Both use four external 0.1µF capacitors to generate the required RS-232 signal levels.
Known for extremely low supply current, typically around 0.3mA (up to 1mA max) when unloaded. sp3232+vs+max3232+exclusive
When you look under the hood, the performance profiles begin to diverge. 1. Data Rate Thresholds Both use four external 0
You require reliability (Maxim’s testing protocols are historically more rigorous). sp3232+vs+max3232+exclusive
Here is the exclusive breakdown of how these two RS-232 transceivers stack up against each other. ⚡ The Core Functional Similarity