Description

The ST16C650AIQ48 is a Universal Asynchronous Receiver and Transmitter (UART) from the ST16C650A1 series and falls under the product category of UARTs. It supports 2.90 to 5.5 volt operations, 5-volt tolerant inputs, and features automatic RS485 half-duplex control output, programmable infrared encoder pulse width capability, and sleep mode with wake-up indicator. The device is software compatible with industry-standard 16C450, 16C550, and ST16C580 UARTs and has a data rate of up to 3.125 Mbps at 5 volts.

Specifications and Features

The device features automatic hardware flow control with hysteresis, automatic software flow control, and 32-byte transmit and receive FIFOs. With a top mark date code of "I2 YYWW" and newer, the ST16C650AIQ48 has 0 ns address hold time, Intel or PC Mode 8-bit Bus Interface, and supports a wide range of applications including battery-operated electronics, handheld terminals, Wi-Fi Infrared data communication systems, cellular phone DataPort, and personal digital assistants.

Application Scenarios

The ST16C650AIQ48 is a versatile UART suitable for different applications including but not limited to battery-operated electronics, personal digital assistants, and handheld terminals. Cellular phones, Wi-Fi Infrared data communication systems, and DT systems also benefit from the UART's features and capabilities.

Comparison

• Supports data rate of up to 3.125 Mbps at 5 volts
• Automatic hardware and software flow control features
• Programmable infrared encoder pulse width
• Automatic RS485 half-duplex control output

• Compatibility issues with devices that do not support industry standard UARTs
• May require additional components to function optimally