NXP Semiconductors SC16C550B
The SC16C550B is a Universal Asynchronous Receiver and Transmitter (UART) used for serial data communications. Its principal function is to convert parallel data into serial data, and vice versa. The UART can handle serial data rates up to 3 Mbit/s.| Part No. | SC16C550B |
|---|---|
| Datasheet | SC16C550B Download |
| Manufacturer |  NXP Semiconductors |
| Description | UART |
| Buy | Stock & Price |
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
● 5 V, 3.3 V and 2.5 V operation● Industrial temperature range
● After reset, all registers are identical to the typical 16C450 register set
● Capable of running with all existing generic 16C450 software
● Pin compatibility with the industry-standard ST16C450/550, TL16C450/550, PC16C450/550
● Up to 3 Mbit/s transmit/receive operation at 5 V, 2 Mbit/s at 3.3 V, and 1 Mbit/s at 2.5 V
● 5 V tolerant on input only pins1
● 16 byte transmit FIFO
● 16 byte receive FIFO with error flags
● Programmable auto-RTS and auto-CTS
● In auto-CTS mode, CTS controls transmitter
● In auto-RTS mode, RX FIFO contents and threshold control RTS
● Automatic hardware flow control
● Software selectable baud rate generator
● Four selectable Receive FIFO interrupt trigger levels
● Standard modem interface
● Standard asynchronous error and framing bits (Start, Stop, and Parity Overrun Break)
● Independent receiver clock input
● Transmit, Receive, Line Status, and Data Set interrupts independently controlled 1.
