Product Summary

The MAX3238EA is a true RS-232 transceiver.

Parametrics

MAX3238EA absolute maximum ratings: (1)VCC: -0.3V to +6V; (2)V+: -0.3V to +7V; (3)V-: +0.3V to -7V; (4)V+ + |V-|: +13V; (5)Input Voltages: -0.3V to +6V; (6)Output Voltages: ±13.2V; (7)Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70℃): 762mW; (8)Operating Temperature Ranges: 0℃ to +70℃; (9)Storage Temperature Range: -65℃ to +160℃; (10)Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec): +300℃.

Features

MAX3238EA features: (1)1μA Supply Current Achieved with AutoShutdown Plus; (2)Guaranteed Data Rate: 250kbps; (3)1μA Low-Power Shutdown; (4)Receivers Active in AutoShutdown Plus Mode; (5)Flow-Through Pinout; (6)Meets EIA/TIA-232 Specifications Down to 3.0V; (7)Guaranteed 6V/μs Slew Rate.

Diagrams

MAX3238EA Pin Configuration

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MAX3238EAI
MAX3238EAI

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable 
MAX3238EAI+
MAX3238EAI+

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC 3-5.5V 250kbps Transceiver

Data Sheet

0-1: $7.53
1-25: $5.02
25-50: $3.64
50-250: $3.57
MAX3238EAI+T
MAX3238EAI+T

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC 3-5.5V 250kbps Transceiver

Data Sheet

0-1664: $3.07
1664-2000: $3.07
MAX3238EAI-T
MAX3238EAI-T

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable