Part Number : MAX232
Function : +5V-Powered, Multichannel RS-232 Driver / Receiver
Package : SOP, DIP 16 Type
Maker : Maxim Integrated
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Description :
The MAX220 Thru MAX249, MAX232 family of line drivers/receivers is intended for all EIA/TIA-232E and V.28/V.24 communications interfaces, particularly applications where ±12V is not available.
These parts are especially useful in battery-powered systems, since their low-power shutdown mode reduces power dissipation to less than 5µW. The MAX225, MAX233, MAX235, and MAX245/MAX246/MAX247 use no external components and are recommended for applications where printed circuit board space is critical.
Applications
1. Battery-Powered RS-232 Systems
2. Interface Translation
3. Low-Power Modems
4. Multidrop RS-232 Networks
5. Portable Computing
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Datasheet PDF Download : 
Others datasheet of same file :
MAX222C-D, MAX223C-D, MAX230C-D, MAX231C-D, MAX232AC-D
