Re: DS275 RS232 Level Converters

From: sleeper75se (sleeper75se_at_yahoo.se)
Date: 2001-12-15 14:33:26


--- In buildcheapeeg_at_yahoogroups.com, Doug Sutherland <wearable_at_earthlink.net> wrote:
> It was mentioned more than once that MAX232 draws too much
> current to be powered by the PC serial port. I wonder if
> DS275 might be good for this, seems to be low power. I have
> used these instead of MAX232 with very good results. I like
> how they are small (8-pin DIP) and require no external caps.
> Check the data sheet and let me know what you think.

Hi Doug,

at first glance it looks like it could work pretty well. Thanks.

PS.
Very good article in the other thread (about impedances). How do you
find all this stuff? :-)
DS.



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