MAX232: Finding Best Suitable Replacement for Obsolete PN DS14C232CM

Jerry Hu

Part Number: MAX232
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MAX3232, , TRS3232E, TRS3232

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I would like to find the best suitable replacement for obsolete part number DS14C232CM - 2/2 Transceiver Full RS232 16-SOIC. DigiKey suggest MAX232 or MAX3232 series are available substitutes to DS14C232CM.

Please see datasheet: https://mm.digikey.com/Volume0/opasdata/d220001/medias/docus/794/DS14C232_Rev2013.pdf

1 month ago

0 Amy 1 month ago

TI__Genius 11691 points

Hi Jerry,

It looks like DS14C232 is a 5V 2TX/2RX RS-232 transceiver.

Check into the TRS3232 or TRS3232E to see if they would work for your application.

The MAX3232 may also be an option: Compare products (ti.com)

Notice on the MAX3232 page (MAX3232E data sheet, product information and support | TI.com) the "Similar products you might be interested in" section mentions "

Drop-in replacement with upgraded functionality to the compared device"

Thanks, Amy

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