Overview
The MAX3238IPW is a RS232 IC made by Texas Instruments in a TSSOP-28 package with 28 pins. -40℃~+85℃ 0.5mA 250Kbps 3 3V~5.5V 5 Transceiver Yes ±15kV TSSOP-28 RS232 ICs ROHS.
PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (EasyEDA_Cloud:TRS3238EIPW, from EasyEDA) and its footprint (Package_SO:TSSOP-28_4.4x9.7mm_P0.65mm, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. 44 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C140346).
Symbol
Footprint
Pinout
28| Pin | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C2+ | Unspecified |
| 2 | GND | Unspecified |
| 3 | C2- | Unspecified |
| 4 | V- | Unspecified |
| 5 | DOUT1 | Unspecified |
| 6 | DOUT2 | Unspecified |
| 7 | DOUT3 | Unspecified |
| 8 | RIN1 | Unspecified |
| 9 | RIN2 | Unspecified |
| 10 | DOUT4 | Unspecified |
| 11 | RIN3 | Unspecified |
| 12 | DOUT5 | Unspecified |
| 13 | FORCEON | Unspecified |
| 14 | FORCEOFF# | Unspecified |
| 15 | INVALID# | Unspecified |
| 16 | ROUT1B | Unspecified |
| 17 | DIN5 | Unspecified |
| 18 | ROUT3 | Unspecified |
| 19 | DIN4 | Unspecified |
| 20 | ROUT2 | Unspecified |
| 21 | ROUT1 | Unspecified |
| 22 | DIN3 | Unspecified |
| 23 | DIN2 | Unspecified |
| 24 | DIN1 | Unspecified |
| 25 | C1- | Unspecified |
| 26 | VCC | Unspecified |
| 27 | V+ | Unspecified |
| 28 | C1+ | Unspecified |
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Questions
Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the MAX3238IPW?
Yes. The symbol is EasyEDA_Cloud:TRS3238EIPW and the footprint Package_SO:TSSOP-28_4.4x9.7mm_P0.65mm, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.
What package is the MAX3238IPW?
TSSOP-28, with 28 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.
Where is the MAX3238IPW datasheet?
Texas Instruments publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.
Where can I order the MAX3238IPW?
JLCPCB lists it as part C140346, with 44 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.
What can replace the MAX3238IPW?
Parts like it in the library: the SP3243EBEY-L/TR by MaxLinear, the GM3243ETA by GATEMODE, the SP336EEY-L/TR by MaxLinear and the MAX3243ECPW by Texas Instruments. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.