Overview
The SC16IS740IPW/Q900 is a versatile and high-performance UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter) controller produced by NXP USA Inc. This device serves as a slave interface to a single-channel UART, facilitating seamless protocol conversion between I²C-bus/SPI and RS-232/RS-485 interfaces. It is designed to operate in a variety of applications, particularly those requiring reliable and efficient serial communication.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NXP USA Inc. |
| Package Type | TSSOP-16 |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3 V or 2.5 V |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to +95°C |
| Data Rates | Up to 5 Mbit/s |
| FIFO Size | 64 bytes (transmitter and receiver) |
| Interface | I²C-bus, SPI, UART |
| Flow Control | Hardware (RTS/CTS) and Software (Xon/Xoff) |
| IrDA Support | Built-in IrDA encoder and decoder interface |
| Programmable I/O Pins | Not available for SC16IS740 (available for SC16IS750 and SC16IS760) |
Key Features
- Multi-Interface Support: Supports I²C-bus, SPI, and UART interfaces for diverse application scenarios.
- High-Speed Data Rates: Offers data rates up to 5 Mbit/s.
- Low Power Consumption: Sleep current less than 30 μA at 3.3 V.
- FIFO Buffering: 64-byte transmit and receive FIFOs with programmable trigger levels.
- Flow Control: Hardware flow control using RTS/CTS and software flow control using programmable Xon/Xoff characters.
- IrDA Support: Built-in IrDA encoder and decoder interface.
- Programmable Baud Rate Generator: Allows for flexible baud rate settings.
- Character Formatting: Fully programmable character formatting including 5-bit, 6-bit, 7-bit, or 8-bit characters, even, odd, or no parity, and 1, 1.5, or 2 stop bits.
Applications
- Factory Automation and Process Control: Ideal for industrial control systems requiring reliable serial communication.
- Portable and Battery Operated Devices: Suitable for handheld and battery-operated devices due to its low power consumption.
- Cellular Data Devices: Used in cellular data devices for efficient serial data transmission.
- IoT Devices: Applicable in Internet of Things (IoT) devices for reliable and fast serial communication.
Q & A
- What is the SC16IS740IPW/Q900 used for?
The SC16IS740IPW/Q900 is used as a slave I²C-bus/SPI interface to a single-channel high-performance UART, facilitating protocol conversion between I²C-bus/SPI and RS-232/RS-485 interfaces.
- What are the supported interfaces?
The device supports I²C-bus, SPI, and UART interfaces.
- What is the maximum data rate supported by the SC16IS740IPW/Q900?
The device supports data rates up to 5 Mbit/s.
- What is the package type of the SC16IS740IPW/Q900?
The package type is TSSOP-16.
- Does the SC16IS740IPW/Q900 support IrDA?
Yes, it has built-in IrDA encoder and decoder interface support.
- What are the operating voltage and temperature range of the SC16IS740IPW/Q900?
The operating voltage is 3.3 V or 2.5 V, and the temperature range is -40°C to +95°C.
- How much FIFO buffering does the SC16IS740IPW/Q900 provide?
The device has 64-byte transmit and receive FIFOs.
- What types of flow control are supported by the SC16IS740IPW/Q900?
The device supports both hardware flow control using RTS/CTS and software flow control using programmable Xon/Xoff characters.
- Is the SC16IS740IPW/Q900 suitable for battery-operated devices?
Yes, it is suitable due to its low power consumption, with a sleep current less than 30 μA at 3.3 V.
- What are some common applications of the SC16IS740IPW/Q900?
Common applications include factory automation, portable and battery-operated devices, cellular data devices, and IoT devices.
