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Steve_88
- 20th September 2010, 03:06
I've used quite a few DS275 RS232 -> TTL converter chips in the past. I see they are now a discontinued part. Anyone familiar with a similar chip? I really liked the fact it required no external components and was available in a 8 pin soic package. I know it didn't generate true RS232 levels, but was a super little chip.
Thanks,
Steve

Dave
- 20th September 2010, 11:42
Steve_88, I use MAX3311's in my designs, They work great....

Dave Purola,
N8NTA

Ioannis
- 20th September 2010, 20:03
How about the classic MAX232 chip made by most companies?

Ioannis

mackrackit
- 20th September 2010, 22:00
Or the MAX233. No externals.
http://www.maxim-ic.com/datasheet/index.mvp/id/1798

Steve_88
- 21st September 2010, 14:26
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I liked the simplicity of the DS275, small pin count and that no external parts were required. Sometimes I can't see the forest........