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The MAX220–MAX249 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..
The MAX225, MAX233, MAX235, and MAX245/MAX246/MAX247 use no external components and are recommended for applications where printed circuit board space is critical.
The MAX220–MAX249 are offered in 26 different packages with temperatures from 0 to +70°C up to -55°C to +125°C. See ordering information table at the end of the data sheet for all package and temperature options.
Part Number | VSUPPLY (V) | Tx | Rx | Data Rate (kbps) | ICC (mA) | Internal Charge Pump | Ext. Caps | Cap. Value (µF) | Rx Active in Shutdn | Package/Pins | Budgetary Price | ||||||||
min | typ | nom | See Notes | ||||||||||||||||
MAX220 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 120 | 0.5 | Yes | 4 | 0.1 | - |
| $3.46 @1k | ||||||||
MAX222 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 200 | 4 | Yes | 4 | 0.1 | 0 |
| $2.53 @1k | ||||||||
MAX223 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 120 | 7 | Yes | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| $2.79 @1k | ||||||||
MAX230 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 120 | 7 | Yes | 4 | 1 | - |
| $4.40 @1k | ||||||||
MAX231 |
| 2 | 2 | 120 | 0.4 | No | 2 | 1 | - |
| $2.59 @1k | ||||||||
MAX232 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 120 | 5 | Yes | 4 | 1 | - |
| $1.94 @1k | ||||||||
MAX232A | 5 | 2 | 2 | 200 | 4 | Yes | 4 | 0.1 | - |
| $3.01 @1k | ||||||||
MAX233 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 120 | 5 | Yes | 0 | - | - |
| $4.62 @1k | ||||||||
MAX233A | 5 | 2 | 2 | 200 | 4 | Yes | 0 | - | - |
| $6.29 @1k | ||||||||
MAX234 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 120 | 7 | Yes | 4 | 1 | - |
| $2.59 @1k | ||||||||
MAX236 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 120 | 7 | Yes | 4 | 1 | - |
| $4.54 @1k | ||||||||
MAX237 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 120 | 7 | Yes | 4 | 1 | - |
| $4.71 @1k | ||||||||
MAX238 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 120 | 7 | Yes | 4 | 1 | - |
| $2.31 @1k | ||||||||
MAX239 |
| 3 | 5 | 120 | 0.4 | No | 2 | 1 | - |
| $2.31 @1k | ||||||||
MAX240 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 120 | 7 | Yes | 4 | 1 | - |
| $5.50 @1k | ||||||||
MAX241 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 120 | 7 | Yes | 4 | 1 | - |
| $2.79 @1k | ||||||||
MAX242 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 200 | 4 | Yes | 4 | 0.1 | 2 |
| $2.53 @1k | ||||||||
MAX243 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 200 | 4 | Yes | 4 | 0.1 | - |
| $3.46 @1k | ||||||||
MAX244 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 120 | 11 | Yes | 4 | 1 | - |
| $8.98 @1k | ||||||||
MAX248 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 120 | 11 | Yes | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| $20.64 @1k | ||||||||
MAX249 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 120 | 11 | Yes | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| $7.86 @1k | ||||||||
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Pricing Notes: This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific and version-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor. |
Device | Fab Process | Technology | Sample size | Rejects | FIT at 25°C | FIT at 55°C |
Note : The failure rates are summarized by technology and mapped to the associated material part numbers. The failure rates are highly dependent on the number of units tested.
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