RS232 Converter DIP - MAX232 MAX3232

The 'must have' MAX232 IC for 3V projects. This is the RS232 converter IC that is capable of running at 3V and communicating with 3V logic.This chip comes in a 16-pin DIP package. Requires four external capacitors. The MAX3232 can use very small 0.1uF ceramic capacitors - no more 10uF monsters! Operates from 2.7V to 6V so this DIP will work with your 5V projects or your 3V projects.

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External Links

• UART and Serial Communication - Sparkfun
• PC Interfacing with HyperTerminal
• How to create negative voltages

References

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