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MAX242EWN

MAX242EWN

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MAX242EWN

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IC TRANSCEIVER FULL 2/2 18SOIC

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MAX242EWN Specifications

  • Type
    Parameter
  • Supplier Device Package
    18-SOIC
  • Package / Case
    18-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width)
  • Mounting Type
    Surface Mount
  • Operating Temperature
    -40°C ~ 85°C
  • Voltage - Supply
    4.5V ~ 5.5V
  • Data Rate
    200kbps
  • Receiver Hysteresis
    500 mV
  • Duplex
    Full
  • Number of Drivers/Receivers
    2/2
  • Protocol
    RS232
  • Type
    Transceiver
  • Packaging
    Tube
  • Packaging
    Tube
  • Product Status
    Obsolete
  • Series
    -
The MAX242EWN is an integrated circuit chip manufactured by Maxim Integrated. It is a fully integrated RS-232 transceiver with 5V-tolerant logic signals and ±15kV ESD protection designed specifically for handheld applications. Here are some of its advantages and application scenarios:Advantages: 1. Fully integrated: The MAX242EWN combines a 3-driver/5-receiver RS-232 transceiver with 5V-tolerant logic signals, eliminating the need for external components and simplifying circuit design. 2. Small form factor: The chip comes in a small WLP (wafer-level package) with 20 solder balls, making it ideal for space-constrained applications. 3. Low-power consumption: The MAX242EWN operates at low supply currents, making it suitable for battery-powered devices and extending battery life. 4. ESD protection: It provides ±15kV ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protection on all RS-232 inputs/outputs, safeguarding the circuitry from electrostatic discharge events.Application Scenarios: 1. Handheld devices: The MAX242EWN is specifically designed for handheld applications such as smartphones, tablets, portable data loggers, handheld scanners, and other battery-powered devices where space, power consumption, and ESD protection are crucial. 2. IoT devices: With its small form factor and low-power consumption, the chip can be used in IoT devices that require RS-232 communication capabilities, such as sensor nodes, smart home automation systems, industrial monitoring systems, and wearables. 3. Point-of-Sale (POS) systems: The MAX242EWN can be used in handheld barcode scanners, payment terminals, and other portable POS devices where reliable RS-232 communication with peripherals is necessary. 4. Industrial equipment: The chip's ESD protection and small size make it suitable for integrating into various industrial devices that require RS-232 communication, such as data loggers, measurement instruments, control systems, and rugged handheld devices used in field applications.Overall, the MAX242EWN offers the advantages of integration, small form factor, low-power consumption, and ESD protection, making it a favorable choice for handheld and battery-powered devices requiring RS-232 communication capabilities in various application scenarios.
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