| PartNumber | MAX242EWN+ | MAX242EPN+ | MAX242EWN+T |
| Description | RS-232 Interface IC 5V MultiCh RS-232 Driver/Receiver | RS-232 Interface IC 5V MultiCh RS-232 Driver/Receiver | RS-232 Interface IC 5V MultiCh RS-232 Driver/Receiver |
| Manufacturer | Maxim Integrated | Maxim Integrated | Maxim Integrated |
| Product Category | RS-232 Interface IC | RS-232 Interface IC | RS-232 Interface IC |
| RoHS | Y | Y | Y |
| Mounting Style | SMD/SMT | Through Hole | SMD/SMT |
| Package / Case | SO-18 Wide | PDIP-18 | SOIC-18 Wide |
| Series | MAX242 | MAX242 | MAX242 |
| Function | Transceiver | Transceiver | Transceiver |
| Data Rate | 200 kb/s | 200 kb/s | 200 kb/s |
| Number of Drivers | 2 Driver | 2 Driver | 2 Driver |
| Number of Receivers | 2 Receiver | 2 Receiver | 2 Receiver |
| Operating Supply Current | 10 mA | 10 mA | 10 mA |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | - 40 C | - 40 C | - 40 C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | + 85 C | + 85 C | + 85 C |
| Packaging | Tube | Tube | Reel |
| Height | 2.35 mm (Max) | 4.45 mm (Max) | 2.35 mm (Max) |
| Length | 11.75 mm (Max) | 23.24 mm (Max) | 11.75 mm (Max) |
| Product | RS-232 Transceivers | RS-232 Transceivers | RS-232 Transceivers |
| Supply Type | Single Supply | Single Supply | Single Supply |
| Width | 7.6 mm (Max) | 7.87 mm (Max) | 7.6 mm (Max) |
| Brand | Maxim Integrated | Maxim Integrated | Maxim Integrated |
| Shutdown | With Shutdown | With Shutdown | With 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 | 3.5 us, 1 us | 3.5 us, 1 us | 3.5 us, 1 us |
| Factory Pack Quantity | 40 | 20 | 1000 |
| Subcategory | Interface ICs | Interface ICs | Interface ICs |
| Part # Aliases | MAX242 | MAX242 | MAX242 |
| Unit Weight | - | 0.044801 oz | - |