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I'd be surprised if any modern board didn't use something like a MAX232 or something similar though


The context being that a MAX232 only needs +5vcc, right?

Edit: Apparently called 'Integrated charge pumps'


Yes, there are low current requirements, so typical uart to rs232 transceiver ICs include the electronics necessary to provide the higher voltage +- supplies.




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