MAX3232EIPWR

About This Component

Dual-channel RS-232 line driver and receiver IC operating from 3V to 5.5V supply with integrated charge pump for voltage translation. Features two drivers and two receivers supporting data rates up to 250 kbit/s with ±15kV IEC ESD protection. Typical applications include industrial PCs, wired networking, hand-held equipment, and battery-powered systems requiring low-power serial communication interfaces.

Why does this need a breakout?

The 0.65mm pitch makes hand soldering difficult and error-prone; a breakout board lets you solder standard headers instead. This package hosts precision analog and mixed-signal ICs like DACs and ADCs that benefit from clean PCB layouts and decoupling placement. Prototyping becomes faster with breadboard-compatible pin headers, eliminating the need for a custom carrier PCB.

Specifications

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

What's Included

BILL OF MATERIALS

• 1x MAX3232EIPWR soldered onto breakout PCB
• Pin headers pre-soldered (2.54mm / 0.1" pitch)
• All IC pins broken out to 2.54mm headers