Overview
The SC16IS740IPW,112 is a high-performance UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter) integrated circuit produced by NXP USA Inc. This component serves as a slave I2C-bus/SPI interface to a single-channel UART, making it versatile for various communication protocols. It is particularly suited for applications requiring seamless protocol conversion from I2C-bus or SPI to RS-232/RS-485 and is fully bidirectional. The device operates within an industrial temperature range of -40°C to 95°C, making it suitable for a wide range of environments.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | SC16IS740IPW,112 |
| Manufacturer | NXP USA Inc. |
| Description | IC UART SINGLE W/FIFO 16-TSSOP |
| Package / Case | 16-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 95°C |
| Packaging | Tube |
| Voltage - Supply | 2.5V, 3.3V |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 1 (Unlimited) |
| Number of Terminations | 16 |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65mm |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant |
Key Features
- Selectable I2C-bus or SPI interface
- Single full-duplex UART with data rates up to 5 Mbit/s
- 64 bytes FIFO (transmitter and receiver)
- Auto hardware flow control using RTS/CTS and auto software flow control with programmable Xon/Xoff characters
- Automatic RS-485 support with slave address detection
- Built-in IrDA encoder and decoder interface
- Programmable baud rate generator and character formatting (5-bit, 6-bit, 7-bit or 8-bit character, even, odd, or no parity, 1, 1.5, or 2 stop bits)
- Low operating and sleeping current (sleep current less than 30 μA at 3.3 V)
- Internal Loopback mode and line break generation and detection
Applications
The SC16IS740IPW,112 is ideal for handheld, battery-operated applications due to its low power consumption and compact packaging. It is suitable for use in industrial and commercial environments, including but not limited to:
- Industrial automation systems
- Embedded systems requiring serial communication
- Medical devices with serial interfaces
- Automotive systems with serial communication needs
- Consumer electronics requiring UART functionality
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the SC16IS740IPW,112?
The SC16IS740IPW,112 is a slave I2C-bus/SPI interface to a single-channel high-performance UART, enabling seamless protocol conversion from I2C-bus or SPI to RS-232/RS-485.
- What are the operating voltage ranges for this component?
The SC16IS740IPW,112 operates at 2.5V and 3.3V supply voltages.
- What is the maximum data rate supported by this UART?
The component supports data rates up to 5 Mbit/s.
- What types of flow control does the SC16IS740IPW,112 support?
It supports both hardware flow control using RTS/CTS and software flow control with programmable Xon/Xoff characters.
- Does the SC16IS740IPW,112 support IrDA communication?
Yes, it includes built-in IrDA encoder and decoder interfaces.
- What is the packaging type for this component?
The component is packaged in a 16-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) and is available in tube packaging.
- Is the SC16IS740IPW,112 RoHS compliant?
Yes, it is ROHS3 compliant.
- What is the operating temperature range for this component?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 95°C.
- Does the SC16IS740IPW,112 support programmable I/O pins?
No, this specific model does not support programmable I/O pins, although other models in the series (SC16IS750 and SC16IS760) do.
- What is the sleep current of the SC16IS740IPW,112 at 3.3V?
The sleep current is less than 30 μA at 3.3 V.
