| PartNumber | MAX238ENG+ | MAX238ERG | MAX238ENG |
| Description | RS-232 Interface IC MAX238ENG+ | RS-232 Interface IC +5V-Powered, Multichannel RS-232 Drivers/Receivers | RS-232 Interface IC +5V-Powered, Multichannel RS-232 Drivers/Receivers |
| Manufacturer | Maxim Integrated | Maxim Integrated | Maxim Integrated |
| Product Category | RS-232 Interface IC | RS-232 Interface IC | RS-232 Interface IC |
| RoHS | Y | - | - |
| Mounting Style | Through Hole | Through Hole | Through Hole |
| Package / Case | PDIP-24 | CDIP-24 | PDIP-24 |
| Series | MAX238 | MAX238 | MAX238 |
| Function | Transceiver | Transceiver | Transceiver |
| Data Rate | 120 kb/s | 120 kb/s | 120 kb/s |
| Number of Drivers | 4 Driver | 4 Driver | 4 Driver |
| Number of Receivers | 4 Receiver | 4 Receiver | 4 Receiver |
| Supply Voltage Max | 5.5 V | 5.5 V | 5.5 V |
| Supply Voltage Min | 4.5 V | 4.5 V | 4.5 V |
| Operating Supply Current | 15 mA | 15 mA | 15 mA |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | - 40 C | - 40 C | - 40 C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | + 85 C | + 85 C | + 85 C |
| Packaging | Tube | - | - |
| Height | 4.45 mm (Max) | 3.3 mm (Max) | 4.45 mm (Max) |
| Length | 32.13 mm (Max) | 32.51 mm (Max) | 32.13 mm (Max) |
| Product | RS-232 Transceivers | RS-232 Transceivers | RS-232 Transceivers |
| Supply Type | Single Supply | Single Supply | Single Supply |
| Width | 7.87 mm (Max) | 7.87 mm (Max) | 7.87 mm (Max) |
| Brand | Maxim Integrated | Maxim Integrated | Maxim Integrated |
| Shutdown | Without Shutdown | Without Shutdown | Without Shutdown |
| Operating Supply Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Product Type | RS-232 Interface IC | RS-232 Interface IC | RS-232 Interface IC |
| Propagation Delay Time | 10 us | 10 us | 10 us |
| Factory Pack Quantity | 15 | - | - |
| Subcategory | Interface ICs | Interface ICs | Interface ICs |
| Part # Aliases | MAX238 | MAX238 | MAX238 |
| Unit Weight | 0.131925 oz | - | 0.131925 oz |