5V Multi-Channel Driver and Receiver

Specifications

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 0.5 V, and can accept ±30-V inputs. Each driver converts TTL/CMOS input levels into EIA-232 levels.

• Operates With Single 5-V Power Supply
• LinBiCMOS Process Technology
• Two Drivers and Two Receivers
• ±30-V Input Levels
• Low Supply Current: 8 mA Typical
• Meets or Exceeds TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU Recommendation V.28
• Designed to be Interchangeable

Applications

• TIA/EIA-232-F
• Battery-Powered Systems
• Terminals
• Modems
• Computers