SC16IS762IPW,112 Dual UART with I2C-bus/SPI Interface
The SC16IS762IPW,112 is a dual Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) from NXP Semiconductors designed to add two additional UART interfaces to your microcontroller or microprocessor-based systems. With its I2C-bus/SPI interface, this integrated circuit ensures seamless communication and is ideal for applications where space and budget are limited.
Key Features
- Interface Options: The device supports both I2C and SPI interfaces, providing flexibility for various system design requirements.
- Dual UART Channels: It features two independent UART channels that can run simultaneously, facilitating efficient serial communication.
- High Data Rates: Each UART channel can support data rates up to 5 Mbps, ensuring high-speed data transfer capabilities.
- 64-byte FIFO: Comes with a 64-byte FIFO (First In First Out) buffer for each UART channel, which helps to reduce the overhead of CPU data management.
- Auto Hardware Flow Control: This feature allows for automatic control of data flow using hardware handshaking signals (CTS/RTS).
- Programmable Baud Rate Generator: The baud rate generator can be programmed to generate a wide range of baud rates to accommodate various communication standards.
- IrDA SIR Built-In Support: The SC16IS762IPW,112 is equipped with an infrared data association (IrDA) SIR encoder/decoder, allowing for infrared communication capabilities.
Applications
This versatile device is suitable for a broad range of applications, including but not limited to:
- Point-of-sale systems
- Industrial control
- Factory automation
- Gaming machines
- Healthcare systems
- Networking equipment
Package and Quality
The SC16IS762IPW,112 comes in a TSSOP28 (Thin Shrink Small Outline Package) which is known for its small footprint and suitability for space-constrained applications. NXP's commitment to quality ensures that the device meets the stringent industrial standards for performance and reliability.