MAX232 PDIP-16 RS-232 Interface IC (Pack of 2 ICs)

The MAX232 device is a dual driver/receiver that includes a capacitive voltage generator to supply EIA-232 voltage levels from a single 5-V supply. Each receiver converts EIA-232 inputs to 5-V TTL/CMOS levels. These receivers have a typical threshold of 1.3 V and a typical hysteresis of 0.5V and can accept ±30-V inputs. Each driver converts TTL/CMOS input levels into EIA-232 levels. The driver, receiver, and voltage-generator functions are available as cells in the Texas Instruments LinASIC library. The MAX232 is characterized for operation from 0°C to 70°C.

Features:
Operates With Single 5-V Power Supply
Two Drivers and Two Receivers
±30-V Input Levels
Low Supply Current . . . 8 mA Typical
Designed to be Interchangeable With Maxim MAX232
ESD Protection Exceeds JESD 22– 2000-V Human-Body Model (A114-A)
Applications: TIA/EIA-232-F, Battery-Powered Systems Terminals, Modems