MAX232 Dual Driver/Receiver IC DIP 16 Package

MAX232 Dual Driver/Receiver IC DIP 16 Package 

The MAX232 is a widely used dual driver/receiver IC designed to convert TTL/CMOS logic levels to RS-232 voltage levels and vice versa. It enables reliable serial communication between microcontrollers, computers, and other devices that use RS-232 interfaces.

The IC integrates two RS-232 drivers and two RS-232 receivers, along with an internal charge-pump voltage converter that generates the required positive and negative RS-232 voltages from a single 5 V supply. Packaged in a DIP-16 through-hole package, the MAX232 is ideal for prototyping, educational use, and industrial serial communication designs.

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Features

• Converts TTL/CMOS logic levels to RS-232 levels
• Two RS-232 drivers and two RS-232 receivers
• Internal charge-pump voltage generator
• Operates from a single 5 V supply
• Requires only external capacitors for voltage conversion
• High data-rate capability for serial communication
• Low power consumption
• Reliable operation in noisy environments
• DIP-16 package for easy PCB mounting and prototyping

Applications

• RS-232 serial communication interfaces
• Microcontroller to PC serial communication
• Embedded systems and development boards
• Industrial control and automation systems
• Modems and communication equipment
• Instrumentation and measurement devices
• Legacy serial port interfacing

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