# RS232 Converter SMD - MAX3232

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** COM-00589 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
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The ‘must have’ IC for 3V projects. This is the RS232 converter IC that is capable of running at 3V and communicating with 3V logic. Comes in an easy to solder 16-Pin SOIC SMD package. Requires four external 0.1uF ceramic capacitors - no more 10uF monsters! Operates from 2.7V to 6V.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $3.60 (inc GST) — $3.27 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $3.17 (exc GST) · 25+ $3.11 (exc GST) · 100+ $2.98 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 17 and Aug 24.

## Description

The ‘must have’ IC for 3V projects. This is the RS232 converter IC that is capable of running at 3V and communicating with 3V logic. Comes in an easy to solder 16-Pin SOIC SMD package. Requires four external 0.1uF ceramic capacitors - no more 10uF monsters! Operates from 2.7V to 6V.

**Documents:**

- [Datasheet ](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/SP3232EBCA-L_23152d52f8f.pdf)(3232EB)

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