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Preliminary Information
DUAL UART WITH 128-byte FIFOs AND RS-485 HALF DUPLEX CONTROL
XR16C2850
DESCRIPTION
The XR16C2850 (2850) is a dual universal asynchronous receiver and transmitter (UART). The 2850 provides enhanced UART functions with 128 byte FIFO, automatic RS-485 half duplex control, a modem control interface, and data rates up to 1.5 Mbps. Onboard status registers provide the user with error indications and operational status. System interrupts and modem control features may be tailored by external software to meet specific user requirements. An internal loopback capability allows onboard diagnostics. Independent programmable baud rate generators are provided to select transmit and receive clock rates up to 1.5 Mbps.