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MAX3232CDW

Texas Instruments

0.3mA 0℃~+70℃ 2 2 250Kbps 3V~5.5V Short-Circuit Protection Transceiver Yes ±15kV SOIC-16-300mil RS232 ICs ROHS

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DatasheetJLCPCBLCSCti/MAX3232CDW
Category
RS232 ICs
Package
SOIC-16-300mil
Pins
16

Overview

The MAX3232CDW is a RS232 IC made by Texas Instruments in a SOIC-16-300mil package with 16 pins. 0.3mA 0℃~+70℃ 2 2 250Kbps 3V~5.5V Short-Circuit Protection Transceiver Yes ±15kV SOIC-16-300mil RS232 ICs ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Interface_UART:MAX3232, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (Package_SO:SOIC-16W_7.5x10.3mm_P1.27mm, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. JLCPCB lists it (part C2872464). 1 open-source board in 1 repository on GitHub use it.

Symbol

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

Footprint

12345678910111213141516
Package_SO:SOIC-16W_7.5x10.3mm_P1.27mmFrom KiCad's library

Order codes

1

Pinout

16
The pins of the MAX3232CDW
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

Open-source boards using it

All 1
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    901p board v2

    hacker-fab/uw-p901-reader

    Custom PCB and code to read off a MKS P901 vacuum pressure transducer.

    36 parts3CERN-OHL-S-2.0

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the MAX3232CDW?

Yes. The symbol is Interface_UART:MAX3232 and the footprint Package_SO:SOIC-16W_7.5x10.3mm_P1.27mm, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the MAX3232CDW?

SOIC-16-300mil, with 16 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where is the MAX3232CDW datasheet?

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

Where can I order the MAX3232CDW?

JLCPCB lists it as part C2872464, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the MAX3232CDW?

Parts like it in the library: the SP3232EET-L/TR by MaxLinear, the MAX3232IDW by Texas Instruments, the SP202EET-L/TR by MaxLinear and the SP232EET-L/TR by MaxLinear. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

Which open-source boards use the MAX3232CDW?

1 board in 1 repository on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.

Parts like it

8