | Passive |
| 6 | C2- | Passive |
| 7 | V- | Power out |
| 8 | RIN | Input |
| 9 | ROUT | Output |
| 10 | INVALID | Output |
| 11 | DIN | Input |
| 12 | FORCEON | Input |
| 13 | DOUT | Output |
| 14 | GND | Power in |
| 15 | VCC | Power in |
| 16 | FORCEOFF | Input |
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Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the MAX3221ECDB?
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 MAX3221ECDB?
SSOP-16-208mil, with 16 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.
Where is the MAX3221ECDB datasheet?
Texas Instruments publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.
Where can I order the MAX3221ECDB?
JLCPCB lists it as part C2149503, with 24 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.
What can replace the MAX3221ECDB?
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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