most often this suffix is the package and temperature range.
As long as it fits it should be fine.
But beware, there were -R versions of ICs that were mirrored upside down!
Ideally check the datasheet, but different manufacturers may use different suffixes.
CPE should be consumer temp range, and plastic DIP, i think, for maxim.
ST
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On Mon, 01 May 2006 16:40:15 +0200, lcdpublishing <lcdpublishing@...> wrote:
Hi Guys,
I have a number of MAX232 chips on hand. Some are marked MAX232cpe
and some are marked MAX232n. I tried to gather up what the
differences are from the datasheet, but all that did was confuse me
more. My primary concern is if they both get wired up the same, I am
not too worried about if they are "industrial" or "medical" grade etc.
If anyone knows the differences, I sure would appreciate the info!
THanks again!
Chris
