SCOPE: +5V-Powered Multi-Channel RS-232 Drivers/Receivers
Device Type
Generic Number
MAX232M(x)/883B
MAX230MJP/883B
MAX231MJD/883B
MAX234MJE/883B
MAX236MRG/883B
MAX237MRG/883B
MAX238MRG/883B
MAX239MRG/883B
Pkg Code
J16 & L20
J20
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
J14
J16
R24
R24
R24
R24
Case Outline(s). The case outlines shall be designated in Mil-Std-1835 and as follows:
Outline Letter
Mil-Std-1835
Case Outline
Package Code
JD
JE
JP
RG
LP
GDIP1-T14 or CDIP2-T14
GDIP1-T16 or CDIP2-T16
GDIP1-T20 or CDIP2-T20
GDIP1-T24 or CDIP2-T24
CQCC1-N20
14 LEAD CERDIP
16 LEAD CERDIP
20 LEAD CERDIP
24 LEAD CERDIP
J14
J16
J20
R24
20 Leadless Chip Carrier L20
Absolute Maximum Ratings
VCC ........................................................................................................... -0.3V to +6V
V+ ................................................................................................. (VCC-0.3V) to +14V
V- ........................................................................................…............... +0.3V to -14V
Input Voltages:
T
IN ........................................................................................ -0.3V to (VCC +0.3V)
IN ................................................................................................................. ±30V
Output Voltages:
R
T
OUT ............................................................................... (V+ +0.3V) to (V- -0.3V)
ROUT ..................................................................................... -0.3V to (VCC +0.3V)
Short-Circuit Duration, TOUT....................................................................... Continuous
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10 seconds) ....................................................................... +300°C
Storage Temperature ......................................................................................... -65°C to +160°C
Continuous Power Dissipation ............................................................................. TA=+70°C
14 pin CERDIP(derate 9.1mW/°C above +70°C) ...................................................... 727mW
16 pin CERDIP(derate 10mW/°C above +70°C) ....................................................... 800mW
20 pin CERDIP(derate 11.1mW/°C above +70°C) .................................................... 889mW
24 pin CERDIP(derate 12.5mW/°C above +70°C) .................................................. 1000mW
20 pin LCC(derate 9.1mW/°C above +70°C) ............................................................ 727mW
Junction Temperature TJ ...........................................................................…........... +150°C
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case, ΘJC
14 pin CERDIP................................................................................................... 55°C/W
16 pin CERDIP................................................................................................... 50°C/W
20 pin CERDIP................................................................................................... 40°C/W
24 pin CERDIP................................................................................................... 40°C/W
20 pin LCC ........................................................................................................ 20°C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient, ΘJA:
14 pin CERDIP.................................................................................................. 110°C/W
16 pin CERDIP.................................................................................................. 100°C/W
20 pin CERDIP.................................................................................................... 90°C/W
24 pin CERDIP................................................................................................... 80°C/W
20 pin LCC ...................................................................................................... 110°C/W
Recommended Operating Conditions
Ambient Operating Range (TA) ............................................................ -55°C to +125°C
Supply Voltage Range .................................................................................. -30V to 30V
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Electrical Characteristics of MAX230/231/232/234/236
237/238/239/883B and SMD 5962-89877
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