Hi Tony,

I've used the ICL232 a few times, it recommends that you use 1uF caps (I use
SMT tantalums, 25V), the MAX on the other hand recommends 10uF caps. (from
memory)

I suspect that you will need to use larger caps or the voltage
doubler/inverters won't be able to keep up with current demand in the
circuit.

Cheers,
Ash.

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> Hi all,
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> Has anyone had any trouble using MAX232 or ICL232 chips with 0.1uF
> surface mount caps?
>
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