

Overview
The MAX3232IPW is a RS232 IC made by Texas Instruments in a TSSOP-16 package with 16 pins. -40℃~+85℃ 2 2 250Kbps 3V~5.5V Transceiver Yes ±15kV TSSOP-16 RS232 ICs ROHS.
PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Interface_UART:MAX3232, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (Package_SO:TSSOP-16_4.4x5mm_P0.65mm, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. 36,385 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C113205). 1 open-source board in 1 repository on GitHub use it.
Symbol
Footprint
Parameters
10- Data Rate
- 250Kbps
- ESD Protect
- ±15kV
- Features
- Short-Circuit Protection
- Number of Drivers
- 2
- Number of Receivers
- 2
- Operating Temperature
- -40℃~+85℃
- Quiescent Supply Current
- 300uA
- Type
- Transceiver
- Voltage - Supply
- 3V~5.5V
- charge pump
- Yes
Order codes
3- MAX3232IPWRLCSC C113205
- MAX3232IPWRG4LCSC C2671920
- MAX3232IPWLCSC C354121
Pinout
16| Pin | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C1+ | Passive |
| 2 | VS+ | Power out |
| 3 | C1- | Passive |
| 4 | C2+ | Passive |
| 5 | C2- | Passive |
| 6 | VS- | Power out |
| 7 | T2OUT | Output |
| 8 | R2IN | Input |
| 9 | R2OUT | Output |
| 10 | T2IN | Input |
| 11 | T1IN | Input |
| 12 | R1OUT | Output |
| 13 | R1IN | Input |
| 14 | T1OUT | Output |
| 15 | GND | Power in |
| 16 | VCC | Power in |
Open-source boards using it
All 1- 2 layers84.4 × 80.2 mm

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Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the MAX3232IPW?
Yes. The symbol is Interface_UART:MAX3232 and the footprint Package_SO:TSSOP-16_4.4x5mm_P0.65mm, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.
What package is the MAX3232IPW?
TSSOP-16, with 16 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.
Where is the MAX3232IPW datasheet?
Texas Instruments publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.
Where can I order the MAX3232IPW?
JLCPCB lists it as part C113205, with 36,385 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.
What can replace the MAX3232IPW?
Parts like it in the library: the SP3232EEY-L/TR by MaxLinear, the MAX3232EIPW by Texas Instruments, the MAX3232ECPW by Texas Instruments and the MAX3232CPW by Texas Instruments. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.
Which open-source boards use the MAX3232IPW?
1 board in 1 repository on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.
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