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From: ron_pool@nysaes.cornell.edu (Ron Pool)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: RS232 Driver Request
Message-ID: <1990Dec3.195356.4962@sbcs.sunysb.edu>
Date: 3 Dec 90 19:53:56 GMT
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In article <1990Dec3.054329.5931@hayes.ims.alaska.edu> 
ftpam1@acad3.alaska.edu (MUNTS PHILLIP A) writes:
>      Finally, you can use the MAX232 which also has both drivers and receivers
> on one chip.  This can run on a single 5V supply but you need to add 4 
small
> capacitors for the on board voltage generators.  The advantage of the 
MAX232
> is it has many more sources than either of the others.  There is also a 
MAX233,
> my personal favorite, that has the capacitors integrated, but it is 
single 
> sourced from Maxim, as far as I know.

Active Electronics lists the MAX233.  I think they have a $25 minimum but 
will sell to individuals.  The 800 number directory assistance should have 
Active's number (call 1-800-555-1212 and ask for the 800 # for Active).

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