Overview
The SC16IS760IPW, produced by NXP USA Inc., is a highly versatile and efficient UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter) integrated circuit. It serves as a slave I²C-bus/SPI interface to a single-channel high-performance UART, enabling seamless protocol conversion between I²C-bus or SPI and RS-232/RS-485. This device is particularly suited for applications requiring low power consumption and high data rates, making it ideal for handheld, battery-operated devices.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage | 2.3 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Supply Current | 6 mA |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -40°C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | +95°C |
| Data Rates | Up to 5 Mbit/s |
| SPI Clock Speed | Up to 15 Mbit/s |
| I²C-bus Speed | Up to 400 kbit/s |
| FIFO Size | 64 bytes (transmitter and receiver) |
| Package Type | HVQFN24, TSSOP24 |
| Programmable I/O Pins | Up to 8 pins (SC16IS760 only) |
Key Features
- Single full-duplex UART with selectable I²C-bus or SPI interface
- Supports 2.5 V or 3.3 V operation
- Industrial temperature range: -40°C to +95°C
- 64 bytes FIFO for both transmitter and receiver
- Backward-compatible with the 16C450 UART
- Auto hardware and software flow control using RTS/CTS and Xon/Xoff characters
- Automatic RS-485 support with driver direction control via RTS signal
- Built-in IrDA encoder and decoder interface with speeds up to 1.152 Mbit/s
- Software reset capability
- Programmable special character detection and fully programmable character formatting
- Internal Loopback mode and line break generation and detection
- Sleep current less than 30 μA at 3.3 V
Applications
- Factory automation and process control
- Portable and battery-operated devices
- Cellular data devices
- Handheld devices requiring low power consumption and high data rates
Q & A
- What is the maximum data rate supported by the SC16IS760IPW?
The SC16IS760IPW supports data rates up to 5 Mbit/s.
- What are the supported interface types for the SC16IS760IPW?
The device supports both I²C-bus and SPI interfaces.
- What is the maximum SPI clock speed for the SC16IS760IPW?
The maximum SPI clock speed is up to 15 Mbit/s.
- Does the SC16IS760IPW support IrDA SIR?
- How many programmable I/O pins are available on the SC16IS760IPW?
Up to 8 programmable I/O pins are available.
- What is the sleep current of the SC16IS760IPW at 3.3 V?
The sleep current is less than 30 μA at 3.3 V.
- Is the SC16IS760IPW backward-compatible with other UARTs?
- What are the package types available for the SC16IS760IPW?
The device is available in HVQFN24 and TSSOP24 packages.
- Does the SC16IS760IPW support automatic RS-485?
- Can the SC16IS760IPW be reset via software?
