{"product_id":"max232aese-rs232-line-driver-receiver-ic-soic-16-5-pack","title":"MAX232AESE RS232 Driver\/Receiver IC SOIC-16 – 5 Pack","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eMAX232AESE RS232 Line Driver \/ Receiver Integrated Circuit – 5-Piece Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet reliable serial communication with this 5-pack of \u003cstrong\u003eMAX232AESE RS232 Line Driver\/Receiver chips\u003c\/strong\u003e in the industry-standard \u003cstrong\u003eSOIC-16 package\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChip Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e MAX232AESE (232AESE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS232 Line Driver and Receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage:\u003c\/strong\u003e SOIC-16 (Surface Mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Pieces per order\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Concern Chemicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOperates from a single +5V supply with integrated charge-pump voltage converters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeets EIA\/TIA-232-E and V.28\/V.24 communications standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo RS-232 drivers and two RS-232 receivers on a single chip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow-power CMOS design for efficient performance in compact circuit layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with a wide range of microcontrollers and serial communication boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMicrocontroller to PC serial communication (UART to RS-232 conversion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial and embedded systems with legacy serial interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDIY electronics prototyping and development boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePCB repair and component replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEngineering labs and educational electronics projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5 × MAX232AESE Integrated Circuit (SOIC-16)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Mainland China.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products You May Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/electromagnetic-induction-tester-coil-motherboard-fault-detector\"\u003eElectromagnetic Induction Tester – Coil \u0026amp; Circuit Fault Detector\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-compressor-pressure-gauge-0-10-0-12-0-25-bar-hydraulic-diy\"\u003eAir Compressor Pressure Gauge 0-10\/0-12\/0-25 Bar | DIY Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/personal-protective-equipment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOSHA on personal protective equipment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the MAX232AESE chip used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What package type is the MAX232AESE and is it surface-mount compatible?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: How many chips are included in this listing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: This listing includes \u003cstrong\u003e5 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e of the MAX232AESE IC, making it great value for engineers, hobbyists, and technicians who need spares or are building multiple units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Are these chips brand new or refurbished?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: These are \u003cstrong\u003ebrand-new\u003c\/strong\u003e MAX232AESE integrated circuits — not refurbished, pulled, or remarked. 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