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MAX3232CSE
by Analog Devices (Maxim)
3.0 V–5.5 V dual RS-232 transceiver, 250 kbps, SOIC-16. The workhorse level shifter — and a cautionary tale.
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Lifecycle
Not recommended for new designs
for new designs
Years to EOL
EOL — last-time buy has passed
last-time buy has passed
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RoHS · REACH
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MAX3232ECSE
Analog Devices · added ESD protection
Drop-in
SP3232EEN
MaxLinear · wider supply range
Drop-in
ICL3232CBZ
Renesas · slower slew rate
Functional
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