MAX208EAG+

Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Overview

The MAX208EAG+ is a +5V RS-232 transceiver featuring four drivers and four receivers. It operates with a single supply voltage of 5V, utilizing an integrated charge pump to generate the required ±10V internal levels. The device supports data rates up to 120kbps and includes 400kΩ pullup resistors on driver inputs. It is housed in a 24-pin SSOP package and is rated for operation within a temperature range of 0°C to +70°C.

Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Feature Summary

• Integrated charge pump circuitry eliminates the need for external bipolar supplies
• Four drivers and four receivers provide full duplex communication capability
• Internal pullup resistors on driver inputs simplify unused pin handling

Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Applications

• Battery-powered equipment requiring single-supply operation
• Handheld devices with limited board space
• Portable diagnostic equipment

Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'A' against official documentation to confirm the commercial temperature grade (0°C to +70°C) and package type. Ensure that the ordering information matches the exact component designation to avoid confusion with industrial or military variants.

Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Selection Notes

Select this component when a quad-driver RS-232 interface is needed without external capacitors for the charge pump. Confirm that the 120kbps maximum data rate meets system requirements. Verify that the 24-pin SSOP footprint aligns with the PCB layout constraints.

Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Part Context

This part belongs to the MAX200-MAX209 family of +5V RS-232 transceivers. These devices share common architecture but differ in the number of drivers and receivers. The MAX208 specifically provides four channels, distinguishing it from dual-channel models like the MAX202.

Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Replacement Considerations

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