Pin-Compatible with MAX232CSE/MAX232CSE+/MAX232CSE+T

I. Leading International Brands

1. ADI (formerly Maxim)
MAX232CSE
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V supply, 2 drivers / 2 receivers, standard RS‑232
Temperature: Commercial (0°C ~ +70°C)

MAX232ECSE
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, enhanced ESD protection, improved reliability
Temperature: Commercial (0°C ~ +70°C)

MAX3232CSE
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 3.0V–5.5V wide voltage, low power, supports 0.1μF capacitors
Temperature: Commercial (0°C ~ +70°C)

2. Texas Instruments (TI)
TL232CPE
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, standard RS‑232 transceiver
Temperature: Commercial (0°C ~ +70°C)

MAX232CSE (TI version)
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, pin-compatible with legacy MAX232CSE
Temperature: Commercial (0°C ~ +70°C)

3. STMicroelectronics (ST)
ST232CDR
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, 2 transmitters / 2 receivers, standard RS‑232
Temperature: Commercial (0°C ~ +70°C)

4. MaxLinear (formerly Sipex)
SP232CSE
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, industry-standard RS‑232 transceiver
Temperature: Commercial (0°C ~ +70°C)

5. Renesas (Intersil / IDT)
HIN232C
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, RS‑232 transceiver, high reliability
Temperature: Commercial (0°C ~ +70°C)

II. Taiwan Brands

Prolific (WTC)
PL232CSE
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, standard RS‑232, stable performance
Temperature: Commercial (0°C ~ +70°C)

III. China Brands

1. SGMICRO
SGM232C
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, RS‑232 transceiver, good ESD performance
Temperature: Commercial (0°C ~ +70°C)

2. 3PEAK
TP232C
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, standard RS‑232 interface, low power
Temperature: Commercial (0°C ~ +70°C)

3. WCH (Qinheng Microelectronics)
CH232C
Package: SOIC-16
Specs: 5V, standard RS‑232, high integration
Temperature: Commercial (0°C ~ +70°C)