Pin-Compatible with MAX232ESE/MAX232ESE+/MAX232ESE+t
I. Leading International Brands
1. ADI (formerly Maxim)
MAX232ESE
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, 2 drivers / 2 receivers, standard RS-232, industrial temp
MAX232ECSE
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, enhanced ESD, higher stability, industrial temp
MAX3232ESE
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 3.0V–5.5V, low power, 0.1μF caps, industrial temp
2. Texas Instruments (TI)
TL232IPW
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, industrial grade, enhanced ESD
MAX232ESE (TI)
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, fully compatible, industrial temp
3. STMicroelectronics (ST)
ST232EB
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, 2Tx/2Rx, high ESD, industrial temp
ST3232EBDR
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 3.0V–5.5V, low power, high ESD, industrial temp
4. MaxLinear (formerly Sipex)
SP232ESE
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, industry-standard, industrial grade
SP3232EEN
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 3.0V–5.5V, high ESD, ultra-low power, industrial temp
5. Renesas (Intersil / IDT)
HIN232E
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, RS-232 transceiver, industrial temp
ICL232E
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, high reliability, wide temp range
II. Premium Chinese Brands
1. SGMICRO
SGM232E
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, RS-232, industrial grade
SGM3232E
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 3.0V–5.5V, wide voltage, high ESD, industrial temp
2. 3PEAK
TP232E
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, standard RS-232, industrial temp
TP3232E (TPT3232E)
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 3.0V–5.5V, low power, high ESD, industrial temp
3. RUNIC
RS232ESE
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, industrial-grade RS-232
RS3232ESE
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 3.0V–5.5V, wide voltage, industrial temp
4. WCH (Qinheng)
CH232E
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, standard RS-232, industrial temp
CH3232E
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 3.0V–5.5V, wide voltage, high integration, industrial temp