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Single Channel 16-byte FIFOs UART

Up to 1.5Mbps(5V), 1.25Mbps(3.3V) and 1Mbps(2.5V) operation TI Patented Programmable auto-RTS and auto-CTS 5mm x 5mm 32-pin QFN package and 48-pin QFP Programmable baud rate generator Independent clock for the receiver P4P and functionally compatible to Industry Standard 16C550 function 16 byte FIFOs reduce CPU overhead Compatibility with high speed processors

TL16C550D

Portable, battery powered designs

PDAs, MP3 players, Cellular Data Port

Gaming Systems Point-of-Sale Terminal

1 ku SRP = $1. 75

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Dual Channel 64-byte FIFOs UART

TL16C752B

TI Patented Programmable auto-RTS and auto-CTS Xon/Xoff software flow control Up to 3 Mbps baud rate at 3.3V Programmable and selectable transmit and receive FIFO trigger levels

64 byte FIFOs significantly reduce CPU overhead Enhanced sleep mode Compatibility with high speed processors

Telecommunication routers Handheld terminals Mobile Computing Factory Automation

1 ku SRP = $3.10

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Dual Channel 64-byte FIFOs UART

TL16C752C

TI Patented Programmable auto-RTS and auto-CTS Xon/Xoff software flow control 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, and 5V operation Programmable and selectable transmit and receive FIFO trigger levels

64 byte FIFOs significantly reduce CPU overhead Enhanced sleep mode Compatibility with high speed processors

Telecommunication routers Handheld terminals Mobile Computing Factory Automation

1 ku SRP = $3.10

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Quad Channel 64-byte FIFOs UART

Up to 3Mbps(5V) and 2Mbps(3.3V) operation TI Patented Programmable auto-RTS and auto-CTS Xon/Xoff software flow control Programmable and selectable transmit and receive FIFO trigger levels Pin compatible with SC16C754 and ST16C654(D) 64 byte FIFOs significantly reduce CPU overhead Compatibility with high speed processors Enhanced sleep mode

TL16C754B

Telecommunication routers Point-of-Sale terminals Factory Automation Data Concentrators

1 ku SRP = $8.35

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Quad Channel 64-byte FIFOs UART

Up to 3Mbps(5V) and 2Mbps(3.3V) operation TI Patented Programmable auto-RTS and auto-CTS Xon/Xoff software flow control Programmable and selectable transmit and receive FIFO trigger levels Pin compatible with SC16C754 and ST16C654(D) 64 byte FIFOs significantly reduce CPU overhead Compatibility with high speed processors Enhanced sleep mode

TL16C754C

Telecommunication routers Point-of-Sale terminals Factory Automation Data Concentrators

1 ku SRP = $8.35

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Dual channel with 16-byte FIFOs UART

Up to 1.5Mbps(5V), 1.25Mbps(3.3V) and 1Mbps(2.5V) operation Programmable auto-RTS and autoCTS Programmable baud rate generator 5mm x 5mm 32-pin QFN (RHB) and 48-pin QFP Point-of-Sale terminals Gaming terminals Portable applications Router control Cellular data
1 ku SRP = $3.15

TL16C2550

Pin compatible with SC16C2550 and ST(XR)16C(L)2550 16 byte FIFOs reduce CPU overhead Board savings using 32-pin QFN pkg

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Dual channel with 16-byte FIFOs UART

Up to 1.5Mbps(5V), 1.25Mbps(3.3V) and 1Mbps(2.5V) operation Programmable auto-RTS and autoCTS Programmable baud rate generator 5mm x 5mm 32-pin QFN (RHB) and 44-pin PLCC Point-of-Sale terminals Gaming terminals Portable applications Router control Cellular data
1 ku SRP = $3.15

TL16C2552

Pin compatible with SC16C2552 and ST(XR)16C(L)2552 16 byte FIFOs reduce CPU overhead Board savings using 32-pin QFN pkg

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UART System Block Diagram

UARTs are useful in applications where a lower cost of connection is desired. A UART takes a parallel data stream and funnels it down to a serial data stream at the transceiver end and then returns the data stream to a parallel signal at the receiver end. This lowers the cost of connection by
Decreasing the number of transceivers that are necessary. Enabling the connecting cable to be less costly and less bulky.

UARTs are useful in applications that require a bandwidth of 3 Mbps if a LVDS transceiver/receiver is used and a bandwidth of up to 500 kbps if a RS232 transceiver/receiver is used.
UART UART (TL16C550D) RS-232 RS - 232 RS-485 ( SN75LV4737A) LVDS RS-232 RS-485 LVDS UART UART (TL16C550D)

(TL16C550C)

(TL16C550C)

Serial Signal 8 bit parallel signal

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What is a UART?
Key Functions of a UART
Serial to Parallel Conversion Buffering Data Communication Baud Rate Generation Communication Handshaking Start/Stop Bits Parity Generation

End Equipments

Modem PC Com Port -- Serial Port Telecom Factory Automation and Process Control Point of Sales Systems Gaming Terminals Network Management Other - parallel-to-serial and serial-toparallel data conversion/transmission
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UART Selection Guide

Device TL16C2550 TL16C2552 TL16C450 TL16C451 TL16C452 TL16C550C TL16C550D TL16C552 TL16C552A TL16C554 TL16C554A TL16C750 TL16C752B TL16C752C TL16C754B TL16C754C TL16PC564B/BLV TL16PIR552 Channel(s) 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 4 4 1 2 2 4 4 1 2 Characterized Temp (0C) Package(s) Description 0 to 70 32QFN/44PLCC Dual UART w ith programmable Auto-RTS and Auto-CTS -40 to 85 48TQFP available 2Q05 16-Byte 2.5/3.3/5 0 to 70 32QFN/44PLCC Dual UART w ith programmable Auto-RTS and Auto-CTS -40 to 85 available 2Q05 None 5 0 to 70 40DIP/44PLCC Single UART None 5 0 to 70 68PLCC Single UART w ith Parallel Port None 5 0 to 70 68PLCC Dual UART w ith Parallel Port 16-Byte 3.3/5 0 to 70 40DIP/44PLCC Single UART w ith Hardw are Auto Flow Control -40 to 85 48LQFP/48TQFP 16-Byte 2.5/3.3/5 0 to 70 32QFN Single UART w ith Hardw are Auto Flow Control -40 to 85 48LQFP/48TQFP 16-Byte 5 0 to 70 68PLCC Dual UART w ith Parallel Port, recommend TL16C552A 16-Byte 5 0 to 70 68PLCC/80TQFP Dual UART w ith Parallel Port -40 to 85 16-Byte 5 0 to 70 68PLCC/80LQFP Quad UART, recommend TL16C554A -40 to 85 16-Byte 5 0 to 70 68PLCC/80LQFP Quad UART w ith Hardw are Auto Flow Control -40 to 85 16/64 Byte 5 0 to 70 44PLCC/64LQFP Single UART w ith Hardw are Auto Flow Control -40 to 85 Low er Pow er Modes 64-Byte 3.3 0 to 70 48LQFP/48TQFP Dual UART w ith Hardw are Auto Flow Control -40 to 85 Low er Pow er Modes 64-Byte 1.8/2.5/3.3/5 0 to 70 32QFN/48TQFP Dual UART w ith Hardw are Auto Flow Control -40 to 85 Low er Pow er Modes, RS485 and IrDA interface, avail 3Q05 64-Byte 3.3/5 0 to 70 68PLCC/80LQFP Dual UART w ith Hardw are Auto Flow Control -40 to 85 Low er Pow er Modes 64-Byte 1.8/2.5/3.3/5 0 to 70 80LQFP Dual UART w ith Hardw are Auto Flow Control -40 to 85 Low er Pow er Modes, available 3Q05 16/64-Byte 3.3/5 0 to 70 100BGA/100LQFP Single UART w ith PCMCIA Interface 16-Byte 5 0 to 70 80QFP Duat UART w ith selectable IR & 1284 Modes FIFOs 16-Byte Voltage(V) 2.5/3.3/5 Price Call Call 1.50 2.50 2.55 1.75 1.75 3.90 3.85 6.05 6.00 3.70 3.10 Call 8.35 Call 5.9/6.10 6.10

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UART Roadmap
8 Legend RTPd Phase 1 2005 Phase 2 2006 Phase 3 2007 TL28L198 TL16C758

TL28L194 TL28C94 TL16C554B TL16C554A

TL16C754C TL16C754B

# of Channels

TL28L92 2 TL16C452 TL28C92

TL16C752C

TL16C2552
TL16C2550 TL16C552A TL16C752B

TL28L91
1 TL16C450 TL16C550D w/TQFP & QFN TL16C550C

TL16C750A

TL16C750

No FIFO

8 Byte

16 Byte

64 Byte

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Competitive Cross Reference

#ch FIFO 0 Exar ST16C450CP40 ST16C450CJ44 ST16C550CP40 ST16C550CJ44 ST16C550IJ44 ST16C550CQ48 ST16C550IQ48 ST16C550CQ48 ST16C550IQ48 XR16L580IL National Philips P16550DN P16550DV SC16C550IN40 SC16C550IA44 SC16C550IA44 SC16C550IB48 SC16C550IB48 SC16C550IB48 SC16C550IB48 SC16C750IA44 SC16C750IB64 SC16C750IB64 ST16C452CJ68 ST16C552CJ68 ST16C552ACJ68 ST16C552AIJ68 XR16L2550IL XR16L2550IL ST16C2550CJ44 ST16C2550IJ44 XR16L2550IJ ST16C2550CQ48 ST16C2550CIQ48 XR16L2550IM ST16C2552CJ ST16C2552IJ XR16L2552IJ ST16C454CJ68 ST16C454IJ68 ST16C554DCJ68 ST16C554DIJ68 Temp C C C C I C I C I I C C I C C C I C I C I I C I C I C I C I C I C and I C and I Package 40DIP 44PLCC 40DIP 44PLCC 44PLCC 48LQFP 48LQFP 48TQFP 48TQFP 32QFN 44PLCC 64LQFP 64LQFP 68PLCC 68PLCC 68PLCC 68PLCC 32QFN 32QFN 44PLCC 44PLCC 44PLCC 48TQFP 48TQFP 48TQFP 44PLCC 44PLCC 44PLCC 68PLCC 68PLCC 68PLCC 68PLCC 80LQFP 80LQFP 68PLCC 80LQFP TI TL16C450N TL16C450FN TL16C550CN TL16C550CFN TL16C550CIFN TL16C550DPT TL16C550DIPT TL16C550DPFB TL16C550DIPFB TL16C550DIRHB TL16C750FN TL16C750PM TL16C750IPM TL16C452FN TL16C552AFN TL16C552AFN TL16C552AIFN TL16C2550RHB TL16C2550IRHB TL16C2550FN TL16C2550IFN TL16C2550IFN TL16C2550PFB TL16C2550IPFB TL16C2550IPFB TL16C2552FN TL16C2552IFN TL16C2552IFN TL16C554AFN TL16C554IFN TL16C554AFN TL16C554IFN TL16C554APN TL16C554AIPN TL16C754BFN TL16C754BPN

16 1

64 0

SC16C2550IA44 SC16C2550IA44 SC16C2550IB48 SC16C2550IB48 SC16C2552IA44 SC16C2552IA44 SC16C554DIA68 SC16C554DIA68 SC16C554DIA68 SC16C554DIA68 SC16C554DIB80 SC16C554DIB80 SC16C754IA68 SC16C754IB80

16

16 4

ST16C654DCJ68 64

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