XR16L2550IJTR-F [EXAR]

Serial I/O Controller, CMOS, PQCC44;
XR16L2550IJTR-F
型号: XR16L2550IJTR-F
厂家: EXAR CORPORATION    EXAR CORPORATION
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Serial I/O Controller, CMOS, PQCC44

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XR16L2550  
LOW VOLTAGE DUART WITH 16-BYTE FIFO  
MAY 2007  
REV. 1.1.2  
FEATURES  
GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
2.25 to 5.5 Volt operation  
5 Volt tolerant inputs  
1
The XR16L2550 (L2550) is a dual universal  
asynchronous receiver and transmitter (UART). The  
XR16L2550 is an improved version of the  
ST16C2550 UART with lower operating voltages and  
5 volt tolerant inputs. The L2550 provides enhanced  
UART functions with 16 byte FIFOs, a modem control  
interface and data rates up to 4 Mbps. Onboard  
status registers provide the user with error indications  
and operational status. System interrupts and modem  
control features may be tailored by external software  
to meet specific user requirements. Independent  
programmable baud rate generators are provided to  
select transmit and receive clock rates up to 3.125  
Mbps. The Baud Rate Generator can be configured  
for either crystal or external clock input. An internal  
loopback capability allows onboard diagnostics. The  
L2550 is available in a 44-pin PLCC, 48-pin TQFP  
and 32-pin QFN packages. The L2550 is fabricated in  
an advanced CMOS process.  
Pin-to-pin compatible to Exar’s ST16C2450,  
ST16C2550 and XR16L2750 in 44-PLCC and 48-  
TQFP packages  
Pin-to-pin compatible to XR16C2850 in 44-PLCC  
Pin  
alike  
XR16L2551,  
XR16L2751  
and  
XR16C2850 in 48-TQFP package  
Two independent UART channels  
Up to 3.125Mbps with external clock of 50 MHz  
Register Set compatible to 16C550  
16 byte Transmit FIFO to reduce the bandwidth  
requirement of the external CPU  
16 byte Receive FIFO with error tags to reduce  
the bandwidth requirement of the external CPU  
4 selectable Receive FIFO interrupt trigger  
NOTE: 1 Covered by U.S. Patent #5,649,122.  
levels  
Automatic RTS/CTS hardware flow control  
Automatic Xon/Xoff software flow control  
Wireless infrared encoder/decoder  
APPLICATIONS  
Portable Appliances  
Medical Monitors  
Full Modem Interface (CTS#, RTS#, DSR#,  
Base Stations  
DTR#, RI#, CD#)  
Programmable character lengths (5, 6, 7, 8)  
Micro Servers  
with even, odd, or no parity  
Telecommunication Network Routers  
Industrial Automation Controls  
Tiny 32-QFN, no lead package (5x5x0.9mm)  
44-PLCC and 48-TQFP packages also available  
FIGURE 1. XR16L2550 BLOCK DIAGRAM  
2.25 to 5.5 Volt VCC  
GND  
* 5 Volt Tolerant Inputs  
A2:A0  
D7:D0  
IOR#  
IOW#  
UART Channel A  
16 Byte TX FIFO  
UART  
TXA, RXA, DTRA#,  
DSRA#, RTSA#,  
DTSA#, CDA#, RIA#,  
OP2A#  
CSA#  
CSB#  
Regs  
TX & RX  
8-bit Data  
Bus  
Interface  
INTA  
INTB  
BRG  
16 Byte RX FIFO  
TXRDYA#  
TXRDYB#  
RXRDYA#  
RDRXYB#  
TXB, RXB, DTRB#,  
DSRB#, RTSB#,  
CTSB#, CDB#, RIB#,  
OP2B#  
UART Channel B  
(same as Channel A)  
Reset  
XTAL1  
XTAL2  
Crystal Osc/Buffer  
Exar Corporation 48720 Kato Road, Fremont CA, 94538 (510) 668-7000 FAX (510) 668-7017 www.exar.com  
XR16L2550  
LOW VOLTAGE DUART WITH 16-BYTE FIFO  
REV. 1.1.2  
FIGURE 2. PIN OUT ASSIGNMENT  
RESET  
DTRB#  
DTRA#  
RTSA#  
OP2A#  
RXRDYA#  
INTA  
D5  
D6  
1
2
3
4
5
6
36  
35  
34  
33  
32  
31  
30  
29  
28  
27  
26  
25  
D7  
RXB  
RXA  
XR16L2550  
48-pin TQFP  
TXRDYB#  
TXA  
7
INTB  
TXB  
8
9
A0  
OP2B#  
A1  
CSA# 10  
CSB# 11  
NC 12  
A2  
NC  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
24 RESET  
23 RTSA#  
D6  
D7  
INTA  
INTB  
A0  
22  
21  
20  
19  
18  
RXB  
RXA  
TXA  
TXB  
XR16L2550  
32-pin QFN  
A1  
A2  
CSA#  
CSB#  
17 NC  
D5  
D6  
D7  
7
8
9
39 RESET  
38 DTRB#  
37 DTRA#  
36 RTSA#  
35 OP2A#  
34 RXRDYA#  
33 INTA  
32 INTB  
31 A0  
RXB 10  
RXA 11  
XR16L2550  
44-pin PLCC  
TXRDYB# 12  
TXA 13  
TXB 14  
OP2B# 15  
CSA# 16  
CSB# 17  
30 A1  
29 A2  
ORDERING INFORMATION  
PART NUMBER  
XR16L2550IL  
XR16L2550IJ  
XR16L2550IM  
PACKAGE  
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE  
-40°C to +85°C  
DEVICE STATUS  
Active  
32-Lead QFN  
44-Lead PLCC  
48-Lead TQFP  
-40°C to +85°C  
Active  
-40°C to +85°C  
Active  
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XR16L2550  
REV. 1.1.2  
LOW VOLTAGE DUART WITH 16-BYTE FIFO  
PIN DESCRIPTIONS  
Pin Description  
32-QFN 44-PLCC 48-TQFP  
NAME  
TYPE  
DESCRIPTION  
PIN #  
PIN #  
PIN #  
DATA BUS INTERFACE  
A2  
A1  
A0  
18  
19  
20  
29  
30  
31  
26  
27  
28  
I
Address data lines [2:0]. These 3 address lines select one of the  
internal registers in UART channel A/B during a data bus transac-  
tion.  
D7  
D6  
D5  
D4  
D3  
D2  
D1  
D0  
2
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
3
IO  
Data bus lines [7:0] (bidirectional).  
1
2
32  
31  
30  
29  
28  
27  
1
48  
47  
46  
45  
44  
IOR#  
14  
24  
19  
I
I
Input/Output Read Strobe (active low). The falling edge instigates  
an internal read cycle and retrieves the data byte from an internal  
register pointed to by the address lines [A2:A0]. The data byte is  
placed on the data bus to allow the host processor to read it on  
the rising edge.  
IOW#  
12  
20  
15  
Input/Output Write Strobe (active low). The falling edge instigates  
an internal write cycle and the rising edge transfers the data byte  
on the data bus to an internal register pointed by the address  
lines.  
CSA#  
CSB#  
INTA  
7
8
16  
17  
33  
10  
11  
30  
I
I
UART channel A select (active low) to enable UART channel A in  
the device for data bus operation.  
UART channel B select (active low) to enable UART channel B in  
the device for data bus operation.  
22  
O
UART channel A Interrupt output. The output state is defined by  
the user and through the software setting of MCR[3]. INTA is set  
to the active mode (active high) and OP2A# output to a logic 0  
when MCR[3] is set to a logic 1. INTA is set to the three state  
mode and OP2A# to a logic 1 when MCR[3] is set to a logic 0  
(Default).  
INTB  
21  
32  
29  
O
UART channel B Interrupt output. The output state is defined by  
the user and through the software setting of MCR[3]. INTB is set  
to the active mode and OP2B# output to a logic 0 when MCR[3] is  
set to a logic 1. INTB is set to the three state mode and OP2B# to  
a logic 1 when MCR[3] is set to a logic 0 (Default).  
UART channel A Transmitter Ready (active low). The output  
provides the TX FIFO/THR status for transmit channel A. If  
it is not used, leave it unconnected.  
TXRDYA#  
RXRDYA#  
-
-
1
43  
31  
O
O
34  
UART channel A Receiver Ready (active low). This output pro-  
vides the RX FIFO/RHR status for receive channel A. If it is not  
used, leave it unconnected.  
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Pin Description  
REV. 1.1.2  
32-QFN 44-PLCC 48-TQFP  
NAME  
TYPE  
DESCRIPTION  
PIN #  
PIN #  
PIN #  
TXRDYB#  
-
12  
6
O
UART channel B Transmitter Ready (active low). The output pro-  
vides the TX FIFO/THR status for transmit channel B. If it is not  
used, leave it unconnected.  
RXRDYB#  
-
23  
18  
O
UART channel B Receiver Ready (active low). This output pro-  
vides the RX FIFO/RHR status for receive channel B. If it is not  
used, leave it unconnected.  
MODEM OR SERIAL I/O INTERFACE  
TXA  
5
13  
7
5
O
I
UART channel A Transmit Data. If it is not used, leave it uncon-  
nected.  
RXA  
4
11  
UART channel A Receive Data. Normal receive data input must  
idle at logic 1 condition. If it is not used, tie it to VCC or pull it high  
via a 100k ohm resistor.  
RTSA#  
CTSA#  
23  
25  
36  
40  
33  
38  
O
I
UART channel A Request-to-Send (active low) or general pur-  
pose output. This output must be asserted prior to using auto  
RTS flow control, see EFR[6], MCR[1] and IER[6]. If it is not  
used, leave it unconnected.  
UART channel A Clear-to-Send (active low) or general purpose  
input. It can be used for auto CTS flow control, see EFR[7] and  
IER[7]. This input should be connected to VCC when not used.  
DTRA#  
DSRA#  
-
-
37  
41  
34  
39  
O
I
UART channel A Data-Terminal-Ready (active low) or general  
purpose output. If it is not used, leave it unconnected.  
UART channel A Data-Set-Ready (active low) or general purpose  
input. This input should be connected to VCC when not used.  
This input has no effect on the UART.  
CDA#  
RIA#  
-
-
-
42  
43  
35  
40  
41  
32  
I
I
UART channel A Carrier-Detect (active low) or general purpose  
input. This input should be connected to VCC when not used.  
This input has no effect on the UART.  
UART channel A Ring-Indicator (active low) or general purpose  
input. This input should be connected to VCC when not used.  
This input has no effect on the UART.  
OP2A#  
O
Output Port 2 Channel A - The output state is defined by the user  
and through the software setting of MCR[3]. INTA is set to the  
active mode and OP2A# output to a logic 0 when MCR[3] is set to  
a logic 1. INTA is set to the three state mode and OP2A# to a  
logic 1 when MCR[3] is set to a logic 0. This output should not be  
used as a general output else it will disturb the INTA output func-  
tionality. If it is not used at all, leave it unconnected.  
TXB  
RXB  
6
3
14  
10  
8
4
O
I
UART channel B Transmit Data. If it is not used, leave it uncon-  
nected.  
UART channel B Receive Data. Normal receive data input must  
idle at logic 1 condition. If it is not used, tie it to VCC or pull it high  
via a 100k ohm resistor.  
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REV. 1.1.2  
LOW VOLTAGE DUART WITH 16-BYTE FIFO  
Pin Description  
32-QFN 44-PLCC 48-TQFP  
NAME  
TYPE  
DESCRIPTION  
PIN #  
PIN #  
PIN #  
RTSB#  
15  
27  
22  
O
UART channel B Request-to-Send (active low) or general pur-  
pose output. This output must be asserted prior to using auto  
RTS flow control, see EFR[6], MCR[1] and IER[6]. If it is not  
used, leave it unconnected.  
CTSB#  
16  
28  
23  
I
UART channel B Clear-to-Send (active low) or general purpose  
input. It can be used for auto CTS flow control, see EFR[7] and  
IER[7]. This input should be connected to VCC when not used.  
DTRB#  
DSRB#  
-
-
38  
25  
35  
20  
O
I
UART channel B Data-Terminal-Ready (active low) or general  
purpose output. If it is not used, leave it unconnected.  
UART channel B Data-Set-Ready (active low) or general purpose  
input. This input should be connected to VCC when not used.  
This input has no effect on the UART.  
CDB#  
RIB#  
-
-
-
21  
26  
15  
16  
21  
9
I
I
UART channel B Carrier-Detect (active low) or general purpose  
input. This input should be connected to VCC when not used.  
This input has no effect on the UART.  
UART channel B Ring-Indicator (active low) or general purpose  
input. This input should be connected to VCC when not used.  
This input has no effect on the UART.  
OP2B#  
O
Output Port 2 Channel B - The output state is defined by the user  
and through the software setting of MCR[3]. INTB is set to the  
active mode and OP2B# output to a logic 0 when MCR[3] is set to  
a logic 1. INTB is set to the three state mode and OP2B# to a  
logic 1 when MCR[3] is set to a logic 0. This output should not be  
used as a general output else it will disturb the INTB output func-  
tionality. If it is not used, leave it unconnected.  
ANCILLARY SIGNALS  
XTAL1  
XTAL2  
RESET  
10  
11  
24  
18  
19  
39  
13  
14  
36  
I
O
I
Crystal or external clock input.  
Crystal or buffered clock output.  
Reset (active high) - A longer than 40 ns logic 1 pulse on this pin  
will reset the internal registers and all outputs. The UART trans-  
mitter output will be held at logic 1, the receiver input will be  
ignored and outputs are reset during reset period.  
VCC  
26  
13  
44  
42  
Pwr 2.25V to 5.5V power supply. All inputs are 5V tolerant.  
Pwr Power supply common, ground.  
GND  
GND  
22  
17  
Center  
Pad  
N/A  
N/A  
Pwr  
The center pad on the backside of the 32-QFN package is metal-  
lic and should be connected to GND on the PCB. The thermal  
pad size on the PCB should be the approximate size of this cen-  
ter pad and should be solder mask defined. The solder mask  
opening should be at least 0.0025" inwards from the edge of the  
PCB thermal pad.  
N.C.  
9, 17  
-
12, 24,  
25, 37  
No Connection. These pins are open, but typically, should be con-  
nected to GND for good design practice.  
Pin type: I=Input, O=Output, IO= Input/output, OD=Output Open Drain.  
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LOW VOLTAGE DUART WITH 16-BYTE FIFO  
1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION  
REV. 1.1.2  
The XR16L2550 (L2550) provides serial asynchronous receive data synchronization, parallel-to-serial and  
serial-to-parallel data conversions for both the transmitter and receiver sections. These functions are  
necessary for converting the serial data stream into parallel data that is required with digital data systems.  
Synchronization for the serial data stream is accomplished by adding start and stop bits to the transmit data to  
form a data character (character orientated protocol). Data integrity is ensured by attaching a parity bit to the  
data character. The parity bit is checked by the receiver for any transmission bit errors. The electronic circuitry  
to provide all these functions is fairly complex especially when manufactured on a single integrated silicon  
chip. The L2550 represents such an integration with greatly enhanced features. The L2550 is fabricated with  
an advanced CMOS process.  
Transmit and Receive FIFOs (16 Bytes each)  
The L2550 is an upward solution that provides a dual UART capability with 16 bytes of transmit and receive  
FIFO memory, instead of none in the 16C2450. The L2550 is designed to work with high speed modems and  
shared network environments, that require fast data processing time. Increased performance is realized in the  
L2550 by the transmit and receive FIFO’s. This allows the external processor to handle more networking tasks  
within a given time. For example, the ST16C2450 without a receive FIFO, will require unloading of the RHR in  
93 microseconds (This example uses a character length of 11 bits, including start/stop bits at 115.2 Kbps). This  
means the external CPU will have to service the receive FIFO less than every 100 microseconds. However  
with the 16 byte FIFO in the L2550, the data buffer will not require unloading/loading for 1.53 ms. This  
increases the service interval giving the external CPU additional time for other applications and reducing the  
overall UART interrupt servicing time. In addition, the 4 selectable receive FIFO trigger interrupt levels is  
uniquely provided for maximum data throughput performance especially when operating in a multi-channel  
environment. The FIFO memory greatly reduces the bandwidth requirement of the external controlling CPU,  
increases performance, and reduces power consumption.  
Data Rate  
The L2550 is capable of operation up to 3.125 Mbps with a 50 MHz clock. With a crystal or external clock input  
of 14.7456 MHz the user can select data rates up to 921.6 Kbps.  
Enhanced Features  
The XR16L2550 integrates the functions of 2 enhanced 16C550 Universal Asynchronous Receiver and  
Transmitter (UART). Each UART is independently controlled having its own set of device configuration  
registers. The configuration registers set is 16550 UART compatible for control, status and data transfer.  
Additionally, each UART channel has automatic RTS/CTS hardware flow control, automatic Xon/Xoff and  
special character software flow control, infrared encoder and decoder (IrDA ver 1.0), programmable baud rate  
generator with a prescaler of divide by 1 or 4, and data rate up to 4 Mbps at 5V.  
The rich feature set of the L2550 is available through internal registers. Selectable receive FIFO trigger levels,  
selectable TX and RX baud rates, and modem interface controls are all standard features. Following a power  
on reset or an external reset, the L2550 is functionally and software compatible with the previous generation  
ST16C2450 and ST16C2550.  
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LOW VOLTAGE DUART WITH 16-BYTE FIFO  
2.0 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS  
2.1  
CPU Interface  
The CPU interface is 8 data bits wide with 3 address lines and control signals to execute data bus read and  
write transactions. The L2550 data interface supports the Intel compatible types of CPUs and it is compatible to  
the industry standard 16C550 UART. No clock (oscillator nor external clock) is required to operate a data bus  
transaction. Each bus cycle is asynchronous using CS#, IOR# and IOW# signals. Both UART channels share  
the same data bus for host operations. The data bus interconnections are shown in Figure 3.  
FIGURE 3. XR16L2550 DATA BUS INTERCONNECTIONS  
VCC  
VCC  
D0  
D1  
D2  
D3  
D4  
D5  
D6  
D7  
D0  
D1  
D2  
D3  
D4  
D5  
D6  
D7  
TXA  
RXA  
DTRA#  
RTSA#  
CTSA#  
DSRA#  
UART  
Channel A  
RS-232 Serial Interface  
A0  
A1  
A2  
A0  
A1  
A2  
CDA#  
RIA#  
OP2A#  
IOR#  
IOW#  
IOR#  
IOW#  
TXB  
RXB  
CSA#  
CSB#  
UART_CSA#  
UART_CSB#  
DTRB#  
RTSB#  
CTSB#  
DSRB#  
CDB#  
UART_INTA  
UART_INTB  
INTA  
INTB  
UART  
Channel B  
RS-232 Serial Interface  
TXRDYA#  
RXRDYA#  
TXRDYB#  
RXRDYB#  
TXRDYA#  
RXRDYA#  
TXRDYB#  
RXRDYB#  
RIB#  
OP2B#  
UART_RESET  
RESET  
GND  
.
2.2  
5-Volt Tolerant Inputs  
The L2550 can accept up to 5V inputs even when operating at 3.3V or 2.5V. But note that if the L2550 is  
operating at 2.5V, its V may not be high enough to meet the requirements of the V of a CPU or a serial  
OH  
IH  
transceiver that is operating at 5V.  
2.3 Device Reset  
The RESET input resets the internal registers and the serial interface outputs in both channels to their default  
state (see Table 13). An active high pulse of at least 40 ns duration will be required to activate the reset  
function in the device.  
2.4  
Device Identification and Revision  
The L2550 provides a Device Identification code and a Device Revision code to distinguish the part from other  
devices and revisions. To read the identification code from the part, it is required to set the baud rate generator  
registers DLL and DLM both to 0x00. Now reading the content of the DLM will provide 0x02 to indicate L2550  
and reading the content of DLL will provide the revision of the part; for example, a reading of 0x01 means  
revision A.  
2.5  
Channel A and B Selection  
The UART provides the user with the capability to bi-directionally transfer information between an external  
CPU and an external serial communication device. A logic 0 on chip select pins, CSA# or CSB#, allows the  
user to select UART channel A or B to configure, send transmit data and/or unload receive data to/from the  
UART. Selecting both UARTs can be useful during power up initialization to write to the same internal registers,  
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but do not attempt to read from both uarts simultaneously. Individual channel select functions are shown in  
Table 1.  
TABLE 1: CHANNEL A AND B SELECT  
CSA#  
CSB#  
FUNCTION  
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
UART de-selected  
Channel A selected  
Channel B selected  
Channel A and B selected  
2.6  
Channel A and B Internal Registers  
Each UART channel in the L2550 has a standard register set for controlling, monitoring and data loading and  
unloading. The configuration register set is compatible to those already available in the standard single  
16C550. These registers function as data holding registers (THR/RHR), interrupt status and control registers  
(ISR/IER), a FIFO control register (FCR), receive line status and control registers (LSR/LCR), modem status  
and control registers (MSR/MCR), programmable data rate (clock) divisor registers (DLL/DLM), and a user  
accessible scratch pad register (SPR).  
2.7  
DMA Mode  
The device does not support direct memory access. The DMA Mode (a legacy term) in this document doesn’t  
mean “direct memory access” but refers to data block transfer operation. The DMA mode affects the state of  
the RXRDY# A/B and TXRDY# A/B output pins. The transmit and receive FIFO trigger levels provide additional  
flexibility to the user for block mode operation. The LSR bits 5-6 provide an indication when the transmitter is  
empty or has an empty location(s) for more data. The user can optionally operate the transmit and receive  
FIFO in the DMA mode (FCR bit-3=1). When the transmit and receive FIFO are enabled and the DMA mode is  
disabled (FCR bit-3 = 0), the L2550 is placed in single-character mode for data transmit or receive operation.  
When DMA mode is enabled (FCR bit-3 = 1), the user takes advantage of block mode operation by loading or  
unloading the FIFO in a block sequence determined by the programmed trigger level. The following table show  
their behavior. Also see Figure 18 through Figure 23.  
TABLE 2: TXRDY# AND RXRDY# OUTPUTS IN FIFO AND DMA MODE  
FCR BIT-0=0  
PINS  
FCR BIT-0=1 (FIFO ENABLED)  
(FIFO DISABLED)  
FCR Bit-3 = 0  
FCR Bit-3 = 1  
(DMA Mode Disabled)  
(DMA Mode Enabled)  
RXRDY# A/B 0 = 1 byte.  
1 = no data.  
0 = at least 1 byte in FIFO  
1 = FIFO empty.  
1 to 0 transition when FIFO reaches the trigger  
level, or time-out occurs.  
0 to 1 transition when FIFO empties.  
TXRDY# A/B 0 = THR empty.  
1 = byte in THR.  
0 = FIFO empty.  
0 = FIFO has at least 1 empty location.  
1 = FIFO is full.  
1 = at least 1 byte in FIFO.  
2.8  
INTA and INTB Outputs  
The INTA and INTB interrupt output changes according to the operating mode and enhanced features setup.  
Table 3 and Table 4 summarize the operating behavior for the transmitter and receiver. Also see Figure 18  
through Figure 23.  
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TABLE 3: INTA AND INTB PINS OPERATION FOR TRANSMITTER  
FCR BIT-0 = 0  
FCR BIT-0 = 1  
(FIFO DISABLED)  
(FIFO ENABLED)  
INTA/B Pin  
0 = a byte in THR  
1 = THR empty  
0 = at least 1 byte in FIFO  
1 = FIFO empty  
TABLE 4: INTA AND INTB PIN OPERATION FOR RECEIVER  
FCR BIT-0 = 0  
FCR BIT-0 = 1  
(FIFO DISABLED)  
(FIFO ENABLED)  
INTA/B Pin  
0 = no data  
1 = 1 byte  
0 = FIFO below trigger level  
1 = FIFO above trigger level  
2.9  
Crystal Oscillator or External Clock Input  
The L2550 includes an on-chip oscillator (XTAL1 and XTAL2) to produce a clock for both UART sections in the  
device. The CPU data bus does not require this clock for bus operation. The crystal oscillator provides a  
system clock to the Baud Rate Generators (BRG) section found in each of the UART. XTAL1 is the input to the  
oscillator or external clock buffer input with XTAL2 pin being the output. For programming details, see  
“Programmable Baud Rate Generator.”  
FIGURE 4. TYPICAL OSCILLATOR CONNECTIONS  
XTAL1  
XTAL2  
R1  
0-120 Ω  
(Optional)  
R2  
500 ΚΩ − 1 ΜΩ  
1.8432 MHz  
to  
Y1  
24 MHz  
C1  
C2  
22-47 pF  
22-47 pF  
The on-chip oscillator is designed to use an industry standard microprocessor crystal (parallel resonant,  
fundamental frequency with 10-22 pF capacitance load, ESR of 20-120 ohms and 100 ppm frequency  
tolerance) connected externally between the XTAL1 and XTAL2 pins (see Figure 4), with an external 500 kΩ  
to 1 Mresistor across it. Alternatively, an external clock can be connected to the XTAL1 pin to clock the  
internal baud rate generator for standard or custom rates. Typical oscillator connections are shown in Figure 4.  
For further reading on oscillator circuit please see application note DAN108 on EXAR’s web site.  
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2.10 Programmable Baud Rate Generator  
REV. 1.1.2  
A single baud rate generator is provided for the transmitter and receiver, allowing independent TX/RX channel  
control. The programmable Baud Rate Generator is capable of operating with a crystal frequency of up to 24  
MHz. However, with an external clock input on XTAL1 pin and a 2K ohms pull-up resistor on XTAL2 pin (as  
shown in Figure 5) it can extend its operation up to 64 MHz (4Mbps serial data rate) at room temperature and  
5.0V.  
FIGURE 5. EXTERNAL CLOCK CONNECTION FOR EXTENDED DATA RATE  
External Clock  
vcc  
XTAL1  
gnd  
VCC  
R1  
2K  
XTAL2  
To obtain maximum data rate, it is necessary to use full rail swing on the clock input. See external clock  
operating frequency over power supply voltage chart in Figure 6.  
FIGURE 6. OPERATING FREQUENCY CHART. REQUIRES A 2K OHMS PULL-UP RESISTOR  
ON XTAL2 PIN TO INCREASE OPERATING SPEED  
Operating frequency for XR16L2550  
with external clock and a 2K ohms  
pull-up resistor on XTAL2 pin.  
80  
-40oC  
25oC  
70  
60  
85oC  
50  
40  
30  
3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5  
Suppy Voltage  
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The L2550 divides the basic external clock by 16. The basic 16X clock provides table rates to support standard  
and custom applications using the same system design. The Baud Rate Generator divides the input 16X clock  
16  
by any divisor from 1 to 2 -1. The rate table is configured via the DLL and DLM internal register functions.  
Customized Baud Rates can be achieved by selecting the proper divisor values for the MSB and LSB sections  
of baud rate generator.  
Table 5 shows the standard data rates available with a 14.7456 MHz crystal or external clock at 16X sampling  
rate. When using a non-standard frequency crystal or external clock, the divisor value can be calculated for  
DLL/DLM with the following equation.  
divisor (decimal) = (XTAL1 clock frequency) / (serial data rate x 16)  
TABLE 5: TYPICAL DATA RATES WITH A 14.7456 MHZ CRYSTAL OR EXTERNAL CLOCK  
DATA RATE  
ERROR (%)  
OUTPUT Data Rate  
MCR Bit-7=0  
DIVISOR FOR 16x  
Clock (Decimal)  
DIVISOR FOR 16x  
Clock (HEX)  
DLM PROGRAM  
VALUE (HEX)  
DLL PROGRAM  
VALUE (HEX)  
400  
2304  
384  
192  
96  
48  
24  
12  
6
900  
180  
C0  
60  
09  
01  
00  
00  
00  
00  
00  
00  
00  
00  
00  
00  
80  
C0  
60  
30  
18  
0C  
06  
04  
02  
01  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2400  
4800  
9600  
19.2k  
38.4k  
76.8k  
153.6k  
230.4k  
460.8k  
921.6k  
30  
18  
0C  
06  
4
04  
2
02  
1
01  
2.11 Transmitter  
The transmitter section comprises of an 8-bit Transmit Shift Register (TSR) and 16 bytes of FIFO which  
includes a byte-wide Transmit Holding Register (THR). TSR shifts out every data bit with the 16X internal  
clock. A bit time is 16 clock periods. The transmitter sends the start-bit followed by the number of data bits,  
inserts the proper parity-bit if enabled, and adds the stop-bit(s). The status of the FIFO and TSR are reported in  
the Line Status Register (LSR bit-5 and bit-6).  
2.11.1 Transmit Holding Register (THR) - Write Only  
The transmit holding register is an 8-bit register providing a data interface to the host processor. The host  
writes transmit data byte to the THR to be converted into a serial data stream including start-bit, data bits,  
parity-bit and stop-bit(s). The least-significant-bit (Bit-0) becomes first data bit to go out. The THR is the input  
register to the transmit FIFO of 16 bytes when FIFO operation is enabled by FCR bit-0. Every time a write  
operation is made to the THR, the FIFO data pointer is automatically bumped to the next sequential data  
location.  
2.11.2 Transmitter Operation in non-FIFO Mode  
The host loads transmit data to THR one character at a time. The THR empty flag (LSR bit-5) is set when the  
data byte is transferred to TSR. THR flag can generate a transmit empty interrupt (ISR bit-1) when it is enabled  
by IER bit-1. The TSR flag (LSR bit-6) is set when TSR becomes completely empty.  
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FIGURE 7. TRANSMITTER OPERATION IN NON-FIFO MODE  
Transmit  
Holding  
Register  
(THR)  
Data  
Byte  
THR Interrupt (ISR bit-1)  
Enabled by IER bit-1  
16X Clock  
M
S
B
L
S
B
Transmit Shift Register (TSR)  
TXNOFIFO1  
2.11.3 Transmitter Operation in FIFO Mode  
The host may fill the transmit FIFO with up to 16 bytes of transmit data. The THR empty flag (LSR bit-5) is set  
whenever the FIFO is empty. The THR empty flag can generate a transmit empty interrupt (ISR bit-1) when the  
transmit empty interrupt is enabled by IER bit-1. The TSR flag (LSR bit-6) is set when the FIFO and the TSR  
become empty.  
FIGURE 8. TRANSMITTER OPERATION IN FIFO AND FLOW CONTROL MODE  
Transmit  
FIFO  
Transmit  
Data Byte  
THR Interrupt (ISR bit-1) falls  
below the programmed Trigger  
Level and then when becomes  
empty. FIFO is Enabled by FCR  
bit-0=1  
Auto CTS Flow Control (CTS# pin)  
Flow Control Characters  
(Xoff1/2 and Xon1/2 Reg.  
Auto Software Flow Control  
16X Clock  
Transmit Data Shift Register  
(TSR)  
TXFIFO1  
2.12 Receiver  
The receiver section contains an 8-bit Receive Shift Register (RSR) and 16 bytes of FIFO which includes a  
byte-wide Receive Holding Register (RHR). The RSR uses the 16X for timing. It verifies and validates every bit  
on the incoming character in the middle of each data bit. On the falling edge of a start or false start bit, an  
internal receiver counter starts counting at the 16X. After 8 clocks the start bit period should be at the center of  
the start bit. At this time the start bit is sampled and if it is still a logic 0 it is validated. Evaluating the start bit in  
this manner prevents the receiver from assembling a false character. The rest of the data bits and stop bits are  
sampled and validated in this same manner to prevent false framing. If there were any error(s), they are  
reported in the LSR register bits 2-4. Upon unloading the receive data byte from RHR, the receive FIFO pointer  
is bumped and the error tags are immediately updated to reflect the status of the data byte in RHR register.  
RHR can generate a receive data ready interrupt upon receiving a character or delay until it reaches the FIFO  
trigger level. Furthermore, data delivery to the host is guaranteed by a receive data ready time-out interrupt  
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when data is not received for 4 word lengths as defined by LCR[1:0] plus 12 bits time. This is equivalent to 3.7-  
4.6 character times. The RHR interrupt is enabled by IER bit-0.  
2.12.1 Receive Holding Register (RHR) - Read-Only  
The Receive Holding Register is an 8-bit register that holds a receive data byte from the Receive Shift  
Register. It provides the receive data interface to the host processor. The RHR register is part of the receive  
FIFO of 16 bytes by 11-bits wide, the 3 extra bits are for the 3 error tags to be reported in LSR register. When  
the FIFO is enabled by FCR bit-0, the RHR contains the first data character received by the FIFO. After the  
RHR is read, the next character byte is loaded into the RHR and the errors associated with the current data  
byte are immediately updated in the LSR bits 2-4.  
FIGURE 9. RECEIVER OPERATION IN NON-FIFO MODE  
16X Clock  
Receive Data Shift  
Register (RSR)  
Data Bit  
Validation  
Receive Data Characters  
Error  
Receive  
Data Byte  
and Errors  
Receive Data  
Holding Register  
(RHR)  
Tags in  
LSR bits  
4:2  
RHR Interrupt (ISR bit-2)  
RXFIFO1  
FIGURE 10. RECEIVER OPERATION IN FIFO AND AUTO RTS FLOW CONTROL MODE  
16X Clock  
Receive Data Shift  
Register (RSR)  
Data Bit  
Validation  
Receive Data Characters  
Example  
:
- RX FIFO trigger level selected at 8 bytes  
16 bytes by 11-bit  
wide  
RTS# re-asserts when data falls below the flow  
control trigger level to restart remote transmitter.  
Enable by EFR bit-6=1, MCR bit-2.  
FIFO  
Data falls to 4  
FIFO Trigger=8  
Data fills to 14  
Receive  
Data FIFO  
RHR Interrupt (ISR bit-2) programmed for  
desired FIFO trigger level.  
FIFO is Enabled by FCR bit-0=1  
RTS# de-asserts when data fills above the flow  
control trigger level to suspend remote transmitter.  
Enable by EFR bit-6=1, MCR bit-2.  
Receive  
Data  
Receive Data  
Byte and Errors  
RXFIFO1  
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2.13 Auto RTS (Hardware) Flow Control  
REV. 1.1.2  
Automatic RTS hardware flow control is used to prevent data overrun to the local receiver FIFO. The RTS#  
output is used to request remote unit to suspend/resume data transmission. The auto RTS flow control  
features is enabled to fit specific application requirement (see Figure 11):  
Enable auto RTS flow control using EFR bit-6.  
The auto RTS function must be started by asserting RTS# output pin (MCR bit-1 to logic 1 after it is enabled).  
If using the Auto RTS interrupt:  
Enable RTS interrupt through IER bit-6 (after setting EFR bit-4). The UART issues an interrupt when the  
RTS# pin makes a transition from low to high: ISR bit-5 will be set to logic 1.  
2.14  
Auto CTS Flow Control  
Automatic CTS flow control is used to prevent data overrun to the remote receiver FIFO. The CTS# input is  
monitored to suspend/restart the local transmitter. The auto CTS flow control feature is selected to fit specific  
application requirement (see Figure 11):  
Enable auto CTS flow control using EFR bit-7.  
If using the Auto CTS interrupt:  
Enable CTS interrupt through IER bit-7 (after setting EFR bit-4). The UART issues an interrupt when the  
CTS# pin is de-asserted (HIGH): ISR bit-5 will be set to 1, and UART will suspend transmission as soon as  
the stop bit of the character in process is shifted out. Transmission is resumed after the CTS# input is re-  
asserted (LOW), indicating more data may be sent.  
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FIGURE 11. AUTO RTS AND CTS FLOW CONTROL OPERATION  
Local UART  
UARTA  
Remote UART  
UARTB  
RXA  
TXB  
Receiver FIFO  
Trigger Reached  
Transmitter  
RTSA#  
TXA  
CTSB#  
Auto RTS  
Trigger Level  
Auto CTS  
Monitor  
RXB  
Receiver FIFO  
Trigger Reached  
Transmitter  
CTSA#  
RTSB#  
Auto CTS  
Monitor  
Auto RTS  
Trigger Level  
Assert RTS# to Begin  
Transmission  
1
10  
11  
ON  
ON  
ON  
RTSA#  
OFF  
OFF  
7
2
ON  
3
CTSB#  
TXB  
8
Restart  
9
Data Starts  
6
Suspend  
4
RXA FIFO  
Receive  
Data  
RX FIFO  
12  
RTS High  
Threshold  
RTS Low  
Threshold  
5
RX FIFO  
Trigger Level  
Trigger Level  
INTA  
(RXA FIFO  
Interrupt)  
RTSCTS1  
The local UART (UARTA) starts data transfer by asserting RTSA# (1). RTSA# is normally connected to CTSB# (2) of  
remote UART (UARTB). CTSB# allows its transmitter to send data (3). TXB data arrives and fills UARTA receive FIFO  
(4). When RXA data fills up to its receive FIFO trigger level, UARTA activates its RXA data ready interrupt (5) and con-  
tinues to receive and put data into its FIFO. If interrupt service latency is long and data is not being unloaded, UARTA  
monitors its receive data fill level to match the upper threshold of RTS delay and de-assert RTSA# (6). CTSB# follows  
(7) and request UARTB transmitter to suspend data transfer. UARTB stops or finishes sending the data bits in its trans-  
mit shift register (8). When receive FIFO data in UARTA is unloaded to match the lower threshold of RTS delay (9),  
UARTA re-asserts RTSA# (10), CTSB# recognizes the change (11) and restarts its transmitter and data flow again until  
next receive FIFO trigger (12). This same event applies to the reverse direction when UARTA sends data to UARTB  
with RTSB# and CTSA# controlling the data flow.  
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2.15 Auto Xon/Xoff (Software) Flow Control  
REV. 1.1.2  
When software flow control is enabled (See Table 12), the L2550 compares one or two sequential receive data  
characters with the programmed Xon or Xoff-1,2 character value(s). If receive character(s) (RX) match the  
programmed values, the L2550 will halt transmission (TX) as soon as the current character has completed  
transmission. When a match occurs, the Xoff (if enabled via IER bit-5) flag will be set and the interrupt output  
pin will be activated. Following a suspension due to a match of the Xoff character, the L2550 will monitor the  
receive data stream for a match to the Xon-1,2 character. If a match is found, the L2550 will resume operation  
and clear the flags (ISR bit-4).  
Reset initially sets the contents of the Xon/Xoff 8-bit flow control registers to a logic 0. Following reset the user  
can write any Xon/Xoff value desired for software flow control. Different conditions can be set to detect Xon/  
Xoff characters (See Table 12) and suspend/resume transmissions. When double 8-bit Xon/Xoff characters  
are selected, the L2550 compares two consecutive receive characters with two software flow control 8-bit  
values (Xon1, Xon2, Xoff1, Xoff2) and controls TX transmissions accordingly. Under the above described flow  
control mechanisms, flow control characters are not placed (stacked) in the user accessible RX data buffer or  
FIFO.  
In the event that the receive buffer is overfilling and flow control needs to be executed, the L2550 automatically  
sends an Xoff message (when enabled) via the serial TX output to the remote modem. The L2550 sends the  
Xoff-1,2 characters two-character-times (= time taken to send two characters at the programmed baud rate)  
after the receive FIFO crosses the programmed trigger level. To clear this condition, the L2550 will transmit the  
programmed Xon-1,2 characters as soon as receive FIFO is less than one trigger level below the programmed  
trigger level. See Table 6 below.  
TABLE 6: AUTO XON/XOFF (SOFTWARE) FLOW CONTROL  
XOFF CHARACTER(S) SENT  
(CHARACTERS IN RX FIFO)  
XON CHARACTER(S) SENT  
(CHARACTERS IN RX FIFO)  
RX TRIGGER LEVEL  
INT PIN ACTIVATION  
1
4
1
4
1*  
4*  
0
1
4
8
8
8
8*  
14  
14  
14*  
* After the trigger level is reached, an xoff character is sent after a short span of time (= time required to send 2  
characters); for example, after 2.083ms has elapsed for 9600 baud and 8-bit word length, no parity and 1 stop bit setting.  
2.16  
Special Character Detect  
A special character detect feature is provided to detect an 8-bit character when bit-5 is set in the Enhanced  
Feature Register (EFR). When this character (Xoff2) is detected, it will be placed in the FIFO along with normal  
incoming RX data.  
The L2550 compares each incoming receive character with Xoff-2 data. If a match exists, the received data will  
be transferred to FIFO and ISR bit-4 will be set to indicate detection of special character. Although the Internal  
Register Table shows Xon, Xoff Registers with eight bits of character information, the actual number of bits is  
dependent on the programmed word length. Line Control Register (LCR) bits 0-1 defines the number of  
character bits, i.e., either 5 bits, 6 bits, 7 bits, or 8 bits. The word length selected by LCR bits 0-1 also  
determines the number of bits that will be used for the special character comparison. Bit-0 in the Xon, Xoff  
Registers corresponds with the LSB bit for the receive character.  
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2.17 Infrared Mode  
The L2550 UART includes the infrared encoder and decoder compatible to the IrDA (Infrared Data  
Association) version 1.0. The IrDA 1.0 standard that stipulates the infrared encoder sends out a 3/16 of a bit  
wide HIGH-pulse for each “0” bit in the transmit data stream. This signal encoding reduces the on-time of the  
infrared LED, hence reduces the power consumption. See Figure 12 below.  
The infrared encoder and decoder are enabled by setting MCR register bit-6 to a ‘1’. When the infrared feature  
is enabled, the transmit data output, TX, idles at logic zero level. Likewise, the RX input assumes an idle level  
of logic zero from a reset and power up, see Figure 12.  
Typically, the wireless infrared decoder receives the input pulse from the infrared sensing diode on the RX pin.  
Each time it senses a light pulse, it returns a logic 1 to the data bit stream.  
FIGURE 12. INFRARED TRANSMIT DATA ENCODING AND RECEIVE DATA DECODING  
Character  
Data Bits  
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
TX Data  
Transmit  
IR Pulse  
(TX Pin)  
1/2 Bit Time  
Bit Time  
3/16 Bit Time  
IrEncoder-1  
Receive  
IR Pulse  
(RX pin)  
Bit Time  
1/16 Clock Delay  
1
1
1 1  
1
0
0
0
0
0
RX Data  
Data Bits  
Character  
IRdecoder-  
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2.18  
Sleep Mode with Auto Wake-Up  
The L2550 supports low voltage system designs, hence, a sleep mode is included to reduce its power  
consumption when the chip is not actively used.  
All of these conditions must be satisfied for the L2550 to enter sleep mode:  
no interrupts pending for both channels of the L2550 (ISR bit-0 = 1)  
divisor is a non-zero value (ie. DLL = 0x1)  
sleep mode of both channels are enabled (IER bit-4 = 1)  
modem inputs are not toggling (MSR bits 0-3 = 0)  
RX input pins are idling at a logic 1  
The L2550 stops its crystal oscillator to conserve power in the sleep mode. User can check the XTAL2 pin for  
no clock output as an indication that the device has entered the sleep mode.  
The L2550 resumes normal operation by any of the following:  
a receive data start bit transition (logic 1 to 0)  
a data byte is loaded to the transmitter, THR or FIFO  
a change of logic state on any of the modem or general purpose serial inputs: CTS#, DSR#, CD#, RI#  
If the L2550 is awakened by any one of the above conditions, it will return to the sleep mode automatically after  
all interrupting conditions have been serviced and cleared. If the 2750 is awakened by the modem inputs, a  
read to the MSR is required to reset the modem inputs. In any case, the sleep mode will not be entered while  
an interrupt is pending from channel A or B. The L2550 will stay in the sleep mode of operation until it is  
disabled by setting IER bit-4 to a logic 0.  
If the address lines, data bus lines, IOW#, IOR#, CSA#, CSB#, and modem input lines remain steady when the  
L2550 is in sleep mode, the maximum current will be in the microamp range as specified in the DC Electrical  
Characteristics on page 34. If the input lines are floating or are toggling while the L2550 is in sleep mode, the  
current can be up to 100 times more. If any of those signals are toggling or floating, then an external buffer  
would be required to keep the address, data and control lines steady to achieve the low current. As an  
alternative, please refer to the XR16L2551 which is pin-to-pin and software compatible with the L2550 but with  
(some additional pins and) the PowerSave feature that eliminates any unnecessary external buffer.  
Important: owing to the starting up delay of the crystal oscillator after waking up from sleep mode, the first few  
receive characters may be lost. The number of characters lost during the restart also depends on your  
operating data rate. More characters are lost when operating at higher data rate. Also, it is important to keep  
RX A/B inputs idling at logic 1 or “marking” condition during sleep mode to avoid receiving a “break” condition  
upon the restart. This may occur when the external interface transceivers (RS-232, RS-485 or another type)  
are also put to sleep mode and cannot maintain the “marking” condition. To avoid this, the designer can use a  
47k-100k ohm pull-up resistor on the RXA and RXB pins.  
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2.19  
Internal Loopback  
The L2550 UART provides an internal loopback capability for system diagnostic purposes. The internal  
loopback mode is enabled by setting MCR register bit-4 to logic 1. All regular UART functions operate normally.  
Figure 13 shows how the modem port signals are re-configured. Transmit data from the transmit shift register  
output is internally routed to the receive shift register input allowing the system to receive the same data that it  
was sending. The TX pin is held at logic 1 or mark condition while RTS# and DTR# are de-asserted, and  
CTS#, DSR# CD# and RI# inputs are ignored. Caution: the RX input pins must be held to a logic 1 during  
loopback test else upon exiting the loopback test the UART may detect and report a false “break” signal. Also,  
Auto RTS/CTS is not supported during internal loopback.  
FIGURE 13. INTERNAL LOOP BACK IN CHANNEL A AND B  
VCC  
TXA/TXB  
Transmit Shift Register  
(THR/FIFO)  
MCR bit-4=1  
Receive Shift Register  
(RHR/FIFO)  
RXA/RXB  
VCC  
RTSA#/RTSB#  
RTS#  
CTS#  
CTSA#/CTSB#  
VCC  
DTRA#/DTRB#  
DTR#  
DSR#  
DSRA#/DSRB#  
OP1#  
RI#  
RIA#/RIB#  
VCC  
OP2A#/OP2B#  
OP2#  
CD#  
CDA#/CDB#  
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3.0 UART INTERNAL REGISTERS  
REV. 1.1.2  
Each of the UART channel in the L2550 has its own set of configuration registers selected by address lines A0,  
A1 and A2 with CSA# or CSB# selecting the channel. The registers are 16C550 compatible. The complete  
register set is shown on Table 7 and Table 8.  
TABLE 7: UART CHANNEL A AND B UART INTERNAL REGISTERS  
A2,A1,A0 ADDRESSES  
REGISTER  
READ/WRITE  
COMMENTS  
16C550 COMPATIBLE REGISTERS  
0
0 0  
RHR - Receive Holding Register  
Read-only  
Write-only  
LCR[7] = 0  
THR - Transmit Holding Register  
DLL - Div Latch Low Byte  
DLM - Div Latch High Byte  
DREV - Device Revision  
DVID - Device ID  
0
0 0  
0 1  
0 0  
0 1  
0 1  
1 0  
Read/Write  
Read/Write  
Read/Write  
Read/Write  
Read/Write  
LCR[7] = 1, LCR 0xBF  
0
0
0
0
0
LCR[7] = 1, LCR 0xBF,  
DLL = 0x00, DLM = 0x00  
IER - Interrupt Enable Register  
LCR[7] = 0  
ISR - Interrupt Status Register  
FCR - FIFO Control Register  
Read-only  
Write-only  
LCR 0xBF  
0
1
1
1 1  
0 0  
0 1  
LCR - Line Control Register  
Read/Write  
Read/Write  
MCR - Modem Control Register  
LSR - Line Status Register  
Reserved  
Read-only  
Write-only  
LCR 0xBF  
1
1
1 0  
1 1  
MSR - Modem Status Register  
Reserved  
Read-only  
Write-only  
SPR - Scratch Pad Register  
Read/Write  
ENHANCED REGISTERS  
0
1
1
1
1
1 0  
0 0  
0 1  
1 0  
1 1  
EFR - Enhanced Function Register  
Xon-1 - Xon Character 1  
Xon-2 - Xon Character 2  
Xoff-1 - Xoff Character 1  
Xoff-2 - Xoff Character 2  
Read/Write  
Read/Write  
Read/Write  
Read/Write  
Read/Write  
LCR = 0xBF  
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TABLE 8: INTERNAL REGISTERS DESCRIPTION. SHADED BITS ARE ENABLED WHEN EFR BIT-4=1  
ADDRESS  
REG  
READ/  
WRITE  
BIT-7  
BIT-6  
BIT-5  
BIT-4  
BIT-3  
BIT-2  
BIT-1  
BIT-0  
COMMENT  
A2-A0  
NAME  
16C550 Compatible Registers  
0 0 0  
0 0 0  
0 0 1  
RHR  
THR  
RD  
Bit-7  
Bit-7  
0/  
Bit-6  
Bit-6  
0/  
Bit-5  
Bit-5  
0/  
Bit-4  
Bit-4  
0/  
Bit-3  
Bit-3  
Bit-2  
Bit-2  
Bit-1  
Bit-1  
Bit-0  
Bit-0  
WR  
IER RD/WR  
Modem RXLine  
Stat.  
Int.  
TX  
Empty  
Int  
RX  
Data  
Int.  
LCR[7] = 0  
Stat.  
Int.  
CTS Int. RTS Int. Xoff Int.  
Enable Enable Enable  
Sleep  
Mode  
Enable  
Enable Enable Enable Enable  
0 1 0  
ISR  
RD  
FIFOs  
FIFOs  
0/  
0/  
INT  
INT  
INT  
INT  
Enabled Enabled  
Source Source Source Source  
INT  
INT  
Bit-3  
Bit-2  
Bit-1  
Bit-0  
Source Source  
Bit-5  
Bit-4  
LCR 0xBF  
0 1 0  
0 1 1  
FCR  
WR RXFIFO RXFIFO  
Trigger Trigger  
0
0
DMA  
Mode  
TX  
FIFO  
RX  
FIFOs  
FIFO Enable  
Enable Reset Reset  
LCR RD/WR Divisor Set TX Set Par-  
Even  
Parity Enable  
Parity  
Stop  
Bits  
Word  
Length Length  
Bit-1 Bit-0  
Word  
Enable  
Break  
ity  
1 0 0  
1 0 1  
MCR RD/WR  
0/  
0/  
0/  
Internal OP2#/ Rsvd  
RTS# DTR#  
Output Output  
Control Control  
Lopback  
Enable Output  
Enable  
INT  
(OP1#)  
BRG  
Pres-  
caler  
IR Mode XonAny  
ENable  
LSR  
RD  
RD  
RX FIFO THR &  
Global  
Error  
THR  
Empty  
RX  
RX  
RX  
RX  
RX  
TSR  
Empty  
Break  
Fram- Parity Over-  
Data  
LCR 0xBF  
ing  
Error  
run  
Ready  
Error  
Error  
1 1 0  
1 1 1  
MSR  
CD#  
Input  
RI#  
Input  
DSR#  
Input  
CTS#  
Input  
Delta  
CD#  
Delta  
RI#  
Delta  
Delta  
DSR# CTS#  
SPR RD/WR  
Bit-7  
Bit-6  
Bit-5  
Bit-4  
Bit-3  
Bit-2  
Bit-1  
Bit-0  
Baud Rate Generator Divisor  
LCR[7]=1  
0 0 0  
0 0 1  
0 0 0  
0 0 1  
DLL RD/WR  
DLM RD/WR  
Bit-7  
Bit-7  
Bit-7  
0
Bit-6  
Bit-6  
Bit-6  
0
Bit-5  
Bit-5  
Bit-5  
0
Bit-4  
Bit-4  
Bit-4  
0
Bit-3  
Bit-3  
Bit-3  
0
Bit-2  
Bit-2  
Bit-2  
0
Bit-1  
Bit-1  
Bit-1  
1
Bit-0  
Bit-0  
Bit-0  
0
DREV  
DVID  
RD  
RD  
LCR[7]=1  
DLL=0x00  
DLM=0x00  
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TABLE 8: INTERNAL REGISTERS DESCRIPTION. SHADED BITS ARE ENABLED WHEN EFR BIT-4=1  
ADDRESS  
REG  
READ/  
WRITE  
BIT-7  
BIT-6  
BIT-5  
BIT-4  
BIT-3  
BIT-2  
BIT-1  
BIT-0  
COMMENT  
A2-A0  
NAME  
Enhanced Registers  
Enable  
0 1 0  
EFR RD/WR  
Auto  
CTS  
Enable Enable  
Auto  
RTS  
Special  
Char  
Select  
Soft-  
ware  
Flow  
Cntl  
Soft-  
ware  
Flow  
Cntl  
Soft-  
ware  
Flow  
Cntl  
Soft-  
ware  
Flow  
Cntl  
IER [7:4],  
ISR [5:4],  
FCR[5:4],  
MCR[7:5]  
Bit-3  
Bit-3  
Bit-3  
Bit-3  
Bit-3  
Bit-2  
Bit-2  
Bit-2  
Bit-2  
Bit-2  
Bit-1  
Bit-1  
Bit-1  
Bit-1  
Bit-1  
Bit-0  
Bit-0  
Bit-0  
Bit-0  
Bit-0  
LCR=0XBF  
1 0 0  
1 0 1  
1 1 0  
1 1 1  
XON1 RD/WR  
XON2 RD/WR  
XOFF1 RD/WR  
XOFF2 RD/WR  
Bit-7  
Bit-7  
Bit-7  
Bit-7  
Bit-6  
Bit-6  
Bit-6  
Bit-6  
Bit-5  
Bit-5  
Bit-5  
Bit-5  
Bit-4  
Bit-4  
Bit-4  
Bit-4  
4.0 INTERNAL REGISTER DESCRIPTIONS  
4.1 Receive Holding Register (RHR) - Read- Only  
SEE”RECEIVER” ON PAGE 12.  
4.2 Transmit Holding Register (THR) - Write-Only  
SEE”TRANSMITTER” ON PAGE 11.  
4.3 Interrupt Enable Register (IER) - Read/Write  
The Interrupt Enable Register (IER) masks the interrupts from receive data ready, transmit empty, line status  
and modem status registers. These interrupts are reported in the Interrupt Status Register (ISR).  
4.3.1  
IER versus Receive FIFO Interrupt Mode Operation  
When the receive FIFO (FCR BIT-0 = 1) and receive interrupts (IER BIT-0 = 1) are enabled, the RHR interrupts  
(see ISR bits 2 and 3) status will reflect the following:  
A. The receive data available interrupts are issued to the host when the FIFO has reached the programmed  
trigger level. It will be cleared when the FIFO drops below the programmed trigger level.  
B. FIFO level will be reflected in the ISR register when the FIFO trigger level is reached. Both the ISR register  
status bit and the interrupt will be cleared when the FIFO drops below the trigger level.  
C. The receive data ready bit (LSR BIT-0) is set as soon as a character is transferred from the shift register to  
the receive FIFO. It is reset when the FIFO is empty.  
4.3.2  
IER versus Receive/Transmit FIFO Polled Mode Operation  
When FCR BIT-0 equals a logic 1 for FIFO enable; resetting IER bits 0-3 enables the XR16L2550 in the FIFO  
polled mode of operation. Since the receiver and transmitter have separate bits in the LSR either or both can  
be used in the polled mode by selecting respective transmit or receive control bit(s).  
A. LSR BIT-0 indicates there is data in RHR or RX FIFO.  
B. LSR BIT-1 indicates an overrun error has occurred and that data in the FIFO may not be valid.  
C. LSR BIT 2-4 provides the type of receive data errors encountered for the data byte in RHR, if any.  
D. LSR BIT-5 indicates Transmit FIFO is empty.  
E. LSR BIT-6 indicates when both the transmit FIFO and TSR are empty.  
F. LSR BIT-7 indicates a data error in at least one character in the RX FIFO.  
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IER[0]: RHR Interrupt Enable  
The receive data ready interrupt will be issued when RHR has a data character in the non-FIFO mode or when  
the receive FIFO has reached the programmed trigger level in the FIFO mode.  
Logic 0 = Disable the receive data ready interrupt (default).  
Logic 1 = Enable the receiver data ready interrupt.  
IER[1]: THR Interrupt Enable  
This bit enables the Transmit Ready interrupt which is issued whenever the Transmit FIFO becomes empty. If  
the Transmit FIFO is empty when this bit is enabled, an interrupt will be generated.  
Logic 0 = Disable Transmit Ready interrupt (default).  
Logic 1 = Enable Transmit Ready interrupt.  
IER[2]: Receive Line Status Interrupt Enable  
If any of the LSR register bits 1, 2, 3 or 4 is a logic 1, it will generate an interrupt to inform the host controller  
about the error status of the current data byte in FIFO. LSR bit-1 generates an interrupt immediately when the  
character has been received. LSR bits 2-4 generate an interrupt when the character with errors is read out of  
the FIFO.  
Logic 0 = Disable the receiver line status interrupt (default).  
Logic 1 = Enable the receiver line status interrupt.  
IER[3]: Modem Status Interrupt Enable  
Logic 0 = Disable the modem status register interrupt (default).  
Logic 1 = Enable the modem status register interrupt.  
IER[4]: Sleep Mode Enable (requires EFR bit-4 = 1)  
Logic 0 = Disable Sleep Mode (default).  
Logic 1 = Enable Sleep Mode. See Sleep Mode section for further details.  
IER[5]: Xoff Interrupt Enable (requires EFR bit-4=1)  
Logic 0 = Disable the software flow control, receive Xoff interrupt. (default)  
Logic 1 = Enable the software flow control, receive Xoff interrupt. See Software Flow Control section for  
details.  
IER[6]: RTS# Output Interrupt Enable (requires EFR bit-4=1)  
Logic 0 = Disable the RTS# interrupt (default).  
Logic 1 = Enable the RTS# interrupt. The UART issues an interrupt when the RTS# pin makes a transition  
from low to high.  
IER[7]: CTS# Input Interrupt Enable (requires EFR bit-4=1)  
Logic 0 = Disable the CTS# interrupt (default).  
Logic 1 = Enable the CTS# interrupt. The UART issues an interrupt when CTS# pin makes a transition from  
low to high.  
4.4  
Interrupt Status Register (ISR) - Read-Only  
The UART provides multiple levels of prioritized interrupts to minimize external software interaction. The  
Interrupt Status Register (ISR) provides the user with six interrupt status bits. Performing a read cycle on the  
ISR will give the user the current highest pending interrupt level to be serviced, others are queued up to be  
serviced next. No other interrupts are acknowledged until the pending interrupt is serviced. The Interrupt  
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Source Table, Table 9, shows the data values (bit 0-5) for the interrupt priority levels and the interrupt sources  
associated with each of these interrupt levels.  
4.4.1  
Interrupt Generation:  
LSR is by any of the LSR bits 1, 2, 3 and 4.  
RXRDY is by RX trigger level.  
RXRDY Time-out is by a 4-char plus 12 bits delay timer.  
TXRDY is by TX FIFO empty.  
MSR is by any of the MSR bits 0, 1, 2 and 3.  
Receive Xoff/Special character is by detection of a Xoff or Special character.  
CTS# is when its transmitter toggles the input pin (from low to high) during auto CTS flow control enabled by  
EFR bit-7.  
RTS# is when its receiver toggles the output pin (from low to high) during auto RTS flow control enabled by  
EFR bit-6.  
4.4.2  
Interrupt Clearing:  
LSR interrupt is cleared by a read to the LSR register (but flags and tags not cleared until character(s) that  
generated the interrupt(s) has been emptied or cleared from FIFO).  
RXRDY interrupt is cleared by reading data until FIFO falls below the trigger level.  
RXRDY Time-out interrupt is cleared by reading RHR.  
TXRDY interrupt is cleared by a read to the ISR register or writing to THR.  
MSR interrupt is cleared by a read to the MSR register.  
Xoff interrupt is cleared by a read to ISR or when Xon character(s) is received.  
Special character interrupt is cleared by a read to ISR or after the next character is received.  
RTS# and CTS# flow control interrupts are cleared by a read to the MSR register.  
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TABLE 9: INTERRUPT SOURCE AND PRIORITY LEVEL  
PRIORITY  
ISR REGISTER STATUS BITS  
SOURCE OF INTERRUPT  
LEVEL  
BIT-5  
BIT-4  
BIT-3  
BIT-2  
BIT-1  
BIT-0  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
-
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
LSR (Receiver Line Status Register)  
RXRDY (Receive Data Time-out)  
RXRDY (Received Data Ready)  
TXRDY (Transmit Ready)  
MSR (Modem Status Register)  
RXRDY (Received Xoff or Special character)  
CTS#, RTS# change of state  
None (default)  
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ISR[0]: Interrupt Status  
Logic 0 = An interrupt is pending and the ISR contents may be used as a pointer to the appropriate interrupt  
service routine.  
Logic 1 = No interrupt pending (default condition).  
ISR[3:1]: Interrupt Status  
These bits indicate the source for a pending interrupt at interrupt priority levels (See Interrupt Source Table 9).  
ISR[4]: Xoff or Special Character Interrupt Status  
This bit is enabled when EFR bit-4 is set to a logic 1. ISR bit-4 indicates that the receiver detected a data match  
of the Xoff character(s). If this is an Xoff interrupt, it can be cleared by a read to the ISR or when an Xon  
character is received. If it is a special character interrupt, it will automatically clear after the next character is  
received.  
ISR[5]: RTS#/CTS# Interrupt Status  
This bit is enabled when EFR bit-4 is set to a logic 1. ISR bit-5 indicates that the CTS# or RTS# has changed  
state from low to high.  
ISR[7:6]: FIFO Enable Status  
These bits are set to a logic 0 when the FIFOs are disabled. They are set to a logic 1 when the FIFOs are  
enabled.  
4.5  
FIFO Control Register (FCR) - Write-Only  
This register is used to enable the FIFOs, clear the FIFOs, set the transmit/receive FIFO trigger levels, and  
select the DMA mode. The DMA, and FIFO modes are defined as follows:  
FCR[0]: TX and RX FIFO Enable  
Logic 0 = Disable the transmit and receive FIFO (default).  
Logic 1 = Enable the transmit and receive FIFOs. This bit must be set to logic 1 when other FCR bits are  
written or they will not be programmed.  
FCR[1]: RX FIFO Reset  
This bit is only active when FCR bit-0 is a ‘1’.  
Logic 0 = No receive FIFO reset (default)  
Logic 1 = Reset the receive FIFO pointers and FIFO level counter logic (the receive shift register is not  
cleared or altered). This bit will return to a logic 0 after resetting the FIFO.  
FCR[2]: TX FIFO Reset  
This bit is only active when FCR bit-0 is a ‘1’.  
Logic 0 = No transmit FIFO reset (default).  
Logic 1 = Reset the transmit FIFO pointers and FIFO level counter logic (the transmit shift register is not  
cleared or altered). This bit will return to a logic 0 after resetting the FIFO.  
FCR[3]: DMA Mode Select  
Controls the behavior of theTXRDY# and RXRDY# pins. See DMA operation section for details.  
Logic 0 = Normal Operation (default).  
Logic 1 = DMA Mode.  
FCR[5:4]: Reserved  
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FCR[7:6]: Receive FIFO Trigger Select  
(logic 0 = default, RX trigger level =1)  
REV. 1.1.2  
These 2 bits are used to set the trigger level for the receive FIFO. The UART will issue a receive interrupt when  
the number of the characters in the FIFO crosses the trigger level. Table 10 shows the complete selections.  
TABLE 10: RECEIVE FIFO TRIGGER LEVEL SELECTION  
RECEIVE  
FCR BIT-7  
FCR BIT-6  
TRIGGER  
LEVEL  
COMPATIBILITY  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1 (default)  
16C550, 16C2550,  
16C2552, 16C554,  
16C580 compatible.  
4
8
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4.6  
Line Control Register (LCR) - Read/Write  
The Line Control Register is used to specify the asynchronous data communication format. The word or  
character length, the number of stop bits, and the parity are selected by writing the appropriate bits in this  
register.  
LCR[1:0]: TX and RX Word Length Select  
These two bits specify the word length to be transmitted or received.  
BIT-1  
BIT-0  
WORD LENGTH  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
5 (default)  
6
7
8
LCR[2]: TX and RX Stop-bit Length Select  
The length of stop bit is specified by this bit in conjunction with the programmed word length.  
BIT-2  
WORD LENGTH  
STOP BIT LENGTH (BIT TIME(S))  
0
1
1
5,6,7,8  
5
1 (default)  
1-1/2  
2
6,7,8  
LCR[3]: TX and RX Parity Select  
Parity or no parity can be selected via this bit. The parity bit is a simple way used in communications for data  
integrity check. See Table 11 for parity selection summary below.  
Logic 0 = No parity.  
Logic 1 = A parity bit is generated during the transmission while the receiver checks for parity error of the  
data character received.  
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LCR[4]: TX and RX Parity Select  
If the parity bit is enabled with LCR bit-3 set to a logic 1, LCR BIT-4 selects the even or odd parity format.  
Logic 0 = ODD Parity is generated by forcing an odd number of logic 1’s in the transmitted character. The  
receiver must be programmed to check the same format (default).  
Logic 1 = EVEN Parity is generated by forcing an even number of logic 1’s in the transmitted character. The  
receiver must be programmed to check the same format.  
LCR[5]: TX and RX Parity Select  
If the parity bit is enabled, LCR BIT-5 selects the forced parity format.  
LCR[5] = logic 0, parity is not forced (default).  
LCR[5] = logic 1 and LCR[4] = logic 0, parity bit is forced to a logical 1 for the transmit and receive data.  
LCR[5] = logic 1 and LCR[4] = logic 1, parity bit is forced to a logical 0 for the transmit and receive data.  
TABLE 11: PARITY SELECTION  
LCR BIT-5 LCR BIT-4 LCR BIT-3  
PARITY SELECTION  
No parity  
X
0
0
1
1
X
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
Odd parity  
Even parity  
Force parity to mark, “1”  
Forced parity to space, “0”  
LCR[6]: Transmit Break Enable  
When enabled, the Break control bit causes a break condition to be transmitted (the TX output is forced to a  
“space’, logic 0, state). This condition remains, until disabled by setting LCR bit-6 to a logic 0.  
Logic 0 = No TX break condition (default).  
Logic 1 = Forces the transmitter output (TX) to a “space”, logic 0, for alerting the remote receiver of a line  
break condition.  
LCR[7]: Baud Rate Divisors (DLL/DLM) Enable  
Logic 0 = Data registers are selected (default).  
Logic 1 = Divisor latch registers are selected.  
4.7  
Modem Control Register (MCR) or General Purpose Outputs Control - Read/Write  
The MCR register is used for controlling the serial/modem interface signals or general purpose inputs/outputs.  
MCR[0]: DTR# Output  
The DTR# pin is a modem control output. If the modem interface is not used, this output may be used as a  
general purpose output.  
Logic 0 = Force DTR# output to a logic 1 (default).  
Logic 1 = Force DTR# output to a logic 0.  
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MCR[1]: RTS# Output  
REV. 1.1.2  
The RTS# pin is a modem control output. If the modem interface is not used, this output may be used as a  
general purpose output.  
Logic 0 = Force RTS# output to a logic 1 (default).  
Logic 1 = Force RTS# output to a logic 0.  
MCR[2]: Reserved  
OP1# is not available as an output pin on the L2550. But it is available for use during Internal Loopback Mode.  
In the Loopback Mode, this bit is used to write the state of the modem RI# interface signal.  
MCR[3]: OP2# Output / INT Output Enable  
This bit enables and disables the operation of INT, interrupt output. If INT output is not used, OP2# can be  
used as a general purpose output.  
Logic 0 = INT (A-B) outputs disabled (three state mode) and OP2# output set to a logic 1 (default).  
Logic 1 = INT (A-B) outputs enabled (active mode) and OP2# output set to a logic 0.  
MCR[4]: Internal Loopback Enable  
Logic 0 = Disable loopback mode (default).  
Logic 1 = Enable local loopback mode, see loopback section and Figure 13.  
MCR[5]: Xon-Any Enable  
Logic 0 = Disable Xon-Any function (for 16C550 compatibility, default).  
Logic 1 = Enable Xon-Any function. In this mode, any RX character received will resume transmit operation.  
The RX character will be loaded into the RX FIFO , unless the RX character is an Xon or Xoff character and  
the L2552 is programmed to use the Xon/Xoff flow control.  
MCR[6]: Infrared Encoder/Decoder Enable  
Logic 0 = Enable the standard modem receive and transmit input/output interface. (Default)  
Logic 1 = Enable infrared IrDA receive and transmit inputs/outputs. The TX/RX output/input are routed to the  
infrared encoder/decoder. The data input and output levels conform to the IrDA infrared interface  
requirement. While in this mode, the infrared TX output will be a logic 0 during idle data conditions.  
MCR[7]: Clock Prescaler Select  
Logic 0 = Divide by one. The input clock from the crystal or external clock is fed directly to the Programmable  
Baud Rate Generator without further modification, i.e., divide by one (default).  
Logic 1 = Divide by four. The prescaler divides the input clock from the crystal or external clock by four and  
feeds it to the Programmable Baud Rate Generator, hence, data rates become one forth.  
4.8  
Line Status Register (LSR) - Read Only  
This register provides the status of data transfers between the UART and the host.  
LSR[0]: Receive Data Ready Indicator  
Logic 0 = No data in receive holding register or FIFO (default).  
Logic 1 = Data has been received and is saved in the receive holding register or FIFO.  
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LSR[1]: Receiver Overrun Flag  
Logic 0 = No overrun error (default).  
Logic 1 = Overrun error. A data overrun error condition occurred in the receive shift register. This happens  
when additional data arrives while the FIFO is full. In this case the previous data in the receive shift register  
is overwritten. Note that under this condition the data byte in the receive shift register is not transferred into  
the FIFO, therefore the data in the FIFO is not corrupted by the error. An interrupt will be generated  
immediately if LSR interrupt is enabled (IER bit-2).  
LSR[2]: Receive Data Parity Error Flag  
Logic 0 = No parity error (default).  
Logic 1 = Parity error. The receive character in RHR does not have correct parity information and is suspect.  
This error is associated with the character available for reading in RHR. If the LSR interrupt is enabled (IER  
bit-2), an interrupt will be generated when the character is in the RHR.  
LSR[3]: Receive Data Framing Error Flag  
Logic 0 = No framing error (default).  
Logic 1 = Framing error. The receive character did not have a valid stop bit(s). This error is associated with  
the character available for reading in RHR. If the LSR interrupt is enabled (IER bit-2), an interrupt will be  
generated when the character is in the RHR.  
LSR[4]: Receive Break Flag  
Logic 0 = No break condition (default).  
Logic 1 = The receiver received a break signal (RX was a logic 0 for at least one character frame time). In the  
FIFO mode, only one break character is loaded into the FIFO. The break indication remains until the RX  
input returns to the idle condition, “mark” or logic 1. If the LSR interrupt is enabled (IER bit-2), an interrupt will  
be generated when the character is in the RHR.  
LSR[5]: Transmit Holding Register Empty Flag  
This bit is the Transmit Holding Register Empty indicator. This bit indicates that the transmitter is ready to  
accept a new character for transmission. In addition, this bit causes the UART to issue an interrupt to the host  
when the THR interrupt enable is set. The THR bit is set to a logic 1 when the last data byte is transferred from  
the transmit holding register to the transmit shift register. The bit is reset to logic 0 concurrently with the data  
loading to the transmit holding register by the host. In the FIFO mode this bit is set when the transmit FIFO is  
empty, it is cleared when the transmit FIFO contains at least 1 byte.  
LSR[6]: THR and TSR Empty Flag  
This bit is set to a logic 1 whenever the transmitter goes idle. It is set to logic 0 whenever either the THR or  
TSR contains a data character. In the FIFO mode this bit is set to a logic 1 whenever the transmit FIFO and  
transmit shift register are both empty.  
LSR[7]: Receive FIFO Data Error Flag  
Logic 0 = No FIFO error (default).  
Logic 1 = A global indicator for the sum of all error bits in the RX FIFO. At least one parity error, framing error  
or break indication is in the FIFO data. This bit clears when there is no more error(s) in the FIFO.  
4.9  
Modem Status Register (MSR) - Read Only  
This register provides the current state of the modem interface signals, or other peripheral device that the  
UART is connected. Lower four bits of this register are used to indicate the changed information. These bits  
are set to a logic 1 whenever a signal from the modem changes state. These bits may be used as general  
purpose inputs/outputs when they are not used with modem signals.  
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MSR[0]: Delta CTS# Input Flag  
REV. 1.1.2  
Logic 0 = No change on CTS# input (default).  
Logic 1 = The CTS# input has changed state since the last time it was monitored. A modem status interrupt  
will be generated if MSR interrupt is enabled (IER bit-3).  
MSR[1]: Delta DSR# Input Flag  
Logic 0 = No change on DSR# input (default).  
Logic 1 = The DSR# input has changed state since the last time it was monitored. A modem status interrupt  
will be generated if MSR interrupt is enabled (IER bit-3).  
MSR[2]: Delta RI# Input Flag  
Logic 0 = No change on RI# input (default).  
Logic 1 = The RI# input has changed from a logic 0 to a logic 1, ending of the ringing signal. A modem status  
interrupt will be generated if MSR interrupt is enabled (IER bit-3).  
MSR[3]: Delta CD# Input Flag  
Logic 0 = No change on CD# input (default).  
Logic 1 = Indicates that the CD# input has changed state since the last time it was monitored. A modem  
status interrupt will be generated if MSR interrupt is enabled (IER bit-3).  
MSR[4]: CTS Input Status  
Normally this bit is the compliment of the CTS# input. However in the loopback mode, this bit is equivalent to  
the RTS# bit in the MCR register. The CTS# input may be used as a general purpose input when the modem  
interface is not used.  
MSR[5]: DSR Input Status  
Normally this bit is the compliment of the DSR# input. In the loopback mode, this bit is equivalent to the DTR#  
bit in the MCR register. The DSR# input may be used as a general purpose input when the modem interface is  
not used.  
MSR[6]: RI Input Status  
Normally this bit is the compliment of the RI# input. In the loopback mode this bit is equivalent to bit-2 in the  
MCR register. The RI# input may be used as a general purpose input when the modem interface is not used.  
MSR[7]: CD Input Status  
Normally this bit is the compliment of the CD# input. In the loopback mode this bit is equivalent to bit-3 in the  
MCR register. The CD# input may be used as a general purpose input when the modem interface is not used.  
4.10 Scratch Pad Register (SPR) - Read/Write  
This is a 8-bit general purpose register for the user to store temporary data. The content of this register is  
preserved during sleep mode but becomes 0xFF (default) after a reset or a power off-on cycle.  
4.11 Baud Rate Generator Registers (DLL and DLM) - Read/Write  
The Baud Rate Generator (BRG) is a 16-bit counter that generates the data rate for the transmitter. The rate is  
programmed through registers DLL and DLM which are only accessible when LCR bit-7 is set to ‘1’.  
SEE”PROGRAMMABLE BAUD RATE GENERATOR” ON PAGE 10. for more details.  
4.12 Device Identification Register (DVID) - Read Only  
This register contains the device ID (0x02 for XR16L2550). Prior to reading this register, DLL and DLM should  
be set to 0x00.  
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4.13 Device Revision Register (DREV) - Read Only  
This register contains the device revision information. For example, 0x01 means revision A. Prior to reading  
this register, DLL and DLM should be set to 0x00.  
4.14 Enhanced Feature Register (EFR)  
Enhanced features are enabled or disabled using this register. Bit 0-3 provide single or dual consecutive  
character software flow control selection (see Table 12). When the Xon1 and Xon2 and Xoff1 and Xoff2 modes  
are selected, the double 8-bit words are concatenated into two sequential characters. Caution: note that  
whenever changing the TX or RX flow control bits, always reset all bits back to logic 0 (disable) before  
programming a new setting.  
EFR[3:0]: Software Flow Control Select  
Single character and dual sequential characters software flow control is supported. Combinations of software  
flow control can be selected by programming these bits.  
TABLE 12: SOFTWARE FLOW CONTROL FUNCTIONS  
EFR BIT-3  
CONT-3  
EFR BIT-2  
CONT-2  
EFR BIT-1  
CONT-1  
EFR BIT-0  
CONT-0  
TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE SOFTWARE FLOW CONTROL  
0
0
1
0
1
X
X
X
1
0
0
0
1
1
X
X
X
0
0
X
X
X
X
0
1
0
1
0
X
X
X
X
0
No TX and RX flow control (default and reset)  
No transmit flow control  
Transmit Xon1, Xoff1  
Transmit Xon2, Xoff2  
Transmit Xon1 and Xon2, Xoff1 and Xoff2  
No receive flow control  
0
Receiver compares Xon1, Xoff1  
Receiver compares Xon2, Xoff2  
1
1
Transmit Xon1, Xoff1  
Receiver compares Xon1 or Xon2, Xoff1 or Xoff2  
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
Transmit Xon2, Xoff2  
Receiver compares Xon1 or Xon2, Xoff1 or Xoff2  
Transmit Xon1 and Xon2, Xoff1 and Xoff2,  
Receiver compares Xon1 and Xon2, Xoff1 and Xoff2  
No transmit flow control,  
Receiver compares Xon1 and Xon2, Xoff1 and Xoff2  
EFR[4]: Enhanced Function Bits Enable  
Enhanced function control bit. This bit enables IER bits 4-7, ISR bits 4-5, and MCR bits 5-7 to be modified.  
After modifying any enhanced bits, EFR bit-4 can be set to a logic 0 to latch the new values. This feature  
prevents legacy software from altering or overwriting the enhanced functions once set. Normally, it is  
recommended to leave it enabled, logic 1.  
Logic 0 = modification disable/latch enhanced features. IER bits 4-7, ISR bits 4-5, and MCR bits 5-7 are  
saved to retain the user settings. After a reset, the IER bits 4-7, ISR bits 4-5, and MCR bits 5-7are set to a  
logic 0 to be compatible with ST16C550 mode (default).  
Logic 1 = Enables the above-mentioned register bits to be modified by the user.  
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EFR[5]: Special Character Detect Enable  
REV. 1.1.2  
Logic 0 = Special Character Detect Disabled (default).  
Logic 1 = Special Character Detect Enabled. The UART compares each incoming receive character with  
data in Xoff-2 register. If a match exists, the receive data will be transferred to FIFO and ISR bit-4 will be set  
to indicate detection of the special character. Bit-0 corresponds with the LSB bit of the receive character. If  
flow control is set for comparing Xon1, Xoff1 (EFR [1:0]= ‘10’) then flow control and special character work  
normally. However, if flow control is set for comparing Xon2, Xoff2 (EFR[1:0]= ‘01’) then flow control works  
normally, but Xoff2 will not go to the FIFO, and will generate an Xoff interrupt and a special character  
interrupt, if enabled via IER bit-5. Special character interrupts are cleared automatically after the next  
received character.  
EFR[6]: Auto RTS Flow Control Enable  
RTS# output may be used for hardware flow control by setting EFR bit-6 to logic 1. When Auto RTS is  
selected, an interrupt will be generated when the receive FIFO is filled to the programmed trigger level and  
RTS de-asserts to a logic 1 at the next upper trigger level. RTS# will return to a logic 0 when FIFO data falls  
below the next lower trigger level. The RTS# output must be asserted (logic 0) before the auto RTS can take  
effect. RTS# pin will function as a general purpose output when hardware flow control is disabled.  
Logic 0 = Automatic RTS flow control is disabled (default).  
Logic 1 = Enable Automatic RTS flow control.  
EFR[7]: Auto CTS Flow Control Enable  
Automatic CTS Flow Control.  
Logic 0 = Automatic CTS flow control is disabled (default).  
Logic 1 = Enable Automatic CTS flow control. Data transmission stops when CTS# input de-asserts to logic  
1. Data transmission resumes when CTS# returns to a logic 0.  
4.15 Software Flow Control Registers (XOFF1, XOFF2, XON1, XON2) - Read/Write  
These registers are used as the programmable software flow control characters XOFF1, XOFF2, XON1, and  
XON2. For more details, see Table 6.  
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LOW VOLTAGE DUART WITH 16-BYTE FIFO  
TABLE 13: UART RESET CONDITIONS FOR CHANNEL A AND B  
REGISTERS  
DLM  
DLL  
RESET STATE  
Bits 7-0 = 0xXX  
Bits 7-0 = 0xXX  
Bits 7-0 = 0xXX  
Bits 7-0 = 0xXX  
Bits 7-0 = 0x00  
Bits 7-0 = 0x00  
Bits 7-0 = 0x01  
Bits 7-0 = 0x00  
Bits 7-0 = 0x00  
Bits 7-0 = 0x60  
RHR  
THR  
IER  
FCR  
ISR  
LCR  
MCR  
LSR  
MSR  
Bits 3-0 = Logic 0  
Bits 7-4 = Logic levels of the inputs  
inverted  
SPR  
EFR  
Bits 7-0 = 0xFF  
Bits 7-0 = 0x00  
Bits 7-0 = 0x00  
Bits 7-0 = 0x00  
Bits 7-0 = 0x00  
Bits 7-0 = 0x00  
RESET STATE  
Logic 1  
XON1  
XON2  
XOFF1  
XOFF2  
I/O SIGNALS  
TX  
OP2#  
Logic 1  
RTS#  
Logic 1  
DTR#  
Logic 1  
RXRDY#  
TXRDY#  
INT  
Logic 1  
Logic 0  
Three-State Condition  
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REV. 1.1.2  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS  
Power Supply Range  
Voltage at Any Pin  
7 Volts  
GND-0.3 V to VCC+0.3 V  
-40o to +85oC  
Operating Temperature  
-65o to +150oC  
500 mW  
Storage Temperature  
Package Dissipation  
TYPICAL PACKAGE THERMAL RESISTANCE DATA (MARGIN OF ERROR: ± 15%)  
theta-ja =59oC/W, theta-jc = 16oC/W  
Thermal Resistance (48-TQFP)  
theta-ja = 50oC/W, theta-jc = 21oC/W  
Thermal Resistance (44-PLCC)  
theta-ja = oC/W, theta-jc = oC/W  
Thermal Resistance (32-QFN)  
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS  
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS  
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED: TA=-40O TO +85OC, VCC IS 2.25 TO 5.5V  
2.5V LIMITS  
MIN MAX  
3.3V LIMITS  
MIN MAX  
5.0V LIMITS  
MIN MAX  
SYMBOL  
PARAMETER  
UNITS  
CONDITIONS  
VILCK  
VIHCK  
VIL  
Clock Input Low Level  
Clock Input High Level  
Input Low Voltage  
-0.3  
0.2  
-0.3  
0.6  
-0.5  
0.6  
V
V
V
V
2.0  
-0.3  
2.0  
5.5  
0.6  
5.5  
2.4  
-0.3  
2.0  
5.5  
0.8  
5.5  
3.0  
-0.5  
2.2  
5.5  
0.8  
5.5  
0.4  
VIH  
Input High Voltage  
Output Low Voltage  
VOL  
V
V
V
IOL = 6 mA  
IOL = 4 mA  
IOL = 2 mA  
0.4  
0.4  
VOH  
Output High Voltage  
2.4  
V
V
V
IOH = -6 mA  
IOH = -1 mA  
IOH = -400 uA  
2.0  
1.8  
IIL  
IIH  
Input Low Leakage Current  
Input High Leakage Current  
Input Pin Capacitance  
Power Supply Current  
Sleep Current  
±10  
±10  
5
±10  
±10  
5
±10  
±10  
5
uA  
uA  
pF  
CIN  
ICC  
1
1.3  
15  
3
mA  
uA  
ISLEEP  
6
30  
See Test 1  
Test 1: The following inputs must remain steady at VCC or GND state to minimize Sleep current: A0-A2, D0-  
D7, IOR#, IOW#, CSA#, CSB#, and all modem inputs. Also, RXA and RXB inputs must idle at logic 1 state  
while asleep. Floating inputs will result in sleep currents in the mA range. For PowerSave feature that isolates  
address, data and control signals, please see the XR16L2551 datasheet.  
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LOW VOLTAGE DUART WITH 16-BYTE FIFO  
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS  
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED: TA=-40O TO +85OC, VCC IS 2.25V TO 5.5V,  
70 PF LOAD WHERE APPLICABLE  
LIMITS  
LIMITS  
3.3  
LIMITS  
5.0  
SYMBOL  
PARAMETER  
2.5  
UNIT  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN  
MAX MIN  
MAX  
-
Crystal Frequency  
16  
20  
24  
MHz  
ns  
CLK  
OSC  
TAS  
External Clock Low/High Time  
External Clock Frequency  
Address Setup Time  
31  
17  
10  
16  
30  
50  
MHz  
ns  
10  
10  
10  
10  
75  
75  
75  
10  
10  
50  
50  
50  
TAH  
TCS  
Address Hold Time  
ns  
ns  
Chip Select Width  
150  
150  
150  
TRD  
TDY  
IOR# Strobe Width  
ns  
Read Cycle Delay  
ns  
TRDV  
TDD  
TWR  
TDY  
Data Access Time  
125  
45  
70  
30  
45  
30  
ns  
Data Disable Time  
0
0
0
ns  
IOW# Strobe Width  
150  
150  
25  
75  
75  
20  
10  
50  
50  
15  
10  
ns  
Write Cycle Delay  
ns  
TDS  
Data Setup Time  
ns  
TDH  
TWDO  
TMOD  
TRSI  
TSSI  
TRRI  
TSI  
Data Hold Time  
15  
ns  
Delay From IOW# To Output  
Delay To Set Interrupt From MODEM Input  
Delay To Reset Interrupt From IOR#  
Delay From Stop To Set Interrupt  
Delay From IOR# To Reset Interrupt  
Delay From Stop To Interrupt  
150  
150  
150  
1
75  
75  
75  
1
50  
50  
50  
1
ns  
ns  
ns  
Bclk  
ns  
150  
150  
24  
75  
75  
24  
50  
50  
24  
ns  
TINT  
Delay From Initial INT Reset To Transmit  
Start  
8
8
8
Bclk  
TWRI  
TSSR  
TRR  
Delay From IOW# To Reset Interrupt  
Delay From Stop To Set RXRDY#  
150  
1
75  
1
50  
1
ns  
Bclk  
ns  
Delay From IOR# To Reset RXRDY#  
Delay From IOW# To Set TXRDY#  
Delay From Center of Start To Reset TXRDY#  
150  
150  
8
75  
75  
8
50  
50  
8
TWT  
ns  
TSRT  
Bclk  
35  
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AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS  
REV. 1.1.2  
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED: TA=-40O TO +85OC, VCC IS 2.25V TO 5.5V,  
70 PF LOAD WHERE APPLICABLE  
LIMITS  
LIMITS  
3.3  
LIMITS  
5.0  
SYMBOL  
PARAMETER  
2.5  
UNIT  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN  
MAX MIN  
MAX  
TRST  
N
Reset Pulse Width  
40  
40  
40  
ns  
-
216-1  
216-1  
216-1  
Baud Rate Divisor  
Baud Clock  
1
1
1
Bclk  
16X of data rate  
Hz  
FIGURE 14. CLOCK TIMING  
CLK  
CLK  
EXTERNAL  
CLOCK  
OSC  
FIGURE 15. MODEM INPUT/OUTPUT TIMING FOR CHANNELS A & B  
IOW #  
Active  
TW DO  
RTS#  
DTR#  
Change of state  
Change of state  
CD#  
CTS#  
DSR#  
Change of state  
Change of state  
TMOD  
TMOD  
Active  
INT  
Active  
Active  
Active  
TRSI  
IOR#  
Active  
Active  
TMOD  
Change of state  
RI#  
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LOW VOLTAGE DUART WITH 16-BYTE FIFO  
FIGURE 16. DATA BUS READ TIMING  
A0-A2  
Valid Address  
Valid Address  
TAS  
TAS  
TAH  
TCS  
TAH  
TCS  
CSA#/  
CSB#  
TDY  
TRD  
TRD  
IOR#  
TDD  
TDD  
TRDV  
TRDV  
D0-D7  
Valid Data  
Valid Data  
RDTm  
FIGURE 17. DATA BUS WRITE TIMING  
A0-A2  
Valid Address  
TCS  
Valid Address  
TCS  
TAS  
TAS  
TAH  
TAH  
CSA#/  
CSB#  
TDY  
TWR  
TWR  
IOW#  
TDH  
TDH  
TDS  
Valid Data  
TDS  
Valid Data  
D0-D7  
16Write  
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REV. 1.1.2  
FIGURE 18. RECEIVE READY & INTERRUPT TIMING [NON-FIFO MODE] FOR CHANNELS A & B  
RX  
Stop  
Bit  
Start  
Bit  
D0:D7  
D0:D7  
D0:D7  
TSSR  
TSSR  
TSSR  
1 Byte  
1 Byte  
1 Byte  
in RHR  
in RHR  
in RHR  
INT  
TSSR  
TSSR  
TSSR  
Active  
Data  
Active  
Data  
Active  
Data  
RXRDY#  
Ready  
Ready  
Ready  
TRR  
TRR  
TRR  
IOR#  
(Reading data  
out of RHR)  
RXNFM  
FIGURE 19. TRANSMIT READY & INTERRUPT TIMING [NON-FIFO MODE] FOR CHANNELS A & B  
TX  
(Unloading)  
Stop  
Bit  
Start  
Bit  
D0:D7  
D0:D7  
D0:D7  
IER[1]  
enabled  
ISR is read  
ISR is read  
ISR is read  
INT*  
TWRI  
TWRI  
TWRI  
TSRT  
TSRT  
TSRT  
TXRDY#  
TWT  
TWT  
TWT  
IOW#  
(Loading data  
into THR)  
*INT is cleared when the ISR is read or when data is loaded into the THR.  
TXNonFIFO  
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LOW VOLTAGE DUART WITH 16-BYTE FIFO  
FIGURE 20. RECEIVE READY & INTERRUPT TIMING [FIFO MODE, DMA DISABLED] FOR CHANNELS A & B  
Start  
Bit  
RX  
S
S
S
S
T
D0:D7  
D0:D7  
D0:D7  
T
D0:D7  
TSSI  
D0:D7  
S
T
S
D0:D7  
T
D0:D7  
T
Stop  
Bit  
RX FIFO drops  
below RX  
Trigger Level  
INT  
TSSR  
FIFO  
Empties  
RX FIFO fills up to RX  
Trigger Level or RX Data  
Timeout  
RXRDY#  
First Byte is  
Received in  
RX FIFO  
TRRI  
TRR  
IOR#  
(Reading data out  
of RX FIFO)  
RXINTDMA#  
FIGURE 21. RECEIVE READY & INTERRUPT TIMING [FIFO MODE, DMA ENABLED] FOR CHANNELS A & B  
Start  
Bit  
Stop  
Bit  
RX  
S
S
S
S
T
D0:D7  
D0:D7  
D0:D7  
T
D0:D7  
TSSI  
D0:D7  
S
T
S
D0:D7  
T
D0:D7  
T
RX FIFO drops  
below RX  
Trigger Level  
INT  
RX FIFO fills up to RX  
Trigger Level or RX Data  
Timeout  
TSSR  
FIFO  
Empties  
RXRDY#  
TRRI  
TRR  
IOR#  
(Reading data out  
of RX FIFO)  
RXFIFODMA  
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REV. 1.1.2  
FIGURE 22. TRANSMIT READY & INTERRUPT TIMING [FIFO MODE, DMA MODE DISABLED] FOR CHANNELS A & B  
Stop  
Bit  
Start  
Bit  
Last Data Byte  
Transmitted  
TX FIFO  
Empty  
TX  
(Unloading)  
T
S
S
S
T
D0:D7  
S
T
S
D0:D7  
D0:D7  
T
S D0:D7  
T
D0:D7  
T
D0:D7  
T
TSRT  
IER[1]  
enabled  
ISR is read  
TX FIFO no  
longer empty  
INT*  
TSI  
TWRI  
TX FIFO  
Empty  
Data in  
TX FIFO  
TXRDY#  
TWT  
IOW#  
(Loading data  
into FIFO)  
*INT is cleared when the ISR is read or when there is at least one character in the FIFO.  
TXDMA#  
FIGURE 23. TRANSMIT READY & INTERRUPT TIMING [FIFO MODE, DMA MODE ENABLED] FOR CHANNELS A & B  
Stop  
Bit  
Start  
Bit  
Last Data Byte  
Transmitted  
TX FIFO  
Empty  
TX  
(Unloading)  
T
S
S
S
T
D0:D7  
S
T
S
D0:D7  
D0:D7  
T
S D0:D7  
T
D0:D7  
T
D0:D7  
T
IER[1]  
enabled  
ISR is read  
TSRT  
TX FIFO no  
longer empty  
TSI  
INT*  
TWRI  
TX FIFO  
Empty  
At least 1  
empty location  
in FIFO  
TX FIFO  
Full  
TXRDY#  
TWT  
IOW#  
(Loading data  
into FIFO)  
*INT is cleared when the ISR is read or when there is at least one character in the FIFO.  
TXDMA  
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LOW VOLTAGE DUART WITH 16-BYTE FIFO  
PACKAGE DIMENSIONS (48 PIN TQFP - 7 X 7 X 1 mm)  
D
D
1
36  
25  
37  
24  
D
1
D
48  
13  
1
1
2
B
e
A
2
C
A
Seating  
Plane  
α
A
1
L
Note: The control dimension is the millimeter column  
INCHES  
MAX  
MILLIMETERS  
SYMBOL  
MIN  
MIN  
MAX  
1.20  
0.15  
1.05  
0.27  
0.20  
9.20  
7.10  
A
A1  
A2  
B
0.039  
0.002  
0.037  
0.007  
0.004  
0.346  
0.272  
0.047  
0.006  
0.041  
0.011  
0.008  
0.362  
0.280  
1.00  
0.05  
0.95  
0.17  
0.09  
8.80  
6.90  
C
D
D1  
e
0.020 BSC  
0.50 BSC  
L
0.018  
0.030  
0.45  
0.75  
α
0°  
7°  
0°  
7°  
41  
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REV. 1.1.2  
PACKAGE DIMENSIONS (44 PIN PLCC)  
44 LEAD PLASTIC LEADED CHIP CARRIER  
(PLCC)  
Rev. 1.00  
C
D
Seating Plane  
D1  
45° x H  
1
45° x H  
2
A
2
2
1
44  
B
1
B
D
D
1
D
D
3
2
e
R
D
3
A
1
A
Note: The control dimension is the millimeter column  
INCHES  
MAX  
MILLIMETERS  
SYMBOL  
MIN  
MIN  
MAX  
4.57  
3.05  
---  
A
A1  
A2  
B
0.165  
0.090  
0.020  
0.013  
0.026  
0.008  
0.685  
0.650  
0.590  
0.180  
0.120  
---  
4.19  
2.29  
0.51  
0.021  
0.032  
0.013  
0.695  
0.656  
0.630  
0.33  
0.53  
0.81  
0.32  
17.65  
16.66  
16.00  
B
0.66  
1
C
D
0.19  
17.40  
16.51  
14.99  
D1  
D
2
D
0.500 typ.  
0.050 BSC  
12.70 typ.  
1.27 BSC  
1.07  
3
e
H
0.042  
0.056  
0.048  
0.045  
1.42  
1.22  
1.14  
1
H
0.042  
0.025  
1.07  
0.64  
2
R
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS (32 PIN QFN - 5 X 5 X 0.9 mm)  
Note: the actual center pad  
is metallic and the size (D2)  
is device-dependent with a  
typical tolerance of 0.3mm  
Note: The control dimension is in millimeter.  
INCHES  
MAX  
MILLIMETERS  
SYMBOL  
MIN  
MIN  
0.80  
0.00  
0.15  
4.90  
3.50  
0.18  
MAX  
1.00  
0.05  
0.25  
5.10  
3.80  
0.30  
A
A1  
A3  
D
0.031  
0.000  
0.006  
0.193  
0.138  
0.007  
0.039  
0.002  
0.010  
0.201  
0.150  
0.012  
D2  
b
e
0.0197 BSC  
0.50 BSC  
L
0.012  
0.008  
0.020  
-
0.35  
0.20  
0.45  
-
k
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REVISION HISTORY  
DATE  
November 2002  
March 2003  
May 2003  
REVISION  
DESCRIPTION  
P1.0.0  
Preliminary Datasheet.  
P1.0.1  
P1.0.2  
P1.0.3  
P1.0.4  
Updated AC Electrical Characteristics. Updated register set with enhanced features.  
Added patent number to first page. Added 32 pin QFN package dimensions.  
Added Device Status to Ordering Information.  
June 2003  
July 2003  
Updated AC Electrical Characteristics.  
September 2003 1.0.0  
September 2004 1.1.0  
Final Production Release. Updated 5V tolerance information.  
Corrected 32-QFN package dimension descriptions. Added GND center pad pin  
description. Added Device Revision and Device ID registers and descriptions.  
May 2005  
May 2007  
1.1.1  
1.1.2  
Updated the Data Access Time (T  
) in AC Electrical Characteristics.  
RDV  
Updated QFN package dimensions drawing to show minimum "k" parameter.  
NOTICE  
EXAR Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the products contained in this publication in order to  
improve design, performance or reliability. EXAR Corporation assumes no responsibility for the use of any  
circuits described herein, conveys no license under any patent or other right, and makes no representation that  
the circuits are free of patent infringement. Charts and schedules contained here in are only for illustration  
purposes and may vary depending upon a user’s specific application. While the information in this publication  
has been carefully checked; no responsibility, however, is assumed for inaccuracies.  
EXAR Corporation does not recommend the use of any of its products in life support applications where the  
failure or malfunction of the product can reasonably be expected to cause failure of the life support system or  
to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness. Products are not authorized for use in such applications unless  
EXAR Corporation receives, in writing, assurances to its satisfaction that: (a) the risk of injury or damage has  
been minimized; (b) the user assumes all such risks; (c) potential liability of EXAR Corporation is adequately  
protected under the circumstances.  
Copyright 2007 EXAR Corporation  
Datasheet May 2007.  
Send your UART technical inquiry with technical details to hotline: uarttechsupport@exar.com.  
Reproduction, in part or whole, without the prior written consent of EXAR Corporation is prohibited.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
GENERAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................................. 1  
APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 1  
FEATURES..................................................................................................................................................... 1  
FIGURE 1. XR16L2550 BLOCK DIAGRAM ......................................................................................................................................... 1  
FIGURE 2. PIN OUT ASSIGNMENT ..................................................................................................................................................... 2  
ORDERING INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 2  
PIN DESCRIPTIONS ......................................................................................................... 3  
1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................... 6  
2.0 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................................ 7  
2.1 CPU INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................................. 7  
FIGURE 3. XR16L2550 DATA BUS INTERCONNECTIONS.................................................................................................................. 7  
2.2 5-VOLT TOLERANT INPUTS ........................................................................................................................... 7  
2.3 DEVICE RESET ................................................................................................................................................ 7  
2.4 DEVICE IDENTIFICATION AND REVISION .................................................................................................... 7  
2.5 CHANNEL A AND B SELECTION ................................................................................................................... 7  
TABLE 1: CHANNEL A AND B SELECT ............................................................................................................................................... 8  
2.6 CHANNEL A AND B INTERNAL REGISTERS ................................................................................................ 8  
2.7 DMA MODE ...................................................................................................................................................... 8  
TABLE 2: TXRDY# AND RXRDY# OUTPUTS IN FIFO AND DMA MODE............................................................................................. 8  
2.8 INTA AND INTB OUTPUTS .............................................................................................................................. 8  
TABLE 3: INTA AND INTB PINS OPERATION FOR TRANSMITTER ........................................................................................................ 9  
TABLE 4: INTA AND INTB PIN OPERATION FOR RECEIVER ............................................................................................................... 9  
2.9 CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR OR EXTERNAL CLOCK INPUT ............................................................................. 9  
FIGURE 4. TYPICAL OSCILLATOR CONNECTIONS................................................................................................................................. 9  
2.10 PROGRAMMABLE BAUD RATE GENERATOR ......................................................................................... 10  
FIGURE 5. EXTERNAL CLOCK CONNECTION FOR EXTENDED DATA RATE.......................................................................................... 10  
FIGURE 6. OPERATING FREQUENCY CHART. REQUIRES A 2K OHMS PULL-UP RESISTOR ON XTAL2 PIN TO INCREASE OPERATING SPEED10  
TABLE 5: TYPICAL DATA RATES WITH A 14.7456 MHZ CRYSTAL OR EXTERNAL CLOCK ...................................................................... 11  
2.11 TRANSMITTER ............................................................................................................................................. 11  
2.11.1 TRANSMIT HOLDING REGISTER (THR) - WRITE ONLY....................................................................................... 11  
2.11.2 TRANSMITTER OPERATION IN NON-FIFO MODE................................................................................................ 11  
FIGURE 7. TRANSMITTER OPERATION IN NON-FIFO MODE .............................................................................................................. 12  
2.11.3 TRANSMITTER OPERATION IN FIFO MODE ......................................................................................................... 12  
FIGURE 8. TRANSMITTER OPERATION IN FIFO AND FLOW CONTROL MODE ..................................................................................... 12  
2.12 RECEIVER .................................................................................................................................................... 12  
2.12.1 RECEIVE HOLDING REGISTER (RHR) - READ-ONLY .......................................................................................... 13  
FIGURE 9. RECEIVER OPERATION IN NON-FIFO MODE.................................................................................................................... 13  
FIGURE 10. RECEIVER OPERATION IN FIFO AND AUTO RTS FLOW CONTROL MODE ....................................................................... 13  
2.13 AUTO RTS (HARDWARE) FLOW CONTROL ............................................................................................. 14  
2.14 AUTO CTS FLOW CONTROL ..................................................................................................................... 14  
FIGURE 11. AUTO RTS AND CTS FLOW CONTROL OPERATION....................................................................................................... 15  
2.15 AUTO XON/XOFF (SOFTWARE) FLOW CONTROL ................................................................................... 16  
TABLE 6: AUTO XON/XOFF (SOFTWARE) FLOW CONTROL ............................................................................................................... 16  
2.16 SPECIAL CHARACTER DETECT ............................................................................................................... 16  
2.17 INFRARED MODE ........................................................................................................................................ 17  
FIGURE 12. INFRARED TRANSMIT DATA ENCODING AND RECEIVE DATA DECODING.......................................................................... 17  
2.18 SLEEP MODE WITH AUTO WAKE-UP ...................................................................................................... 18  
2.19 INTERNAL LOOPBACK .............................................................................................................................. 19  
FIGURE 13. INTERNAL LOOP BACK IN CHANNEL A AND B ................................................................................................................ 19  
3.0 UART INTERNAL REGISTERS ........................................................................................................... 20  
TABLE 7: UART CHANNEL A AND B UART INTERNAL REGISTERS ..................................................................................... 20  
TABLE 8: INTERNAL REGISTERS DESCRIPTION. SHADED BITS ARE ENABLED WHEN EFR BIT-4=1......................................... 21  
4.0 INTERNAL REGISTER DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................ 22  
4.1 RECEIVE HOLDING REGISTER (RHR) - READ- ONLY ............................................................................... 22  
4.2 TRANSMIT HOLDING REGISTER (THR) - WRITE-ONLY ............................................................................ 22  
4.3 INTERRUPT ENABLE REGISTER (IER) - READ/WRITE ............................................................................. 22  
4.3.1 IER VERSUS RECEIVE FIFO INTERRUPT MODE OPERATION ............................................................................. 22  
4.3.2 IER VERSUS RECEIVE/TRANSMIT FIFO POLLED MODE OPERATION................................................................ 22  
4.4 INTERRUPT STATUS REGISTER (ISR) - READ-ONLY ............................................................................... 23  
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4.4.1 INTERRUPT GENERATION: ...................................................................................................................................... 24  
4.4.2 INTERRUPT CLEARING: ........................................................................................................................................... 24  
TABLE 9: INTERRUPT SOURCE AND PRIORITY LEVEL ....................................................................................................................... 24  
4.5 FIFO CONTROL REGISTER (FCR) - WRITE-ONLY ...................................................................................... 25  
TABLE 10: RECEIVE FIFO TRIGGER LEVEL SELECTION ................................................................................................................... 26  
4.6 LINE CONTROL REGISTER (LCR) - READ/WRITE ...................................................................................... 26  
TABLE 11: PARITY SELECTION ........................................................................................................................................................ 27  
4.7 MODEM CONTROL REGISTER (MCR) OR GENERAL PURPOSE OUTPUTS CONTROL - READ/WRITE 27  
4.8 LINE STATUS REGISTER (LSR) - READ ONLY ........................................................................................... 28  
4.9 MODEM STATUS REGISTER (MSR) - READ ONLY .................................................................................... 29  
4.10 SCRATCH PAD REGISTER (SPR) - READ/WRITE .................................................................................... 30  
4.11 BAUD RATE GENERATOR REGISTERS (DLL AND DLM) - READ/WRITE .............................................. 30  
4.12 DEVICE IDENTIFICATION REGISTER (DVID) - READ ONLY .................................................................... 30  
4.13 DEVICE REVISION REGISTER (DREV) - READ ONLY .............................................................................. 31  
4.14 ENHANCED FEATURE REGISTER (EFR) .................................................................................................. 31  
TABLE 12: SOFTWARE FLOW CONTROL FUNCTIONS........................................................................................................................ 31  
4.15 SOFTWARE FLOW CONTROL REGISTERS (XOFF1, XOFF2, XON1, XON2) - READ/WRITE ................ 32  
TABLE 13: UART RESET CONDITIONS FOR CHANNEL A AND B............................................................................................ 33  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS...................................................................................34  
TYPICAL PACKAGE THERMAL RESISTANCE DATA (MARGIN OF ERROR: ± 15%)34  
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................34  
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ..............................................................................................................34  
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ..............................................................................................................35  
Unless otherwise noted: TA=-40o to +85oC, Vcc is 2.25V to 5.5V, ..........................................................................35  
70 pF load where applicable......................................................................................................................................35  
FIGURE 14. CLOCK TIMING............................................................................................................................................................. 36  
FIGURE 15. MODEM INPUT/OUTPUT TIMING FOR CHANNELS A & B ................................................................................................. 36  
FIGURE 17. DATA BUS WRITE TIMING............................................................................................................................................. 37  
FIGURE 16. DATA BUS READ TIMING.............................................................................................................................................. 37  
FIGURE 18. RECEIVE READY & INTERRUPT TIMING [NON-FIFO MODE] FOR CHANNELS A & B ......................................................... 38  
FIGURE 19. TRANSMIT READY & INTERRUPT TIMING [NON-FIFO MODE] FOR CHANNELS A & B ....................................................... 38  
FIGURE 20. RECEIVE READY & INTERRUPT TIMING [FIFO MODE, DMA DISABLED] FOR CHANNELS A & B........................................ 39  
FIGURE 21. RECEIVE READY & INTERRUPT TIMING [FIFO MODE, DMA ENABLED] FOR CHANNELS A & B......................................... 39  
FIGURE 22. TRANSMIT READY & INTERRUPT TIMING [FIFO MODE, DMA MODE DISABLED] FOR CHANNELS A & B............................ 40  
FIGURE 23. TRANSMIT READY & INTERRUPT TIMING [FIFO MODE, DMA MODE ENABLED] FOR CHANNELS A & B ............................ 40  
PACKAGE DIMENSIONS (48 PIN TQFP - 7 X 7 X 1 MM)...............................................41  
PACKAGE DIMENSIONS (44 PIN PLCC) .......................................................................42  
PACKAGE DIMENSIONS (32 PIN QFN - 5 X 5 X 0.9 MM)..............................................43  
REVISION HISTORY.......................................................................................................................................44  
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................I  
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