kenasw@btinternet.com wrote :

> Is there any down side to the MAX233(A) due to the internal
> capacitors, or will it be a good choice instead of MAX232(A) ?

Hint, check the prices !

MAX232 from Maxim at Digikey : aprox $4 ea.
MAX233 from Maxim at Digikey : from $7 ea.

Also :
MAX232 from Texas at Digikey : $0.90 (!).

But of course, if price isn't an issue... :-)

Jan-Erik.



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