Texas Instruments · Electronic Components
MAX232DW
IC DUAL EIA-232 DRVR/RCVR 16SOIC
Part NumberMAX232DW
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5962-01-590-4583 (NSN)
Federal Item NameMICROCIRCUIT,LINEAR
Operating Temp Range+0.0 TO 70.0 CELSIUS
Storage Temp Range-65.0 TO 150.0 CELSIUS
Voltage Rating5.0 VOLTS NOMINAL TOTAL SUPPLY
Design Function2 DRIVER AND 2 RECEIVER
Terminals16 PIN
Enclosure ConfigurationDUAL-IN-LINE
Federal Supply Class5962 — Microcircuits, Electronic
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is MAX232DW available?
We can source MAX232DW even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is MAX232DW by Texas Instruments obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If MAX232DW has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like MAX232DW?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for MAX232DW?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.