The MAX232 device is a dual driver/receiver that includes a capacitive voltage generator to supply EIA-232 voltage levels from a single 5-V supply. Each receiver converts EIA-232 inputs to 5-V TTL/CMOS levels. These receivers have a typical threshold of 1.3 V and a typical hysteresis of 0.5 V, and can accept ±30-V inputs. Each driver converts TTL/CMOS input levels into EIA-232 levels.
Operates With Single 5-V Power Supply
LinBiCMOS Process Technology
Two Drivers and Two Receivers
±30-V Input Levels
Low Supply Current: 8 mA Typical
Meets or Exceeds TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU Recommendation V.28