Overview
The SC16IS760IBS,151 from NXP USA Inc. is a single-channel high-performance UART with an I²C-bus/SPI interface. This device is part of the SC16IS740/750/760 family and is designed to provide seamless protocol conversion between I²C-bus or SPI and RS-232/RS-485 interfaces. It operates in slave mode and supports data rates up to 5 Mbit/s, making it suitable for various high-speed applications. The device is available in a compact HVQFN24 package, which is ideal for handheld and battery-operated devices.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details | 
|---|---|
| Interface | I²C-bus/SPI | 
| UART Type | Single full-duplex UART | 
| Data Rate | Up to 5 Mbit/s | 
| SPI Clock Speed | Up to 15 Mbit/s | 
| IrDA SIR Support | Up to 1.152 Mbit/s | 
| FIFO Size | 64 bytes (transmitter and receiver) | 
| Operating Voltage | 3.3 V or 2.5 V | 
| Temperature Range | -40°C to +95°C | 
| Package Type | HVQFN24, TSSOP24 | 
| Programmable I/O Pins | Up to 8 pins (SC16IS750 and SC16IS760 only) | 
Key Features
- Selectable I²C-bus or SPI interface
 - Industrial temperature range: -40°C to +95°C
 - 64 bytes FIFO (transmitter and receiver)
 - Auto hardware and software flow control
 - Automatic RS-485 support with slave address detection
 - Software reset capability
 - Built-in IrDA encoder and decoder interface
 - RS-485 driver direction control via RTS signal
 - Backward-compatible with the 16C450 internal register set
 
Applications
- Factory automation and process control
 - Portable and battery-operated devices
 - Cellular data devices
 
Q & A
- What is the maximum data rate supported by the SC16IS760IBS?
The SC16IS760IBS supports data rates up to 5 Mbit/s. - What types of interfaces does the SC16IS760IBS support?
The device supports I²C-bus and SPI interfaces. - What is the maximum SPI clock speed for the SC16IS760IBS?
The maximum SPI clock speed is up to 15 Mbit/s. - Does the SC16IS760IBS support IrDA SIR?
Yes, it supports IrDA SIR up to 1.152 Mbit/s. - How many programmable I/O pins are available on the SC16IS760IBS?
Up to 8 programmable I/O pins are available. - What is the operating voltage range for the SC16IS760IBS?
The device operates at 3.3 V or 2.5 V. - What is the temperature range for the SC16IS760IBS?
The device operates in the temperature range of -40°C to +95°C. - Does the SC16IS760IBS support automatic RS-485?
Yes, it supports automatic RS-485 with slave address detection. - Can the SC16IS760IBS be reset via software?
Yes, the device supports software reset. - Is the SC16IS760IBS backward-compatible with other UARTs?
Yes, it is backward-compatible with the 16C450 internal register set. 
                    