MAX232AESE RS232 Driver/Receiver IC SOIC-16 – 5 Pack
MAX232AESE RS232 Driver/Receiver IC SOIC-16 – 5 Pack
MAX232AESE RS232 Line Driver / Receiver Integrated Circuit – 5-Piece Pack
Get reliable serial communication with this 5-pack of MAX232AESE RS232 Line Driver/Receiver chips in the industry-standard SOIC-16 package. Whether you're prototyping microcontroller projects, repairing legacy serial interfaces, or stocking your electronics workbench, these brand-new ICs deliver consistent, dependable performance for RS-232 data transmission applications.
Key Features
- Chip Model: MAX232AESE (232AESE)
- Function: RS232 Line Driver and Receiver
- Package: SOIC-16 (Surface Mount)
- Condition: Brand New
- Quantity: 5 Pieces per order
- High-Concern Chemicals: None
- Operates from a single +5V supply with integrated charge-pump voltage converters
- Meets EIA/TIA-232-E and V.28/V.24 communications standards
- Two RS-232 drivers and two RS-232 receivers on a single chip
- Low-power CMOS design for efficient performance in compact circuit layouts
- Compatible with a wide range of microcontrollers and serial communication boards
Ideal Applications
- Microcontroller to PC serial communication (UART to RS-232 conversion)
- Industrial and embedded systems with legacy serial interfaces
- DIY electronics prototyping and development boards
- PCB repair and component replacement
- Engineering labs and educational electronics projects
Package Contents
- 5 × MAX232AESE Integrated Circuit (SOIC-16)
Made in Mainland China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the MAX232AESE chip used for?
A: The MAX232AESE is an RS232 line driver and receiver integrated circuit designed to convert TTL/CMOS logic levels to RS-232 voltage levels and vice versa. It is commonly used to enable serial communication between microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino, PIC, STM32) and PCs or other RS-232-compatible devices.
Q: What package type is the MAX232AESE and is it surface-mount compatible?
A: Yes — the MAX232AESE comes in a SOIC-16 (Small Outline Integrated Circuit, 16-pin) package, which is a standard surface-mount device (SMD) package. It can be soldered directly onto PCBs or used with SOIC-to-DIP adapter boards for breadboard prototyping.
Q: How many chips are included in this listing?
A: This listing includes 5 pieces of the MAX232AESE IC, making it great value for engineers, hobbyists, and technicians who need spares or are building multiple units.
Q: Are these chips brand new or refurbished?
A: These are brand-new MAX232AESE integrated circuits — not refurbished, pulled, or remarked. They contain no high-concern chemicals and are sourced directly from the manufacturer supply chain.