Product Overview
The MAX232ESE+T from Analog Devices (Maxim Integrated) is a dual RS-232 driver/receiver with integrated charge pump in a SOIC-16 package. Operating from a single 5V supply, it generates +/-9V RS-232 levels without external bipolar supplies for serial communication up to 120kbps.
Key Specifications
| Transmitters | 2 |
| Receivers | 2 |
| Data Rate | 120 kbps (max) |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Output Voltage | +/-9 V (typical) |
| ESD Protection | 2 kV HBM |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C |
Features
- Integrated charge pump eliminates need for +/-12V supplies
- 2 drivers and 2 receivers for full-duplex RS-232 communication
- +/-9V output swing from single 5V supply
- 1uF charge pump capacitors (4 external caps required)
- +/-30V receiver input tolerance for robustness
- Industry-standard pinout compatible with ICL232 and HIN232
Applications
- Microcontroller UART to RS-232 serial communication
- Legacy PC COM port interface circuits
- Industrial PLC serial communication ports
- Point-of-sale terminal serial interfaces