Product Overview
The ST16C554DCJ is a quad channel UART from Exar (MaxLinear) with 16-byte FIFOs per channel. The ‘D’ variant supports both Intel and Motorola bus interface modes via selectable pin configuration. 68-pin PLCC package, commercial temperature range. Data rates up to 1.5Mbps at 5V.
Key Specifications
| Type | Quad UART (16C550 compatible) |
| Channels | 4 |
| FIFO | 16-byte per channel (TX/RX) |
| Max Data Rate | 1.5 Mbps (5V), 500Kbps (3.3V) |
| Voltage | 2.97V ~ 5.5V |
| Bus Interface | Intel + Motorola (D variant) |
| Package | 68-pin PLCC (DCJ) |
| Temp Range | 0°C ~ 70°C |
Features
- Four independent 16C550 UART channels
- Intel/Motorola dual bus interface
- 16-byte FIFOs per channel
- Up to 1.5Mbps at 5V operation
- 4 selectable RX FIFO trigger levels
- Full modem interface per channel
- 68-pin PLCC package
- Commercial temperature range
Applications
- Multi-port serial communication cards
- Network routers and switches
- Industrial automation
- Telecom equipment
- POS terminals
- Embedded systems