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Although the MAX202 and MAX232 are both RS-232 level converters, their main difference is voltage. The MAX202 has a supply voltage range of 4.5V to 5.5V, while the MAX232 has a supply voltage range of 5V to 15V. Therefore, using MAX232 instead of MAX202 may result in voltage incompatibility and circuit damage. A chip that matches the design specifications is recommended.
max202 chip can not be replaced with max232, they are very different.