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Jul 5, 2002 | 03:09 PM

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MAX232 IC Chip

I am going to build a aldl interface. Does anyone know where to get this chip? Radio Shack can't get it. Is there another chip I can use beside this one?

Jul 5, 2002 | 06:13 PM

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max232

http://www.digikey.com/

for all your electronic needs!

Jul 5, 2002 | 07:48 PM

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Jameco.com is cheaper and has stock of that stuff. Digikey has more variety of stuff though. But for small orders Jameco rules..

Jul 6, 2002 | 11:56 AM

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You can also try http://www.mouser.com/ ,I've had good luck with them.

Jul 8, 2002 | 02:05 PM

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www.maxim-ic.com

you can get a free sample directly from them.

Jul 8, 2002 | 04:39 PM

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how do you get a free sample?

never mind figured it out. but which MAX232 chip to get there are 75 variations!

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Jul 8, 2002 | 05:44 PM

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If you read the spec sheets on the chip it will explain to you what the different suffixs mean. You're looking for a DIP package chip. Things like temperature range and voltage tolerances are up to you, but dont matter in the operation of the circuit usually (speaking in general terms here.) I *think* in maxim that would be a MAX232ECP, but you need to check in the spec sheet.