MAX3232 Datasheet

• Integrated Features Saves Board Space and Simplifies Design
  • Charge Pump Circuitry Eliminates the Need for a Bipolar ±12V Supply
  • Wide Single-Supply Operation From +3V to +5.5V Supply
  • Always-On Extra Outputs Enable Monitoring of External Devices
• Power Saving Extends Battery Life

• Battery-Powered Equipment
• Handheld Equipment
• High-Speed Modems
• Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop Computers
• Peripherals
• Printers

The MAX3232 transceivers have a proprietary low-dropout transmitter output stage enabling true RS-232 performance from a 3.0V to 5.5V supply with a dual charge pump. The devices require only four small 0.1µF external charge-pump capacitors. The MAX3232 are guaranteed to run at data rates of 120kbps while maintaining RS-232 output levels.

The MAX3232 have 2 receivers and 2 drivers. The MAX3232 are pin, package, and functionally compatible with the industry-standard MAX242 and MAX232, respectively.

The MAX3232 are available in space-saving TSSOP and SSOP packages with operating temperatures of either -40°C to +85°C or 0°C to 70°C.