ASYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATIONS ELEMENT The TL16C554IFNG4 is a quad universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) manufactured by Texas Instruments (TI). Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:
### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** Texas Instruments (TI)
- **Part Number:** TL16C554IFNG4
- **Type:** Quad UART
- **Operating Voltage:** 5V
- **Data Rate:** Up to 1.5 Mbps
- **FIFO Depth:** 16 bytes per channel (Tx & Rx)
- **Number of Channels:** 4
- **Interface:** Parallel (8-bit)
- **Package:** PLCC-68
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C
- **Additional Features:**
- Programmable baud rate generator
- Modem control signals (CTS, RTS, DSR, DTR, RI, DCD)
- Auto flow control (Xon/Xoff, hardware)
- Interrupt capability
### **Descriptions:**
The TL16C554IFNG4 is a quad UART designed for high-performance serial communication applications. It integrates four independent UART channels, each with 16-byte FIFOs to reduce CPU overhead. It supports full-duplex operation and includes modem control signals for interfacing with external devices.
### **Features:**
- **Four Independent UART Channels:** Each with full modem control.
- **16-Byte FIFOs:** Reduces CPU interrupts and improves efficiency.
- **Programmable Baud Rate:** Up to 1.5 Mbps.
- **Auto Flow Control:** Supports Xon/Xoff and hardware flow control (RTS/CTS).
- **Interrupt System:** Configurable for efficient event handling.
- **Wide Operating Temperature:** Suitable for industrial applications.
- **5V Operation:** Compatible with standard TTL logic levels.
- **PLCC-68 Package:** Compact and suitable for surface-mount applications.
This information is based solely on the manufacturer's datasheet and technical documentation.
