Alternatives to MaxLinear, Inc. SP232ECT-L/TR
MaxLinear, Inc. SP232ECT-L/TR and its qualified second sources, compared on form/fit/function, stock, lifecycle and price — the same checks Parter runs inside a BOM.
 SP232ECT-L/TRMaxLinear, Inc. | SP232EET-L/TRMaxLinear, Inc. | HIN232ECBZ-TRenesas Electronics Corporation | +2more | |
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| FFF Compatibility | Pinout and package are identical to the target part.Uses the same 16-SOIC (Wide, 7.50mm width) surface-mount package.Meets or exceeds all electrical parameters, providing the same 240kbps speed. | Exact pinout match for all 16 pins.Standard 16-SOIC Wide package (7.50mm body width) is a footprint match.Slightly lower maximum data rate of 230kbps compared to the original 240kbps. | ||
 AI Summary | SP232ECT-L/TR by MaxLinear, Inc.: 2/2 Transceiver Full RS232 16-SOIC. | This is the industrial-grade version of the same transceiver family, offering an extended operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C. It serves as a direct, highly reliable drop-in replacement with identical performance specifications.
| An active second-source option from Renesas, this transceiver is pin-for-pin compatible. It runs on a standard 5V supply and offers equivalent ESD protection and commercial temperature range.
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| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active | Unknown | |
| Market Availability | In stock | In stock | Unknown | |
| REACH | REACH | Unknown | Unknown | |
| RoHS | RoHS | RoHS | Unknown | |
| Description | 2/2 Transceiver Full RS232 16-SOIC | 2/2 Transceiver Full RS232 16-SOIC | An active second-source option from Renesas, this transceiver is pin-for-pin compatible. It runs on a standard 5V supply and offers equivale | |
| Manufacturer | MaxLinear, Inc. | MaxLinear, Inc. | Renesas Electronics Corporation | |
| Type | Interface | Interface | Component | |
| Datasheet | Open | N/A | N/A | |
| Lead Time | 20 weeks | 12 weeks | Unknown | |
| Country of Origin | - | - | - | |
| Export Control Class Number | EAR99 | EAR99 | EAR99 | |
| HTSUS Code | 8542.39.0090 | - | - | |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 3 (168 Hours) | - | - | |
| Type | Transceiver | - | - | |
| Duplex | Full | - | - | |
| Protocol | RS232 | - | - | |
| Data Rate | 240kbps | - | - | |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | - | - | |
| Package / Case | 16-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width) | - | - | |
| Voltage - Supply | 4.5V ~ 5.5V | - | - | |
| Receiver Hysteresis | 500 mV | - | - |
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Yes. The MaxLinear, Inc. SP232ECT-L/TR is active and in production. The parts listed here are qualified equivalents if you need a second source or better availability.
The closest qualified second sources for the MaxLinear, Inc. SP232ECT-L/TR are the SP232EET-L/TR (MaxLinear, Inc.) and the HIN232ECBZ-T (Renesas Electronics Corporation), out of 4 matched alternatives in total. Each is compared against the original on fit, form and function in the table above.
Not always. The alternatives to the SP232ECT-L/TR are matched on function but can differ in package, pinout or a key parameter, so review the fit/form/function notes in the table and the datasheet before designing one in.
The SP232ECT-L/TR (MaxLinear, Inc.) is a part in the Interface category. This page lists qualified, cross-referenced replacements for it with a side-by-side comparison.
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