MAX232E:±15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers

The MAX202E-MAX213E, MAX232E, and MAX241E are a family of RS-232 and V.28 transceivers with high ±15kV ESD HBM protection and integrated charge pump circuitry for single +5V supply operation. The various combinations of features are outlined in the Selector Guide. The drivers and receivers for all ten devices meet all EIA/TIA-232E and CCITT V.28 specifications at data rates up to 120kbps when loaded. The MAX211E/MAX213E/MAX241E are available in 28-pin SO and SSOP packages. The MAX202E/MAX232E come in 16-pin TSSOP, narrow SO, wide SO, and DIP packages. The MAX203E comes in a 20-pin DIP/SO package, and needs no external charge-pump capacitors. The MAX205E comes in a 24-pin wide DIP package, and also eliminates external charge-pump capacitors.

Key Features
  • Saves Board Space
    • Integrated High ±15kV HBM ESD Protection
    • Integrated Charge Pump Circuitry
      • Eliminates the Need for a Bipolar ±12V Supply
      • Enables Single Supply Operation From +5V Supply
    • Integrated 0.1µF Capacitors (MAX203E, MAX205E)
    • 24 pin SSOP Package Saves up to 40% Versus SO Package
  • Saves Power for Reduced Power Requirements
    • 1µA Shutdown Mode
    • 15µA Shutdown Mode for MAX213E
MAX202E, MAX203E, MAX205E, MAX206E, MAX207E, MAX208E, MAX211E, MAX213E, MAX232E, MAX241E: Typical Operating Circuits
MAX202E, MAX203E, MAX205E, MAX206E, MAX207E, MAX208E, MAX211E, MAX213E, MAX232E, MAX241E: Typical Operating Circuits
Applications/Uses
  • Battery-Powered Equipment
  • Handheld Equipment
  • Portable Diagnostics Equipment
DataSheet
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MAX202E-MAX241E Data SheetMAX202E-MAX241E.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberVSUPPLY
(V)
TxRxData Rate
(kbps)
ICC
(mA)
Internal Charge PumpExt. CapsCap. Value
(µF)
ESD Protect.
(±kV)
Rx Active in ShutdnPackage/PinsBudgetary
Price
mintypnomSee Notes
MAX202E5221208Yes40.115-PDIP(N)/16
SOIC(N)/16
SOIC(W)/16
TSSOP/16
$2.56 @1k
MAX203E2280--PDIP(N)/20
SOIC/20
$4.49 @1k
MAX205E55110-0PDIP(W)/24$11.00 @1k
MAX206E431140.10PDIP(N)/24
SOIC(W)/24
SSOP/24
$2.81 @1k
MAX207E531140.1-PDIP(N)/24
SOIC(W)/24
SSOP/24
$2.57 @1k
MAX208E441140.1-PDIP(N)/24
SOIC(W)/24
SSOP/24
$2.57 @1k
MAX211E451440.10SOIC(W)/28
SSOP/28
$4.66 @1k
MAX213E451440.12SOIC(W)/28
SSOP/28
$4.66 @1k
MAX232E22541-CDIP(N)/16
LCC/20
PDIP(N)/16
SOIC(N)/16
SOIC(W)/16
$2.56 @1k
MAX241E457410SOIC(W)/28
SSOP/28
$5.15 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX232EC/DNo Longer AvailableDICE SALES,;NA pin;DICE;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX232ECPENo Longer AvailableMAX232ECPE+PDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX232ECPE+ActivePDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX232ECSENo Longer AvailableMAX232ECSE+SOIC(N),;16 pin;61.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX232ECSE+ActiveSOIC(N),;16 pin;61.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX232ECSE+TActiveSOIC(N),;16 pin;61.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX232ECSE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX232ECSE+TSOIC(N),;16 pin;61.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX232ECWENo Longer AvailableMAX232ECWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX232ECWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX232ECWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX232ECWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX232ECWE+TW.SO;16 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX232EEPENo Longer AvailableMAX232EEPE+PDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX232EEPE+ActivePDIP(N),;16 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX232EESENo Longer AvailableMAX232EESE+SOIC(N),;16 pin;61.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX232EESE+ActiveSOIC(N),;16 pin;61.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX232EESE+TActiveSOIC(N),;16 pin;61.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX232EESE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX232EESE+TSOIC(N),;16 pin;61.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX232EEWENo Longer AvailableMAX232EEWE+SOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX232EEWE+ActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX232EEWE+TActiveSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX232EEWE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX232EEWE+TSOIC(W),;16 pin;111.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX232EMJENo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;16 pin;173.5 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX232EMLPNo Longer AvailableLCC,;20 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
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