I am trying to design an rs232 circuit from 2 transisitors. The circuit shown has worked well, except one day when changing the MPU, the MPU receiver transisitor popped.

http://flowperformance.com/images/rs232circuit.gif

Are there any major flaws with this circuit, and how can I prevent the MPU receiving transistor from popping?

Thanks

John
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