The SC16C554/554D is a 4-channel Universal Asynchronous Receiver and Transmitter (QUART) used for serial data communications. Its principal function is to convert parallel data into serial data and vice versa. The UART can handle serial data rates up to 5 Mbit/s. It comes with an Intel or Motorola interface.
The Philips SC16C554/554D is a 4-channel Universal Asynchronous Receiver and Transmitter (UART) designed for serial data communications. It converts parallel data into serial data and vice versa, supporting data rates up to 5 Mbit/s. The device is pin compatible with the ST16C554 and TL16C554 and offers an Intel or Motorola interface.
Key features include 16-byte receive and transmit FIFOs, automatic hardware or software flow control, and Infrared (IrDA) encoding/decoding capabilities. The chip operates at 5 V, 3.3 V, and 2.5 V and is available in PLCC68, LQFP64, and LQFP80 packages.
| Data Rate | Up to 5 Mbit/s |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage | 5 V, 3.3 V and 2.5 V |
| Temperature Range | Industrial |
| FIFO Size | 16-byte |
| Package Types | PLCC68, LQFP64, LQFP80 |
The UART can handle serial data rates up to 5 Mbit/s at 5 V and 3.3 V.
Yes, it provides an Infrared (IrDA) encoder/decoder interface.
It is pin compatible with the ST16C554, TL16C554, and functionally equivalent to the 16C454.