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ST16C1550/51
UART WITH 16-BYTE FIFOS
Rev. 3.10
PLCC Package
DESCRIPTION
The ST16C1550, ST16C1551 series (here on denoted as the 155X) is a universal asynchronous receiver and
transmitter (UART). The 155X is an improved version of the SSI 73M1550 and SSI 73M2550 UART with higher
operating speed and lower access time. The 155X provides enhanced UART functions with 16 byte FIFOs, a
modem control interface, independent programmable baud rate generators with clock rates 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. The 155X is available in a 28-pin PLCC/plastic-DIP, 48-pin TQFP
packages.. The Baud rate generator can be configured for either crystal or external clock input with the exception
of the 28 pin 1551 package. An external clock must be provided for the 28 pin 1551 package. Each package type,
with the exception of the 28 pin 1550, provides a buffered reset output that can be controlled through user software.
DMA monitor signals TXRDY/RXRDY are not available at the 155X I/O pins but these signals are accessible
through ISR register bits 4-5. Except as listed above, each package version has the same features. The 155X
is functionally compatible with the 16C550. The 155X is fabricated in an advanced CMOS process to achieve low
drain power and high speed requirements.
FEATURES
Pin and functionally compatible to SSI 73M1550/
2550/Software compatible INS8250, NS16C550
1.5 Mbps transmit/receive operation (24Mhz
Max.) with programmable clock control
16 byte transmit FIFO.
16 byte receive FIFO with error flags.
Four independently selectable Transmit and Re-
ceive FIFO interrupt trigger levels
Modem control signals (-CTS, -RTS, -DSR, -DTR,
-RI, -CD).
Programmable character lengths (5, 6, 7, 8) with
Even, odd, or no parity
Crystal or external clock input (except 28 pin
ST16C1551)
Provides enhanced 16C550 features for power
down and software controllable reset output
460.8 Kbps transmit/receive operation with 7.3728
MHz crystal or external clock source
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part number
ST16C1550CP28
ST16C1550CJ28
ST16C1550CQ48 48
ST16C1551CP28
ST16C1551CJ28
ST16C1551CQ48 48
Pin
28
28
Package
PDIP
PLCC
TQFP
PDip
PLCC
TQFP
Operating temperature
0° C to + 70° C
0° C to + 70° C
0° C to + 70° C
0° C to + 70° C
0° C to + 70° C
0° C to + 70° C
28
28
Part number
ST16C1550IP28
ST16C1550IJ28
ST16C1550IQ48
ST16C1551IP28
ST16C1551IJ28
ST16C1550IQ48
Pin
28
28
48
28
28
48
Package
PDIP
PLCC
TQFP
PDip
PLCC
TQFP
Operating temperature
-40° C to + 85° C
-40° C to + 85° C
-40° C to + 85° C
-40° C to + 85° C
-40° C to + 85° C
-40° C to + 85° C
4
3
2
1
2
2
2
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
D4
D5
D6
D7
RX
TX
-CS
-CTS
RESET
-DTR
-RTS
A0
A1
A2
D
D
D
D
V
-
-
X
X
-
G
-
-
I
ST16C1550CJ28