Maxim Integrated (MAX3232EPE+) Transceiver, RS232, 3V-5.5V supply,

Product OverviewThe MAX3232EPE+ is a low power true RS232 transceiver in 16 pin DIP package.This transceiver has low dropout transmitter output stage enabling true RS232performance from 3V to 5.5V supply with dual charge pump. The device requiresonly four small 0.1µF external charge pump capacitors. The MAX3232 deviceoperates at data rate of 235Kbps and maintains RS232 output levels. It is pin,package and functionally compatible with industry standard MAX232 device.Supply voltage range from 3V to 5.5VOperating temperature range from -40°C to 85°CVCC power supply current of 0.3mATransmitter skew of 300ns and receiver skew of 300nsMaximum transition region slew rate is 30V/µs (CL = 150pF to 1000pF)Two RS232 drivers and two RS232 receiversApplicationsCommunications & Networking, Portable Devices, Consumer ElectronicsProduct InformationDevice Type: TransceiverIC Interface Type: RS232No. of Drivers: 2DriversNo. of Receivers: 2ReceiversSupply Voltage Min: 3VSupply Voltage Max: 5.5VDriver Case Style: DIPNo. of Pins: 16PinsOperating Temperature Min: -40°COperating Temperature Max: 85°CProduct Range: -Automotive Qualification Standard: -MSL: MSL 1 - Unlimited