At 02:17 PM 9/07/01 +1000, you wrote:
>Hi all,
>Has anyone had any trouble using MAX232 or ICL232 chips with 0.1uF
>surface mount caps?

It depends on the data rate & what brand of MAX232 you're using.
Check the data sheet for the exact one you have. I use 100n (through
hole) with the Sipex SP202E all the time @ 9600. Some brands don't
like running with 100n especially at higher baud rates.
Regards...

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