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SP3232+ vs MAX3232: A Comprehensive Comparison
| Feature | SP3232+ | MAX3232 | | --- | --- | --- | | Data Rate | Up to 250 kbps | Up to 250 kbps | | Power Supply | Single 5V | Single 5V | | Low-Power Shutdown Mode | < 1 µA | < 1 µA | | ESD Protection | ±15kV (HBM) | ±15kV (HBM) | | Package Options | 16-pin SOIC, 16-pin TSSOP | 16-pin SOIC, 16-pin TSSOP | | Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C | -40°C to +85°C | sp3232+vs+max3232+exclusive
Speed: High-end versions like the SP3232EH could scream at minimum data rates of 460kbps, outrunning the standard MAX3232 in high-speed applications. The Exclusive Choice The choice usually came down to the specific mission: SP3232+ vs MAX3232: A Comprehensive Comparison | Feature
Example spec table (typical items to compare; fill with datasheet values when selecting part)
| Attribute | MAX3232+ (example) | SP3232+ (example) | |---|---:|---:| | Supply range | 3.0–5.5 V | 3.0–5.5 V | | Quiescent current | Low (µA–mA range) | Varies by vendor | | RS-232 output swing | ±x V into 3 kΩ | ±y V into 3 kΩ | | Max data rate | up to ~1 Mbps | up to ~1 Mbps | | ESD (HBM) | up to ±15 kV (device dependent) | vendor-specific | | Shutdown pin | yes/no, thresholds | yes/no, thresholds | | Packages | SOIC, TSSOP, MSOP | SOIC, TSSOP, MSOP | 1 µA | <
| Feature | SP3232+ | MAX3232 | | --- | --- | --- | | Operating Voltage Range | 3V to 5.5V | 3V to 5.5V | | Power Consumption | 1 µA (typical) | 1 µA (typical) | | Data Rate | Up to 250 kbps | Up to 250 kbps | | Drivers/Receivers | 2/2 | 2/2 | | ESD Protection | ±15kV (HBM) | ±15kV (HBM) | | Package Options | 16-pin SSOP, 16-pin SOIC | 16-pin SOIC, 16-pin TSSOP |