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RS-232 Interface IC

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Image	Part #	Mfr.	Description	Datasheet	Availability	Pricing (JPY) Filter the results in the table by unit price based on your quantity.	Qty.	Package / Case	Series	Function	Data Rate	Number of Drivers	Number of Receivers	Duplex	Supply Voltage - Max	Supply Voltage - Min	Mounting Style	Operating Supply Current	Minimum Operating Temperature	Maximum Operating Temperature	ESD Protection	Product	Packaging
RS-232 Interface IC +5V, RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1 F External Capacitors MAX202CSE+T Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥1,074.7 1,013In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX202CSE+T Mouser Part # 700-MAX202CSET	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC +5V, RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1 F External Capacitors	Datasheet	1,013In Stock	Cut Tape ¥1,074.7 ¥843.8 ¥784 ¥719.2 ¥715.9 ¥631.2 MouseReel Available	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SO-Narrow-16	MAX202	Transceiver	120 kb/s	2 Driver	2 Receiver	Full Duplex	5 V	5 V	SMD/SMT	15 mA	0 C	+ 70 C	Without ESD Protection	RS-232 Transceivers	Reel, Cut Tape, MouseReel
RS-232 Interface IC +5V, RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1 F External Capacitors MAX202CWE+T Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥1,164.4 500In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX202CWE+T Mouser Part # 700-MAX202CWET	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC +5V, RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1 F External Capacitors	Datasheet	500In Stock	Cut Tape ¥1,164.4 ¥892 ¥823.9 ¥749.1 ¥684.3 View ¥714.2 ¥692.6 ¥676 MouseReel Available	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SO-Wide-16	MAX202	Transceiver	120 kb/s	2 Driver	2 Receiver	Full Duplex	5.25 V	4.75 V	SMD/SMT	15 mA	0 C	+ 70 C	Without ESD Protection	RS-232 Transceivers	Reel, Cut Tape, MouseReel
RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers MAX202ECSE+ Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥1,509.8 904In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX202ECSE+ Mouser Part # 700-MAX202ECSE	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers Learn More about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated maxim hvac solutions	Datasheet	904In Stock	¥1,509.8 ¥1,172.7 ¥1,073 ¥1,003.2 View ¥958.4 ¥930.2 ¥908.6 Quote	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SO-Narrow-16	MAX202E	Transceiver	120 kb/s	2 Driver	2 Receiver	Full Duplex	5.5 V	4.5 V	SMD/SMT	15 mA	0 C	+ 70 C	15 kV	RS-232 Transceivers	Tube
RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers MAX202ECSE+T Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥1,435.1 735In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX202ECSE+T Mouser Part # 700-MAX202ECSET	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers Learn More about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated maxim hvac solutions	Datasheet	735In Stock	Cut Tape ¥1,435.1 ¥1,181 ¥1,096.3 ¥1,003.2 View ¥971.7 ¥956.7 ¥943.4 ¥872 MouseReel Available	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SO-Narrow-16	MAX202E	Transceiver	120 kb/s	2 Driver	2 Receiver	Full Duplex	5.5 V	4.5 V	SMD/SMT	15 mA	0 C	+ 70 C	15 kV	RS-232 Transceivers	Reel, Cut Tape, MouseReel
RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers MAX202EESE+ Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥1,817.1 565In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX202EESE+ Mouser Part # 700-MAX202EESE	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers Learn More about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated maxim hvac solutions	Datasheet	565In Stock	¥1,817.1 ¥1,460 ¥1,239.1 ¥1,181 View ¥1,157.7 ¥1,131.1 Quote	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SO-Narrow-16	MAX202E	Transceiver	120 kb/s	2 Driver	2 Receiver	Full Duplex	5.5 V	4.5 V	SMD/SMT	15 mA	- 40 C	+ 85 C	15 kV	RS-232 Transceivers	Tube
RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers MAX202EEUE+ Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥1,870.3 131In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX202EEUE+ Mouser Part # 700-MAX202EEUE	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers Learn More about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated maxim hvac solutions	Datasheet	131In Stock	¥1,870.3 ¥1,460 ¥1,358.7 ¥1,244.1 View ¥1,181 ¥1,117.9 ¥1,096.3 Quote	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	TSSOP-16	MAX202E	Transceiver	120 kb/s	2 Driver	2 Receiver	Full Duplex	5.5 V	4.5 V	SMD/SMT	15 mA	- 40 C	+ 85 C	15 kV	RS-232 Transceivers	Tube
RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers MAX202EEWE+T Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥1,870.3 304In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX202EEWE+T Mouser Part # 700-MAX202EEWET	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers Learn More about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated maxim hvac solutions	Datasheet	304In Stock	Cut Tape ¥1,870.3 ¥1,460 ¥1,358.7 ¥1,245.8 ¥1,225.8 ¥1,041.4 MouseReel Available	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SO-Wide-16	MAX202E	Transceiver	120 kb/s	2 Driver	2 Receiver	Full Duplex	5.5 V	4.5 V	SMD/SMT	15 mA	- 40 C	+ 85 C	15 kV	RS-232 Transceivers	Reel, Cut Tape, MouseReel
RS-232 Interface IC +5V, RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1 F External Capacitors MAX202EWE+ Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥3,077.8 313In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX202EWE+ Mouser Part # 700-MAX202EWE	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC +5V, RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1 F External Capacitors Learn More about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated maxim hvac solutions	Datasheet	313In Stock	¥3,077.8 ¥2,438.3 ¥2,280.6 ¥2,102.8 View ¥2,004.8 ¥1,969.9 ¥1,875.3 Quote	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SO-Wide-16	MAX202	Transceiver	120 kb/s	2 Driver	2 Receiver	Full Duplex	5.5 V	4.5 V	SMD/SMT	15 mA	- 40 C	+ 85 C	Without ESD Protection	RS-232 Transceivers	Tube
RS-232 Interface IC +5V, RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1 F External Capacitors MAX203CPP+G36 Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥1,800.5 123In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX203CPP+G36 Mouser Part # 700-MAX203CPPG36	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC +5V, RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1 F External Capacitors	Datasheet	123In Stock	¥1,800.5 ¥1,760.7 ¥1,722.5 ¥1,689.2 View ¥1,662.7 ¥1,637.7 ¥1,612.8 Quote	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	PDIP-20	MAX203	Transceiver	120 kb/s	2 Driver	2 Receiver	Full Duplex	5 V	5 V	Through Hole	15 mA	0 C	+ 70 C	Without ESD Protection	RS-232 Transceivers	Tube
RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers MAX203ECPP+G36 Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥3,381.8 131In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX203ECPP+G36 Mouser Part # 700-MAX203ECPPG36	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers Learn More about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated maxim hvac solutions	Datasheet	131In Stock	¥3,381.8 ¥2,579.5 ¥2,464.9 ¥2,323.7 View ¥2,239 ¥2,164.3 Quote	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	PDIP-20	MAX203E	Transceiver	120 kb/s	2 Driver	2 Receiver	Full Duplex	5 V	5 V	Through Hole	15 mA	0 C	+ 70 C	15 kV	RS-232 Transceivers	Tube
RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers MAX203EEPP+G36 Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥4,630.9 33In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX203EEPP+G36 Mouser Part # 700-MAX203EEPPG36	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers Learn More about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated maxim hvac solutions	Datasheet	33In Stock	¥4,630.9 ¥3,702.4 ¥3,468.2 ¥3,214 View ¥3,092.8 ¥3,019.7 Quote	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	PDIP-20	MAX203E	Transceiver	120 kb/s	2 Driver	2 Receiver	Full Duplex	5.5 V	3 V	Through Hole	15 mA	- 40 C	+ 85 C	15 kV		Tube
RS-232 Interface IC +5V, RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1 F External Capacitors MAX206CWG+ Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥1,518.2 48In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX206CWG+ Mouser Part # 700-MAX206CWG	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC +5V, RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1 F External Capacitors	Datasheet	48In Stock	¥1,518.2 ¥1,484.9 ¥1,451.7 ¥1,423.5 View ¥1,401.9 ¥1,380.3 ¥1,358.7 Quote	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SOIC-24	MAX206	Transceiver	120 kb/s	4 Driver	3 Receiver	Full Duplex	5 V	5 V	SMD/SMT	20 mA	0 C	+ 70 C	Without ESD Protection	RS-232 Transceivers	Tube
RS-232 Interface IC +5V, RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1 F External Capacitors MAX206CWG+T Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥2,626 52In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX206CWG+T Mouser Part # 700-MAX206CWGT	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC +5V, RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1 F External Capacitors	Datasheet	52In Stock	Cut Tape ¥2,626 ¥2,056.3 ¥1,913.5 ¥1,759 View ¥1,742.4 ¥1,739.1 ¥1,476.6 MouseReel Available	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SOIC-24	MAX206	Transceiver	120 kb/s	4 Driver	3 Receiver	Full Duplex	5 V	5 V	SMD/SMT	20 mA	0 C	+ 70 C	Without ESD Protection	RS-232 Transceivers	Reel, Cut Tape, MouseReel
RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers MAX206EEAG+ Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥1,661 91In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX206EEAG+ Mouser Part # 700-MAX206EEAG	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers Learn More about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated maxim hvac solutions	Datasheet	91In Stock	¥1,661 ¥1,292.3 ¥1,199.2 ¥1,096.3 View ¥1,039.8 ¥1,019.9 ¥994.9 Quote	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SSOP-24	MAX206E	Transceiver	120 kb/s	4 Driver	3 Receiver	Full Duplex	5 V	5 V	SMD/SMT	20 mA	- 40 C	+ 85 C	15 kV	RS-232 Transceivers	Tube
RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers MAX206EEWG+ Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥2,445 47In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX206EEWG+ Mouser Part # 700-MAX206EEWG	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers Learn More about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated maxim hvac solutions	Datasheet	47In Stock	¥2,445 ¥2,391.8 ¥2,340.3 ¥2,292.2 View ¥2,257.3 ¥2,224.1 Quote	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SOIC-24	MAX206E	Transceiver	120 kb/s	4 Driver	3 Receiver		5 V	5 V	SMD/SMT	20 mA	- 40 C	+ 85 C	15 kV	RS-232 Transceivers	Tube
RS-232 Interface IC +5V, RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1 F External Capacitors MAX207CWG+ Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥2,513.1 20In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX207CWG+ Mouser Part # 700-MAX207CWG	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC +5V, RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1 F External Capacitors	Datasheet	20In Stock	¥2,513.1 ¥1,979.9 ¥1,788.9 ¥1,651 View ¥1,592.9 ¥1,556.4 ¥1,523.1 Quote	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SOIC-24	MAX207	Transceiver	120 kb/s	5 Driver	3 Receiver		5 V	5 V	SMD/SMT	20 mA	0 C	+ 70 C		RS-232 Transceivers	Tube
RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers MAX207ECAG+ Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥1,767.3 21In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX207ECAG+ Mouser Part # 700-MAX207ECAG	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers Learn More about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated maxim hvac solutions	Datasheet	21In Stock	¥1,767.3 ¥1,729.1 ¥1,690.9 ¥1,657.7 View ¥1,632.8 ¥1,607.8 ¥1,582.9 Quote	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SSOP-24	MAX207E	Transceiver	120 kb/s	5 Driver	3 Receiver	Full Duplex	5 V	5 V	SMD/SMT	20 mA	0 C	+ 70 C	15 kV	RS-232 Transceivers	Tube
RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers MAX207ECNG+ Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥2,923.4 36In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX207ECNG+ Mouser Part # 700-MAX207ECNG	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers Learn More about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated maxim hvac solutions	Datasheet	36In Stock	¥2,923.4 ¥2,317.1 ¥2,165.9 ¥2,023.1 View ¥1,971.6 ¥1,953.3 ¥1,951.7	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	PDIP-Narrow-24	MAX207E	Transceiver	120 kb/s	5 Driver	3 Receiver	Full Duplex	5 V	5 V	Through Hole	20 mA	0 C	+ 70 C	15 kV	RS-232 Transceivers	Tube
RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers MAX207ECWG+ Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥860.4 57In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX207ECWG+ Mouser Part # 700-MAX207ECWG	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers Learn More about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated maxim hvac solutions	Datasheet	57In Stock	¥860.4 ¥840.5 ¥822.2 ¥805.6 View ¥794 ¥782.3 ¥770.7 ¥759.1	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SOIC-24	MAX207E	Transceiver	120 kb/s	5 Driver	3 Receiver	Full Duplex	5 V	5 V	SMD/SMT	20 mA	0 C	+ 70 C	15 kV	RS-232 Transceivers	Tube
RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers MAX208ECAG+ Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥1,538.1 85In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX208ECAG+ Mouser Part # 700-MAX208ECAG	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers Learn More about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated maxim hvac solutions	Datasheet	85In Stock	¥1,538.1 ¥1,192.6 ¥1,106.2 ¥976.7 View ¥941.8 ¥910.2 ¥890.3 Quote	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SSOP-24	MAX208E	Transceiver	120 kb/s	4 Driver	4 Receiver	Full Duplex	5 V	5 V	SMD/SMT	20 mA	0 C	+ 70 C	15 kV	RS-232 Transceivers	Tube
RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers MAX208ECNG+ Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥3,059.6 46In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX208ECNG+ Mouser Part # 700-MAX208ECNG	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers Learn More about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated maxim hvac solutions	Datasheet	46In Stock	¥3,059.6 ¥2,425.1 ¥2,263.9 ¥2,008.1 View ¥1,923.4 ¥1,890.2 ¥1,886.9 Quote	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	PDIP-Narrow-24	MAX208E	Transceiver	120 kb/s	4 Driver	4 Receiver	Full Duplex	5 V	5 V	Through Hole	20 mA	0 C	+ 70 C	15 kV	RS-232 Transceivers	Tube
RS-232 Interface IC +5V, RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1 F External Capacitors MAX209CWG+ Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥2,511.4 29In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX209CWG+ Mouser Part # 700-MAX209CWG	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC +5V, RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1 F External Capacitors	Datasheet	29In Stock	¥2,511.4 ¥1,966.6 ¥1,918.5 ¥1,769 View ¥1,759 ¥1,705.8 ¥1,685.9 Quote	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SOIC-24	MAX209	Transceiver	120 kb/s	3 Driver	5 Receiver	Full Duplex	5 V, 13.2 V	5 V, 9 V	SMD/SMT	1 mA	0 C	+ 70 C	Without ESD Protection	RS-232 Transceivers	Tube
RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers MAX211ECAI+T Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥2,541.3 695In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX211ECAI+T Mouser Part # 700-MAX211ECAIT	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers Learn More about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated maxim hvac solutions	Datasheet	695In Stock	Cut Tape ¥2,541.3 ¥2,227.4 ¥2,072.9 ¥1,905.2 View ¥1,885.2 ¥1,848.7 ¥1,599.5 MouseReel Available	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SSOP-28	MAX211E	Transceiver	120 kb/s	4 Driver	5 Receiver	Full Duplex	5 V	5 V	SMD/SMT	20 mA	0 C	+ 70 C	15 kV	RS-232 Transceivers	Reel, Cut Tape, MouseReel
RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers MAX213ECWI+ Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥3,038 48In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX213ECWI+ Mouser Part # 700-MAX213ECWI	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers Learn More about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated maxim hvac solutions	Datasheet	48In Stock	¥3,038 ¥2,408.5 ¥2,252.3 ¥1,950 View ¥1,905.2 ¥1,820.5 ¥1,800.5 Quote	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SOIC-28	MAX213E	Transceiver	120 kb/s	4 Driver	5 Receiver	Full Duplex	5 V	5 V	SMD/SMT	20 mA	0 C	+ 70 C	15 kV	RS-232 Transceivers	Tube
RS-232 Interface IC +5V, RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1 F External Capacitors MAX213EWI+ Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated 1: ¥3,077.8 44In Stock	Mfr. Part # MAX213EWI+ Mouser Part # 700-MAX213EWI	Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated	RS-232 Interface IC +5V, RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1 F External Capacitors Learn More about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated maxim hvac solutions	Datasheet	44In Stock	¥3,077.8 ¥2,493.2 ¥2,117.8 ¥2,019.8 View ¥1,928.4 ¥1,886.9 ¥1,876.9	Min.: 1 Mult.: 1	SO-Wide-28	MAX213	Transceiver	120 kb/s	4 Driver	5 Receiver	Full Duplex	5 V	5 V	SMD/SMT	20 mA	- 40 C	+ 85 C	Without ESD Protection	RS-232 Transceivers	Tube