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MAX3232CD

Texas Instruments

0.3mA 0℃~+70℃ 2 2 250Kbps 3.3V~5.5V Transceiver Yes ±15kV SOP-16-150mil RS232 ICs ROHS

Extended
Category
RS232 ICs
Package
SOIC-16
Pins
16

Overview

The MAX3232CD is a RS232 IC made by Texas Instruments in a SOIC-16 package with 16 pins. 0.3mA 0℃~+70℃ 2 2 250Kbps 3.3V~5.5V Transceiver Yes ±15kV SOP-16-150mil RS232 ICs ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Interface_UART:MAX3232, 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. 14,209 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C45843).

Symbol

LOGICRS232C1+1VS+2C1-3C2+4C2-5VS-6T2OUT7R2IN8R2OUT9T2IN10T1IN11R1OUT12R1IN13T1OUT14GND15VCC16
Interface_UART:MAX3232From KiCad's library

Footprint

12345678910111213141516
Package_SO:SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mmFrom KiCad's library

From the datasheet

13
Supply, least
3 V · VCC, recommended operating min, 3.3 V operation · p. 4
Supply, most
3.6 V · VCC, recommended operating max, 3.3 V operation · p. 4
Supply, least
4.5 V · VCC, recommended operating min, 5 V operation · p. 4
Supply, most
5.5 V · VCC, recommended operating max, 5 V operation · p. 4
Supply, absolute maximum
6 V · VCC, absolute maximum · p. 4
Works from
0 °C · MAX3232C, operating ambient min · p. 4
Works up to
70 °C · MAX3232C, operating ambient max · p. 4
Junction, hottest
150 °C · Junction temperature absolute max · p. 4
Takes working
300 µA · VCC, typical supply current, no load, 3.3 V to 5 V · p. 5
Junction to air (SOIC (D))
85.9 K/W · Junction to ambient · p. 5
Junction to case (SOIC (D))
43.1 K/W · Junction to case, top · p. 5
Junction to board (SOIC (D))
44.5 K/W · Junction to board · p. 5
Data rate, most
250 kbit/s · Maximum data rate · p. 1

What it is and has

3
Drivers and receivers
2 drivers, 2 receivers · p. 1
Standards
TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU V.28 · p. 1
Logic input compatibility
5 V logic inputs with 3.3 V supply · p. 1

Specifications

30
ParameterConditionsAs printedPage
电源电压范围(2) VCCReferenced to GNDmin -0.3 · max 6 V4
正输出电源电压范围(2) V+Referenced to GNDmin -0.3 · max 7 V4
负输出电源电压范围(2) V–Referenced to GNDmin -7 · max 0.3 V4
电源电压差(2) V+ – V–max 13 V4
输入电压范围 VI驱动程序min -0.3 · max 6 V4
输入电压范围 VI接收器min -25 · max 25 V4
输出电压范围 VO驱动程序min -13.2 · max 13.2 V4
输出电压范围 VO接收器; maximum VCC + 0.3 Vmin -0.3 V4
工作等效结温 TJmax 150 °C4
贮存温度范围 Tstgmin -65 · max 150 °C4
静电放电 V(ESD)人体放电模型 (HBM),符合 ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001; RIN、DOUT 和 GND 引脚; rating magnitudemax 15000 V4
静电放电 V(ESD)人体放电模型 (HBM),符合 ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001; 所有其他引脚; rating magnitudemax 3000 V4
静电放电 V(ESD)充电器件模型(CDM),符合 JEDEC 规范 JESD22-C101,所有引脚; rating magnitudemax 1000 V4
电源电压 VCCVCC = 3.3Vmin 3 · typ 3.3 · max 3.6 V4
电源电压 VCCVCC = 5Vmin 4.5 · typ 5 · max 5.5 V4
驱动器高电平输入电压 VIHDIN; VCC = 3.3Vmin 2 V4
驱动器高电平输入电压 VIHDIN; VCC = 5Vmin 2.4 V4
驱动器低电平输入电压 VILDINmax 0.8 V4
驱动器输入电压 VIDINmin 0 · max 5.5 V4
接收器输入电压 VIRINmin -25 · max 25 V4
自然通风工作温度 TAMAX3232Cmin 0 · max 70 °C4
结至环境热阻 RθJASOIC (D), 16 引脚typ 85.9 °C/W5
结至外壳(顶部)热阻 RθJC(top)SOIC (D), 16 引脚typ 43.1 °C/W5
结至电路板热阻 RθJBSOIC (D), 16 引脚typ 44.5 °C/W5
结至顶部特征参数 ψJTSOIC (D), 16 引脚typ 10.1 °C/W5
结至电路板特征参数 ψJBSOIC (D), 16 引脚typ 44.1 °C/W5
电源电流 ICC无负载,VCC = 3.3 V 至 5 V; typical at TA = 25°Ctyp 0.3 · max 1 mA5
高电平输出电压 VOHRL = 3kΩ, DOUT to GND; DIN = GNDmin 5 · typ 5.4 V5
低电平输出电压 VOLRL = 3kΩ, DOUT to GND; DIN = VCCmin -5 · typ -5.4 V5
输出电阻 rOVCC、V+ 和 V– = 0V; VO = ±2Vmin 300 Ω5

Ordering codes, by the datasheet

23
MAX3232CDBR
SSOP (DB), 16 pins · 0 to 70 °C; package quantity 2000 · p. 15
MAX3232CDR
SOIC (D), 16 pins · 0 to 70 °C; package quantity 2500 · p. 15
MAX3232CDW
SOIC (DW), 16 pins · 0 to 70 °C; package quantity 40 · p. 15
MAX3232CDWG4
SOIC (DW), 16 pins · 0 to 70 °C; package quantity 40; NIPDAU finish · p. 15
MAX3232CDWR
SOIC (DW), 16 pins · 0 to 70 °C; package quantity 2000 · p. 15
MAX3232CPWR
TSSOP (PW), 16 pins · 0 to 70 °C; package quantity 2000 · p. 15
MAX3232CPWRE4
TSSOP (PW), 16 pins · 0 to 70 °C; package quantity 2000; NIPDAU finish · p. 15
MAX3232CPWRG4
TSSOP (PW), 16 pins · 0 to 70 °C; package quantity 2000; NIPDAU finish · p. 15
MAX3232ID
SOIC (D), 16 pins · -40 to 85 °C; package quantity 40; NRND · p. 15
MAX3232IDBR
SSOP (DB), 16 pins · -40 to 85 °C; package quantity 2000 · p. 15
MAX3232IDBRE4
SSOP (DB), 16 pins · -40 to 85 °C; package quantity 2000; NIPDAU finish · p. 15
MAX3232IDE4
SOIC (D), 16 pins · -40 to 85 °C; package quantity 40; NRND · p. 15
MAX3232IDG4
SOIC (D), 16 pins · -40 to 85 °C; package quantity 40; LIFEBUY · p. 15
MAX3232IDR
SOIC (D), 16 pins · -40 to 85 °C; package quantity 2500; LIFEBUY · p. 15
MAX3232IDRE4
SOIC (D), 16 pins · -40 to 85 °C; package quantity 2500; NIPDAU finish; LIFEBUY · p. 15
MAX3232IDRG4
SOIC (D), 16 pins · -40 to 85 °C; package quantity 2500; NIPDAU finish; LIFEBUY · p. 15
MAX3232IDW
SOIC (DW), 16 pins · -40 to 85 °C; package quantity 40 · p. 15
MAX3232IDWR
SOIC (DW), 16 pins · -40 to 85 °C; package quantity 2000 · p. 15
MAX3232IDWRE4
SOIC (DW), 16 pins · -40 to 85 °C; package quantity 2000; NIPDAU finish · p. 15
MAX3232IDWRG4
SOIC (DW), 16 pins · -40 to 85 °C; package quantity 2000; NIPDAU finish · p. 15
MAX3232IPWR
TSSOP (PW), 16 pins · -40 to 85 °C; package quantity 2000 · p. 15
MAX3232IPWRE4
TSSOP (PW), 16 pins · -40 to 85 °C; package quantity 2000; NIPDAU finish · p. 15
MAX3232IPWRG4
TSSOP (PW), 16 pins · -40 to 85 °C; package quantity 2000; NIPDAU finish · p. 16

Parameters

18
Current - Supply
300uA
Data Rate
250kbps
Driver/receiver
2/2
ESD Protect
±15kV
Features
Short-Circuit Protection
Junction Temperature(Max)
150℃
Number of Drivers
2
Number of Receivers
2
Operating Temperature
0℃~+70℃
Quiescent Supply Current
0.3mA
Thermal Resistance(Junction to Ambient)
85.9℃/W
Thermal Resistance(Junction to Board)
44.5℃/W
Thermal Resistance(Junction to Case)
43.1℃/W
Type
Transceiver
Types
transceiver
Voltage - Supply
3V~5.5V
Voltage - Supply(Absolute Max)
6V
charge pump
Yes

Order codes

3

Pinout

16
The pins of the MAX3232CD
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 MAX3232CD?

Yes. The symbol is Interface_UART:MAX3232 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 MAX3232CD?

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

Where is the MAX3232CD datasheet?

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

Where can I order the MAX3232CD?

JLCPCB lists it as part C45843, with 14,209 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the MAX3232CD?

Parts like it in the library: the SP3232EEN-L/TR by MaxLinear, the SP3232EEN(UMW) by UMW, the MAX3232EID by Texas Instruments and the MAX3232ESE(UMW) by UMW. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

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