Re: MAX-232 chip info wanted

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From: Paul Rodman
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 1989 18:47

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>>I've seen numerous references to the MAX-232 chip for TTL/RS232 conversion;
>>who makes this IC (i.e. part number so I can find it in a databook) ... 
>
>The part number is MAX-232, just like it says.  It's made by Maxim; don't
>expect to find it in databooks from anyone else yet.


Dallas semiconductor makes a similar chip that steals power from the rs232
side for itself. The also make a chip that is powered off the +5 volt side
that has a charge pump for making the +- volts for rs232 (I think it uses
9 volts). Sorry my catalog is at home so I don't have the numbers...



    Paul Rodman/ KA1ZA
    rodman@mfci.uucp

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