MAX232CSE CMOS Dual RS232 Transmitter/Receiver, 4.5V-5.5V supply, SOIC-16

The MAX232CSE+ is a CMOS dual RS-232 line driver/receiver IC designed for reliable communication between TTL/CMOS logic levels and standard RS-232 serial interfaces. It includes two drivers and two receivers, enabling full-duplex serial communication. This device operates from a single 5V power supply and utilizes external charge pump capacitors to generate the required RS-232 voltage levels internally.

Housed in a SOIC-16 surface-mount package, the MAX232CSE+ is ideal for use in microcontroller UART interfaces, serial data links, and embedded systems. With ESD protection and low power consumption, it’s a go-to solution for converting UART TTL signals to RS-232 standards.