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PC16550D

PC16550D Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter with FIFOs†

Literature Number: SNLS378B

TL/C/8652

PC16550D Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter with FIFOs

June 1995

PC16550D Universal Asynchronous

Receiver/Transmitter with FIFOs²

General Description

The PC16550D is an improved version of the original 16450

Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART).

Functionally identical to the 16450 on powerup (CHARAC-

TER mode)*the PC16550D can be put into an alternate

mode (FIFO mode) to relieve the CPU of excessive software

overhead.

In this mode internal FIFOs are activated allowing 16 bytes

(plus 3 bits of error data per byte in the RCVR FIFO) to be

stored in both receive and transmit modes. All the logic is on

chip to minimize system overhead and maximize system ef-

ficiency. Two pin functions have been changed to allow sig-

nalling of DMA transfers.

The UART performs serial-to-parallel conversion on data

characters received from a peripheral device or a MODEM,

and parallel-to-serial conversion on data characters re-

ceived from the CPU. The CPU can read the complete

status of the UART at any time during the functional opera-

tion. Status information reported includes the type and con-

dition of the transfer operations being performed by the

UART, as well as any error conditions (parity, overrun, fram-

ing, or break interrupt).

The UART includes a programmable baud rate generator

that is capable of dividing the timing reference clock input

by divisors of 1 to (216b1), and producing a 16 cclock for

driving the internal transmitter logic. Provisions are also in-

cluded to use this 16 cclock to drive the receiver logic. The

UART has complete MODEM-control capability, and a proc-

essor-interrupt system. Interrupts can be programmed to

the user’s requirements, minimizing the computing required

to handle the communications link.

The UART is fabricated using National Semiconductor’s ad-

vanced M2CMOS process.

*Can also be reset to 16450 Mode under software control.

²Note: This part is patented.

Features

YCapable of running all existing 16450 software.

YPin for pin compatible with the existing 16450 except

for CSOUT (24) and NC (29). The former CSOUT and

NC pins are TXRDY and RXRDY, respectively.

YAfter reset, all registers are identical to the 16450 reg-

ister set.

YIn the FIFO mode transmitter and receiver are each

buffered with 16 byte FIFO’s to reduce the number of

interrrupts presented to the CPU.

YAdds or deletes standard asynchronous communication

bits (start, stop, and parity) to or from the serial data.

YHolding and shift registers in the 16450 Mode eliminate

the need for precise synchronization between the CPU

and serial data.

YIndependently controlled transmit, receive, line status,

and data set interrupts.

YProgrammable baud generator divides any input clock

by1to(2

16 b1) and generates the 16 cclock.

YIndependent receiver clock input.

YMODEM control functions (CTS, RTS, DSR, DTR, RI,

and DCD).

YFully programmable serial-interface characteristics:

Ð 5-, 6-, 7-, or 8-bit characters

Ð Even, odd, or no-parity bit generation and detection

Ð 1-, 1(/2-, or 2-stop bit generation

Ð Baud generation (DC to 1.5M baud).

YFalse start bit detection.

YComplete status reporting capabilities.

YTRI-STATEÉTTL drive for the data and control buses.

YLine break generation and detection.

YInternal diagnostic capabilities:

Ð Loopback controls for communications link fault

isolation

Ð Break, parity, overrun, framing error simulation.

YFull prioritized interrupt system controls.

Basic Configuration

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TRI-STATEÉis a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.

C1995 National Semiconductor Corporation RRD-B30M75/Printed in U. S. A.

Table of Contents

1.0 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

2.0 DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.0 AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

4.0 TIMING WAVEFORMS

5.0 BLOCK DIAGRAM

6.0 PIN DESCRIPTIONS

7.0 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS

8.0 REGISTERS

8.1 Line Control Register

8.2 Typical Clock Circuits

8.0 REGISTERS (Continued)

8.3 Programmable Baud Generator

8.4 Line Status Register

8.5 FIFO Control Register

8.6 Interrupt Identification Register

8.7 Interrupt Enable Register

8.8 Modem Control Register

8.9 Modem Status Register

8.10 Scratchpad Register

8.11 FIFO Interrupt Mode Operation

8.12 FIFO Polled Mode Operation

9.0 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

1.0 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Temperature Under Bias 0§Ctoa

70§C

Storage Temperature b65§Ctoa

150§C

All Input or Output Voltages

with Respect to VSS b0.5V to a7.0V

Power Dissipation 1W

Note:

Maximum ratings indicate limits beyond which perma-

nent damage may occur. Continuous operation at these lim-

its is not intended and should be limited to those conditions

specified under DC electrical characteristics.

2.0 DC Electrical Characteristics

TAe0§Ctoa

70§C, VDD ea

5V g10%, VSS e0V, unless otherwise specified.

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Units

VILX Clock Input Low Voltage b0.5 0.8 V

VIHX Clock Input High Voltage 2.0 VDD V

VIL Input Low Voltage b0.5 0.8 V

VIH Input High Voltage 2.0 VDD V

VOL Output Low Voltage IOL e1.6 mA on all (Note 1) 0.4 V

VOH Output High Voltage IOH eb

1.0 mA (Note 1) 2.4 V

ICC(AV) Average Power Supply VDD e5.5V, TAe25§C

Current No Loads on output

SIN, DSR, DCD, 15 mA

CTS, RI e2.0V

All other inputs e0.8V

IIL Input Leakage VDD e5.5V, VSS e0V g10 mA

ICL Clock Leakage All other pins floating. g10 mA

VIN e0V, 5.5V

IOZ TRI-STATE Leakage VDD e5.5V, VSS e0V

VOUT e0V, 5.25V

1) Chip deselected g20 mA

2) WRITE mode,

chip selected

VILMR MR Schmitt VIL 0.8 V

VIHMR MR Schmitt VIH 2.0 V

Note 1: Does not apply to XOUT

Capacitance TAe25§C, VDD eVSS e0V

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units

CXIN Clock Input Capacitance 7 9 pF

fce1 MHz

CXOUT Clock Output Capacitance 7 9 pF

Unmeasured pins

CIN Input Capacitance 5 7 pF

returned to VSS

COUT Output Capacitance 6 8 pF

CI/O Input/Output Capacitance 10 12 pF

3.0 AC Electrical Characteristics TAe0§Ctoa

70§C, VDD ea

5V g10%

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Units

tADS Address Strobe Width 60 ns

tAH Address Hold Time 0 ns

tAR RD, RD Delay from Address (Note 1) 30 ns

tAS Address Setup Time 60 ns

tAW WR, WR Delay from Address (Note 1) 30 ns

tCH Chip Select Hold Time 0 ns

tCS Chip Select Setup Time 60 ns

tCSR RD, RD Delay from Chip Select (Note 1) 30 ns

tCSW WR, WR Delay from Select (Note 1) 30 ns

tDH Data Hold Time 30 ns

tDS Data Setup Time 30 ns

tHZ RD, RD to Floating Data Delay @100 pF loading (Note 3) 0 100 ns

tMR Master Reset Pulse Width 5000 ns

tRA Address Hold Time from RD, RD (Note 1) 20 ns

tRC Read Cycle Delay 125 ns

tRCS Chip Select Hold Time from RD, RD (Note 1) 20 ns

tRD RD, RD Strobe Width 125 ns

tRDD RD, RD to Driver Enable/Disable @100 pF loading (Note 3) 60 ns

tRVD Delay from RD, RD to Data @100 pF loading 60 ns

tWA Address Hold Time from WR, WR (Note 1) 20 ns

tWC Write Cycle Delay 150 ns

tWCS Chip Select Hold Time from WR, WR (Note 1) 20 ns

tWR WR, WR Strobe Width 100 ns

tXH Duration of Clock High Pulse External Clock (8, Max.) 55 ns

tXL Duration of Clock Low Pulse External Clock (8, Max.) 55 ns

RC Read Cycle etAR atRD atRC 280 ns

WC Write Cycle etAW atWR atWC 280 ns

Baud Generator

N Baud Divisor 1 216b1

tBHD Baud Output Positive Edge Delay 100 pF Load 175 ns

tBLD Baud Output Negative Edge Delay 100 pF Load 175 ns

tHW Baud Output Up Time fXe8, d2, 100 pF Load 75 ns

tLW Baud Output Down Time fXe8, d2, 100 pF Load 100 ns

Receiver

tRAI Delay from Active Edge Ðns

of RD to Reset Interrupt

tRINT Delay from RD, RD 100 pF Load

(RD RBR/or RD LSR) 1000 ns

to Reset Interrupt

tRXI Delay from RD RBR 290 ns

to RXRDY Inactive

tSCD Delay from RCLK to Sample Time 2000 ns

tSINT Delay from Stop to Set Interrupt (Note 2) 1RCLK

Cycles

Note 1: Applicable only when ADS is tied low.

Note 2: In the FIFO mode (FCR0e1) the trigger level interrupts, the receiver data available indication, the active RXRDY indication and the overrun error indication

will be delayed 3 RCLKs. Status indicators (PE, FE, BI) will be delayed 3 RCLKs after the first byte has been received. For subsequently received bytes these

indicators will be updated immediately after RDRBR goes inactive. Timeout interrupt is delayed 8 RCLKs.

Note 3: Charge and discharge time is determined by VOL,V

OH and the external loading.

Note 4: These specifications are preliminary.

3.0 AC Electrical Characteristics (Continued)

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Units

Transmitter

tHR Delay from WR, WR (WR THR) 100 pF Load 175 ns

to Reset Interrupt

tIR Delay from RD, RD (RD IIR) to Reset 100 pF Load 250 ns

Interrupt (THRE)

tIRS Delay from Initial INTR Reset to Transmit 824

BAUDOUT

Start Cycles

tSI Delay from Initial Write to Interrupt (Note 1) 16 24 BAUDOUT

Cycles

tSTI Delay from Stop to Interrupt (THRE) (Note 1) 88

BAUDOUT

Cycles

tSXA Delay from Start to TXRDY active 100 pF Load 8BAUDOUT

Cycles

tWXI Delay from Write to TXRDY inactive 100 pF Load 195 ns

Modem Control

tMDO Delay from WR, WR (WR MCR) to 100 pF Load 200 ns

Output

tRIM Delay from RD, RD to Reset Interrupt 100 pF Load 250 ns

(RD MSR)

tSIM Delay from MODEM Input to Set Interrupt 100 pF Load 250 ns

Note 1: This delay will be lengthened by 1 character time, minus the last stop bit time if the transmitter interrupt delay circuit is active. (See FIFO Interrupt Mode

Operation).

Note 2: These specifications are preliminary.

4.0 Timing Waveforms (All timings are referenced to valid 0 and valid 1)

External Clock Input (24.0 MHz Max.)

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AC Test Points

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Note 1: The 2.4V and 0.4V levels are the voltages that the inputs are driven to during AC testing.

Note 2: The 2.0V and 0.8V levels are the voltages at which the timing tests are made.

BAUDOUT Timing

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4.0 Timing Waveforms (Continued)

Write Cycle

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*Applicable Only When ADS is Tied Low.

Read Cycle

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*Applicable Only When ADS is Tied Low.

4.0 Timing Waveforms (Continued)

Receiver Timing

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Transmitter Timing

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MODEM Control Timing

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Note 1: See Write Cycle Timing

Note 2: See Read Cycle Timing

4.0 Timing Waveforms (Continued)

RCVR FIFO First Byte (This Sets RDR)

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RCVR FIFO Bytes Other Than the First Byte (RDR Is Already Set)

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Receiver Ready (Pin 29) FCR0e0 or FCR0e1 and FCR3e0 (Mode 0)

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Note 1: This is the reading of the last byte in the FIFO.

Note 2: If FCR0 e1, then tSINT e3 RCLKs. For a timeout interrupt, tSINT e8 RCLKs.

4.0 Timing Waveforms (Continued)

Receiver Ready (Pin 29) FCR0e1 and FCR3e1 (Mode 1)

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Note 1: This is the reading of the last byte in the FIFO.

Note 2: If FCR0e1, tSINTe3 RCLKs.

Transmitter Ready (Pin 24) FCR0e0 or FCR0e1 and FCR3e0 (Mode 0)

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Transmitter Ready (Pin 24) FCR0e1 and FCR3e1 (Mode 1)

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5.0 Block Diagram

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Note: Applicable pinout numbers are included within parenthesis.

6.0 Pin Descriptions

The following describes the function of all UART pins. Some

of these descriptions reference internal circuits.

In the following descriptions, a low represents a logic 0 (0V

nominal) and a high represents a logic 1 (a2.4V nominal).

A0, A1, A2, Register Select, Pins 26– 28: Address signals

connected to these 3 inputs select a UART register for the

CPU to read from or write to during data transfer. A table of

registers and their addresses is shown below. Note that the

state of the Divisor Latch Access Bit (DLAB), which is the

most significant bit of the Line Control Register, affects the

selection of certain UART registers. The DLAB must be set

high by the system software to access the Baud Generator

Divisor Latches.

DLAB A2A1A0Register

0 0 0 0 Receiver Buffer (read),

Transmitter Holding

0 0 0 1 Interrupt Enable

X 0 1 0 Interrupt Identification (read)

X 0 1 0 FIFO Control (write)

X 0 1 1 Line Control

X 1 0 0 MODEM Control

X 1 0 1 Line Status

X 1 1 0 MODEM Status

X 1 1 1 Scratch

1 0 0 0 Divisor Latch

(least significant byte)

1 0 0 1 Divisor Latch

(most significant byte)

ADS, Address Strobe, Pin 25: The positive edge of an active

Address Strobe (ADS) signal latches the Register Select

(A0, A1, A2) and Chip Select (CS0, CS1, CS2) signals.

Note: An active ADS input is required when the Register Select (A0, A1, A2)

and Chip Select (CS0, CS1, CS2) signals are not stable for the dura-

tion of a read or write operation. If not required, tie the ADS input

permanently low.

BAUDOUT, Baud Out, Pin 15: This is the 16 cclock signal

from the transmitter section of the UART. The clock rate is

equal to the main reference oscillator frequency divided by

the specified divisor in the Baud Generator Divisor Latches.

The BAUDOUT may also be used for the receiver section by

tying this output to the RCLK input of the chip.

CS0, CS1, CS2,Chip Select, Pins 12– 14: When CS0 and

CS1 are high and CS2 is low, the chip is selected. This

enables communication between the UART and the CPU.

The positive edge of an active Address Strobe signal latch-

es the decoded chip select signals, completing chip selec-

tion. If ADS is always low, valid chip selects should stabilize

according to the tCSW parameter.

CTS, Clear to Send, Pin 36: When low, this indicates that

the MODEM or data set is ready to exchange data. The CTS

signal is a MODEM status input whose conditions can be

tested by the CPU reading bit 4 (CTS) of the MODEM Status

(DCTS) of the MODEM Status Register indicates whether

the CTS input has changed state since the previous reading

of the MODEM Status Register. CTS has no effect on the

Transmitter.

Note: Whenever the CTS bit of the MODEM Status Register changes state,

an interrupt is generated if the MODEM Status Interrupt is enabled.

D7–D0,Data Bus, Pins 1– 8: This bus comprises eight TRI-

STATE input/output lines. The bus provides bidirectional

communications between the UART and the CPU. Data,

control words, and status information are transferred via the

D7–D0Data Bus.

DCD, Data Carrier Detect, Pin 38: When low, indicates that

the data carrier has been detected by the MODEM or data

set. The DCD signal is a MODEM status input whose condi-

tion can be tested by the CPU reading bit 7 (DCD) of the

MODEM Status Register. Bit 7 is the complement of the

DCD signal. Bit 3 (DDCD) of the MODEM Status Register

indicates whether the DCD input has changed state since

the previous reading of the MODEM Status Register. DCD

has no effect on the receiver.

Note: Whenever the DCD bit of the MODEM Status Register changes state,

an interrupt is generated if the MODEM Status Interrupt is enabled.

DDIS, Driver Disable, Pin 23: This goes low whenever the

CPU is reading data from the UART. It can disable or control

the direction of a data bus transceiver between the CPU

and the UART.

DSR,Data Set Ready, Pin 37: When low, this indicates that

the MODEM or data set is ready to establish the communi-

cations link with the UART. The DSR signal is a MODEM

status input whose condition can be tested by the CPU

reading bit 5 (DSR) of the MODEM Status Register. Bit 5 is

the complement of the DSR signal. Bit 1 (DDSR) of the

MODEM Status Register indicates whether the DSR input

has changed state since the previous reading of the MO-

DEM Status Register.

Note: Whenever the DDSR bit of the MODEM Status Register changes

state, an interrupt is generated if the MODEM Status Interrupt is en-

abled.

DTR, Data Terminal Ready, Pin 33: When low, this informs

the MODEM or data set that the UART is ready to establish

a communications link. The DTR output signal can be set to

an active low by programming bit 0 (DTR) of the MODEM

Control Register to a high level. A Master Reset operation

sets this signal to its inactive (high) state. Loop mode opera-

tion holds this signal in its inactive state.

INTR, Interrupt, Pin 30: This pin goes high whenever any

one of the following interrupt types has an active high condi-

tion and is enabled via the IER: Receiver Error Flag; Re-

ceived Data Available: timeout (FIFO Mode only); Transmit-

ter Holding Register Empty; and MODEM Status. The INTR

signal is reset low upon the appropriate interrupt service or

a Master Reset operation.

MR, Master Reset, Pin 35: When this input is high, it clears

all the registers (except the Receiver Buffer, Transmitter

Holding, and Divisor Latches), and the control logic of the

UART. The states of various output signals (SOUT, INTR,

OUT 1, OUT 2, RTS, DTR) are affected by an active MR

input (Refer to Table I.) This input is buffered with a TTL-

compatible Schmitt Trigger with 0.5V typical hysteresis.

OUT 1,Output 1, Pin 34: This user-designated output can

be set to an active low by programming bit 2 (OUT 1) of the

MODEM Control Register to a high level. A Master Reset

operation sets this signal to its inactive (high) state. Loop

mode operation holds this signal in its inactive state. In the

XMOS parts this will achieve TTL levels.

6.0 Pin Descriptions (Continued)

OUT 2,Output 2, Pin 31: This user-designated output that

can be set to an active low by programming bit 3 (OUT 2) of

the MODEM Control Register to a high level. A Master Re-

set operation sets this signal to its inactive (high) state.

Loop mode operation holds this signal in its inactive state. In

the XMOS parts this will achieve TTL levels.

RCLK, Receiver Clock, Pin 9: This input is the 16 cbaud

rate clock for the receiver section of the chip.

RD, RD,Read, Pins 22 and 21: When RD is high or RD is

low while the chip is selected, the CPU can read status

information or data from the selected UART register.

Note: Only an active RD or RD input is required to transfer data from the

UART during a read operation. Therefore, tie either the RD input per-

manently low or the RD input permanently high, when it is not used.

RI, Ring Indicator, Pin 39: When low, this indicates that a

telephone ringing signal has been received by the MODEM

or data set. The RI signal is a MODEM status input whose

condition can be tested by the CPU reading bit 6 (RI) of the

MODEM Status Register. Bit 6 is the complement of the RI

signal. Bit 2 (TERI) of the MODEM Status Register indicates

whether the RI input signal has changed from a low to a

high state since the previous reading of the MODEM Status

Note: Whenever the RI bit of the MODEM Status Register changes from a

high to a low state, an interrupt is generated if the MODEM Status

Interrupt is enabled.

RTS, Request to Send, Pin 32: When low, this informs the

MODEM or data set that the UART is ready to exchange

data. The RTS output signal can be set to an active low by

programming bit 1 (RTS) of the MODEM Control Register. A

Master Reset operation sets this signal to its inactive (high)

state. Loop mode operation holds this signal in its inactive

state.

SIN, Serial Input, Pin 10: Serial data input from the commu-

nications link (peripheral device, MODEM, or data set).

SOUT, Serial Output, Pin 11: Composite serial data output

to the communications link (peripheral, MODEM or data

set). The SOUT signal is set to the Marking (logic 1) state

upon a Master Reset operation.

TXRDY, RXRDY, Pins 24, 29: Transmitter and Receiver

DMA signalling is available through two pins (24 and 29).

When operating in the FIFO mode, one of two types of DMA

signalling per pin can be selected via FCR3. When operat-

ing as in the 16450 Mode, only DMA mode 0 is allowed.

Mode 0 supports single transfer DMA where a transfer is

made between CPU bus cycles. Mode 1 supports multi-

transfer DMA where multiple transfers are made continu-

ously until the RCVR FIFO has been emptied or the XMIT

FIFO has been filled.

RXRDY, Mode 0: When in the 16450 Mode (FCR0e0) or in

the FIFO Mode (FCR0e1, FCR3e0) and there is at least 1

character in the RCVR FIFO or RCVR holding register, the

RXRDY pin (29) will be low active. Once it is activated the

RXRDY pin will go inactive when there are no more charac-

ters in the FIFO or holding register.

RXRDY, Mode 1: In the FIFO Mode (FCR0e1) when the

FCR3e1 and the trigger level or the timeout has been

reached, the RXRDY pin will go low active. Once it is acti-

vated it will go inactive when there are no more characters

in the FIFO or holding register.

TXRDY, Mode 0: In the 16450 Mode (FCR0e0) or in the

FIFO Mode (FCR0e1, FCR3e0) and there are no charac-

ters in the XMIT FIFO or XMIT holding register, the TXRDY

pin (24) will be low active. Once it is activated the TXRDY

pin will go inactive after the first character is loaded into the

XMIT FIFO or holding register.

TXRDY, Mode 1: In the FIFO Mode (FCR0e1) when

FCR3e1 and there are no characters in the XMIT FIFO, the

TXRDY pin will go low active. This pin will become inactive

when the XMIT FIFO is completely full.

VDD,Pin 40: a5V supply.

VSS,Pin 20: Ground (0V) reference.

WR, WR, Write, Pins 19 and 18: When WR is high or WR is

low while the chip is selected, the CPU can write control

words or data into the selected UART register.

Note: Only an active WR or WR input is required to transfer data to the

UART during a write operation. Therefore, tie either the WR input

permanently low or the WR input permanently high, when it is not

used.

XIN (External Crystal Input), Pin 16: This signal input is used

in conjunction with XOUT to form a feedback circuit for the

baud rate generator’s oscillator. If a clock signal will be gen-

erated off-chip, then it should drive the baud rate generator

through this pin.

XOUT (External Crystal Output), Pin 17: This signal output is

used in conjunction with XIN to form a feedback circuit for

the baud rate generator’s oscillator. If the clock signal will

be generated off-chip, then this pin is unused.

7.0 Connection Diagrams

Dual-In-Line Package

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Top View

Order Number PC16550DN

See NS Package Number N40A

7.0 Connection Diagrams (Continued)

TQFP Package

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Order Number PC16550DVEF

See NS Package Number VEF44A

Chip Carrier Package

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Top View

Order Number PC16550DV

See NS Package Number V44A

TABLE I. UART Reset Configuration

Interrupt Enable Register Master Reset 0000 0000 (Note 1)

Interrupt Identification Register Master Reset 0000 0001

FIFO Control Master Reset 0000 0000

Line Control Register Master Reset 0000 0000

MODEM Control Register Master Reset 0000 0000

Line Status Register Master Reset 0110 0000

MODEM Status Register Master Reset XXXX 0000 (Note 2)

SOUT Master Reset High

INTR (RCVR Errs) Read LSR/MR Low

INTR (RCVR Data Ready) Read RBR/MR Low

INTR (THRE) Read IIR/Write THR/MR Low

INTR (Modem Status Changes) Read MSR/MR Low

OUT 2 Master Reset High

RTS Master Reset High

DTR Master Reset High

OUT 1 Master Reset High

RCVR FIFO MR/FCR1#FCR0/DFCR0 All Bits Low

XMIT FIFO MR/FCR1#FCR0/DFCR0 All Bits Low

Note 1: Boldface bits are permanently low.

Note 2: Bits 7–4 are driven by the input signals.

TABLE II. Summary of Registers

0 DLABe0 0 DLABe0 1 DLABe0 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 DLABe1 1 DLABe1

Bit Receiver Transmitter Interrupt FIFO

No. Buffer Holding Interrupt Ident. Control Line MODEM Line MODEM Scratch Divisor Divisor

(Read (Write Register (Read (Write Register Register Register Register ister (LS) (MS)

Only) Only) Only) Only)

RBR THR IER IIR FCR LCR MCR LSR MSR SCR DLL DLM

0 Data Bit 0 Data Bit 0 Enable ‘‘0’’ if FIFO Word Data Data Delta Bit 0 Bit 0 Bit 8

(Note 1) Received Interrupt Enable Length Terminal Ready Clear

Data Pending Select Ready (DR) to Send

Available Bit 0 (DTR) (DCTS)

Interrupt (WLS0)

(ERBFI)

1 Data Bit 1 Data Bit 1 Enable Interrupt RCVR Word Request Overrun Delta Bit 1 Bit 1 Bit 9

Transmitter ID FIFO Length to Send Error Data

Holding Bit (0) Reset Select (RTS) (OE) Set

Empty (WLS1) (DDSR)

Interrupt

(ETBEI)

2 Data Bit 2 Data Bit 2 Enable Interrupt XMIT Number of Out 1 Parity Trailing Bit 2 Bit 2 Bit 10

Receiver ID FIFO Stop Bits Error Edge Ring

Line Status Bit (1) Reset (STB) (PE) Indicator

Interrupt (TERI)

(ELSI)

3 Data Bit 3 Data Bit 3 Enable Interrupt DMA Parity Out 2 Framing Delta Bit 3 Bit 3 Bit 11

MODEM ID Mode Enable Error Data

Status Bit (2) Select (PEN) (FE) Carrier

Interrupt (Note 2) Detect

(EDSSI) (DDCD)

4 Data Bit 4 Data Bit 4 0 0 Reserved Even Loop Break Clear Bit 4 Bit 4 Bit 12

Parity Interrupt to

Select (BI) Send

(EPS) (CTS)

5 Data Bit 5 Data Bit 5 0 0 Reserved Stick 0 Transmitter Data Bit 5 Bit 5 Bit 13

Parity Holding Set

(THRE) (DSR)

6 Data Bit 6 Data Bit 6 0 FIFOs RCVR Set 0 Transmitter Ring Bit 6 Bit 6 Bit 14

Enabled Trigger Break Empty Indicator

(Note 2) (LSB) (TEMT) (RI)

7 Data Bit 7 Data Bit 7 0 FIFOs RCVR Divisor 0 Error in Data Bit 7 Bit 7 Bit 15

Enabled Trigger Latch RCVR Carrier

(Note 2) (MSB) Access Bit FIFO Detect

(DLAB) (Note 2) (DCD)

Note 1: Bit 0 is the least significant bit. It is the first bit serially transmitted or received.

Note 2: These bits are always 0 in the 16450 Mode.

8.0 Registers

The system programmer may access any of the UART reg-

isters summarized in Table II via the CPU. These registers

control UART operations including transmission and recep-

tion of data. Each register bit in Table II has its name and

reset state shown.

8.1 LINE CONTROL REGISTER

The system programmer specifies the format of the asyn-

chronous data communications exchange and set the Divi-

sor Latch Access bit via the Line Control Register (LCR).

The programmer can also read the contents of the Line

Control Register. The read capability simplifies system pro-

gramming and eliminates the need for separate storage in

system memory of the line characteristics. Table II shows

the contents of the LCR. Details on each bit follow:

Bits 0 and 1: These two bits specify the number of bits in

each transmitted or received serial character. The encoding

of bits 0 and 1 is as follows:

Bit 1 Bit 0 Character Length

0 0 5 Bits

0 1 6 Bits

1 0 7 Bits

1 1 8 Bits

Bit 2: This bit specifies the number of Stop bits transmitted

and received in each serial character. If bit 2 is a logic 0,

one Stop bit is generated in the transmitted data. If bit 2 is a

logic 1 when a 5-bit word length is selected via bits 0 and 1,

one and a half Stop bits are generated. If bit 2 is a logic 1

when either a 6-, 7-, or 8-bit word length is selected, two

Stop bits are generated. The Receiver checks the first Stop-

bit only, regardless of the number of Stop bits selected.

Bit 3: This bit is the Parity Enable bit. When bit 3 is a logic 1,

a Parity bit is generated (transmit data) or checked (receive

data) between the last data word bit and Stop bit of the

serial data. (The Parity bit is used to produce an even or odd

number of 1s when the data word bits and the Parity bit are

summed.)

Bit 4: This bit is the Even Parity Select bit. When bit 3 is a

logic 1 and bit 4 is a logic 0, an odd number of logic 1s is

transmitted or checked in the data word bits and Parity bit.

When bit 3 is a logic 1 and bit 4 is a logic 1, an even number

of logic 1s is transmitted or checked.

Bit 5: This bit is the Stick Parity bit. When bits 3, 4 and 5 are

logic 1 the Parity bit is transmitted and checked as a logic 0.

If bits 3 and 5 are 1 and bit 4 is a logic 0 then the Parity bit is

transmitted and checked as a logic 1. If bit 5 is a logic 0

Stick Parity is disabled.

Bit 6: This bit is the Break Control bit. It causes a break

condition to be transmitted to the receiving UART. When it

is set to a logic 1, the serial output (SOUT) is forced to the

Spacing (logic 0) state. The break is disabled by setting bit 6

to a logic 0. The Break Control bit acts only on SOUT and

has no effect on the transmitter logic.

Note: This feature enables the CPU to alert a terminal in a computer com-

munications system. If the following sequence is followed, no errone-

ous or extraneous characters will be transmitted because of the

break.

1. Load an all 0s, pad character, in response to THRE.

2. Set break after the next THRE.

3. Wait for the transmitter to be idle, (TEMTe1), and clear break when

normal transmission has to be restored.

During the break, the Transmitter can be used as a character timer to accu-

rately establish the break duration.

TABLE III. Baud Rates, Divisors and Crystals

1.8432 MHz Cystal 3.072 MHz Crystal 18.432 MHz Crystal

Baud Rate Decimal Divisor Percent Error Decimal Divisor Percent Error Decimal Divisor Percent Error

for 16 cClock for 16 cClock for 16 cClock

50 2304 Ð 3840 Ð 23040 Ð

75 1536 Ð 2560 Ð 15360 Ð

110 1047 0.026 1745 0.026 10473 Ð

134.5 857 0.058 1428 0.034 8565 Ð

150 768 Ð 1280 Ð 7680 Ð

300 384 Ð 640 Ð 3840 Ð

600 192 Ð 320 Ð 1920 Ð

1200 96 Ð 160 Ð 920 Ð

1800 64 Ð 107 0.312 640 Ð

2000 58 0.69 96 Ð 576 Ð

2400 48 Ð 80 Ð 480 Ð

3600 32 Ð 53 0.628 320 Ð

4800 24 Ð 40 Ð 240 Ð

7200 16 Ð 27 1.23 160 Ð

9600 12 Ð 20 Ð 120 Ð

19200 6 Ð 10 Ð 60 Ð

38400 3 Ð 5 Ð 30 Ð

56000 2 2.86 Ð Ð 21 2.04

128000 Ð Ð Ð Ð 9 Ð

Note: For baud rates of 250k, 300k, 375k, 500k, 750k and 1.5M using a 24 MHz crystal causes minimal error.

8.0 Registers (Continued)

Bit 7: This bit is the Divisor Latch Access Bit (DLAB). It must

be set high (logic 1) to access the Divisor Latches of the

Baud Generator during a Read or Write operation. It must

be set low (logic 0) to access the Receiver Buffer, the

Transmitter Holding Register, or the Interrupt Enable Regis-

ter.

8.2 TYPICAL CLOCK CIRCUITS

TL/C/8652–19

TL/C/8652–20

Typical Crystal Oscillator Network (Note)

CRYSTAL RPRX2 C1C2

3.1 MHz 1 MX1.5k 10-30 pF 40-60 pF

1.8 MHz 1 MX1.5k 10-30 pF 40-60 pF

Note: These R and C values are approximate and may vary 2x depending

on the crystal characteristics. All crystal circuits should be designed

specifically for the system.

8.3 PROGRAMMABLE BAUD GENERATOR

The UART contains a programmable Baud Generator that is

capable of taking any clock input from DC to 24 MHz and

dividing it by any divisor from 2 to 216b1. The output fre-

quency of the Baud Generator is 16 cthe Baud [divisor Ý

e(frequency input) d(baud rate c16)]. Two 8-bit latches

store the divisor in a 16-bit binary format. These Divisor

Latches must be loaded during initialization to ensure prop-

er operation of the Baud Generator. Upon loading either of

the Divisor Latches, a 16-bit Baud counter is immediately

loaded.

Table III provides decimal divisors to use with crystal fre-

quencies of 1.8432 MHz, 3.072 MHz and 18.432 MHz, re-

spectively. For baud rates of 38400 and below, the error

obtained is minimal. The accuracy of the desired baud rate

is dependent on the crystal frequency chosen. Using a divi-

sor of zero is not recommended.

8.4 LINE STATUS REGISTER

This register provides status information to the CPU con-

cerning the data transfer. Table II shows the contents of the

Line Status Register. Details on each bit follow.

Bit 0: This bit is the receiver Data Ready (DR) indicator. Bit

0 is set to a logic 1 whenever a complete incoming charac-

ter has been received and transferred into the Receiver

Buffer Register or the FIFO. Bit 0 is reset to a logic 0 by

reading all of the data in the Receiver Buffer Register or the

FIFO.

Bit 1: This bit is the Overrun Error (OE) indicator. Bit 1 indi-

cates that data in the Receiver Buffer Register was not read

by the CPU before the next character was transferred into

the Receiver Buffer Register, thereby destroying the previ-

ous character. The OE indicator is set to a logic 1 upon

detection of an overrun condition and reset whenever the

CPU reads the contents of the Line Status Register. If the

FIFO mode data continues to fill the FIFO beyond the trig-

ger level, an overrun error will occur only after the FIFO is

full and the next character has been completely received in

the shift register. OE is indicated to the CPU as soon as it

happens. The character in the shift register is overwritten,

but it is not transferred to the FIFO.

Bit 2: This bit is the Parity Error (PE) indicator. Bit 2 indi-

cates that the received data character does not have the

correct even or odd parity, as selected by the even-parity-

select bit. The PE bit is set to a logic 1 upon detection of a

parity error and is reset to a logic 0 whenever the CPU reads

the contents of the Line Status Register. In the FIFO mode

this error is associated with the particular character in the

FIFO it applies to. This error is revealed to the CPU when its

associated character is at the top of the FIFO.

Bit 3: This bit is the Framing Error (FE) indicator. Bit 3 indi-

cates that the received character did not have a valid Stop

bit. Bit 3 is set to a logic 1 whenever the Stop bit following

the last data bit or parity bit is detected as a logic 0 bit

(Spacing level). The FE indicator is reset whenever the CPU

reads the contents of the Line Status Register. In the FIFO

mode this error is associated with the particular character in

the FIFO it applies to. This error is revealed to the CPU

when its associated character is at the top of the FIFO. The

UART will try to resynchronize after a framing error. To do

this it assumes that the framing error was due to the next

start bit, so it samples this ‘‘start’’ bit twice and then takes in

the ‘‘data’’.

Bit 4: This bit is the Break Interrupt (BI) indicator. Bit 4 is set

to a logic 1 whenever the received data input is held in the

Spacing (logic 0) state for longer than a full word transmis-

sion time (that is, the total time of Start bit adata bits a

Parity aStop bits). The BI indicator is reset whenever the

CPU reads the contents of the Line Status Register. In the

FIFO mode this error is associated with the particular char-

acter in the FIFO it applies to. This error is revealed to the

CPU when its associated character is at the top of the FIFO.

When break occurs only one zero character is loaded into

the FIFO. The next character transfer is enabled after SIN

goes to the marking state and receives the next valid start

bit.

Note: Bits 1 through 4 are the error conditions that produce a Receiver Line

Status interrupt whenever any of the corresponding conditions are

detected and the interrupt is enabled.

8.0 Registers (Continued)

TABLE IV. Interrupt Control Functions

FIFO Interrupt

Mode Identification Interrupt Set and Reset Functions

Only Register

Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Priority Interrupt Type Interrupt Source Interrupt Reset Control

Level

0 0 0 1 Ð None None Ð

0 1 1 0 Highest Receiver Line Status Overrun Error or Parity Error or Reading the Line Status

Framing Error or Break Interrupt Register

0 1 0 0 Second Received Data Available Receiver Data Available or Trigger Reading the Receiver Buffer

Level Reached Register or the FIFO Drops

Below the Trigger Level

1 1 0 0 Second Character Timeout No Characters Have Been Reading the Receiver

Removed From or Input to the

Indication Buffer Register

RCVR FIFO During the Last 4 Char.

Times and There Is at Least 1 Char.

in It During This Time

0 0 1 0 Third Transmitter Holding Transmitter Holding Reading the IIR Register (if

source of interrupt) or Writing

0 0 0 0 Fourth MODEM Status Clear to Send or Data Set Ready or Reading the MODEM

Ring Indicator or Data Carrier Status Register

Detect

Bit 5: This bit is the Transmitter Holding Register Empty

(THRE) indicator. Bit 5 indicates that the UART is ready to

accept a new character for transmission. In addition, this bit

causes the UART to issue an interrupt to the CPU when the

Transmit Holding Register Empty Interrupt enable is set

high. The THRE bit is set to a logic 1 when a character is

transferred from the Transmitter Holding Register into the

Transmitter Shift Register. The bit is reset to logic 0 concur-

rently with the loading of the Transmitter Holding Register

by the CPU. In the FIFO mode this bit is set when the XMIT

FIFO is empty; it is cleared when at least 1 byte is written to

the XMIT FIFO.

Bit 6: This bit is the Transmitter Empty (TEMT) indicator. Bit

6 is set to a logic 1 whenever the Transmitter Holding Regis-

ter (THR) and the Transmitter Shift Register (TSR) are both

empty. It is reset to a logic 0 whenever either the THR or

TSR contains a data character. In the FIFO mode this bit is

set to one whenever the transmitter FIFO and shift register

are both empty.

Bit 7: In the 16450 Mode this is a 0. In the FIFO mode LSR7

is set when there is at least one parity error, framing error or

break indication in the FIFO. LSR7 is cleared when the CPU

reads the LSR, if there are no subsequent errors in the

FIFO.

Note: The Line Status Register is intended for read operations only. Writing

to this register is not recommended as this operation is only used for

factory testing. In the FIFO mode the software must load a data byte

in the Rx FIFO via Loopback Mode in order to write to LSR2–LSR4.

LSR0 and LSR7 can’t be written to in FIFO mode.

8.5 FIFO CONTROL REGISTER

This is a write only register at the same location as the IIR

(the IIR is a read only register). This register is used to en-

able the FIFOs, clear the FIFOs, set the RCVR FIFO trigger

level, and select the type of DMA signalling.

Bit 0: Writinga1toFCR0 enables both the XMIT and RCVR

FIFOs. Resetting FCR0 will clear all bytes in both FIFOs.

When changing from the FIFO Mode to the 16450 Mode

and vice versa, data is automatically cleared from the

FIFOs. This bit must be a 1 when other FCR bits are written

to or they will not be programmed.

Bit 1: Writinga1toFCR1 clears all bytes in the RCVR FIFO

and resets its counter logic to 0. The shift register is not

cleared. The 1 that is written to this bit position is self-clear-

ing.

Bit 2: Writinga1toFCR2 clears all bytes in the XMIT FIFO

and resets its counter logic to 0. The shift register is not

cleared. The 1 that is written to this bit position is self-clear-

ing.

Bit 3: Setting FCR3 to a 1 will cause the RXRDY and

TXRDY pins to change from mode 0 to mode 1 if FCR0e1

(see description of RXRDY and TXRDY pins).

Bit 4, 5: FCR4 to FCR5 are reserved for future use.

Bit 6, 7: FCR6 and FCR7 are used to set the trigger level for

the RCVR FIFO interrupt.

76 RCVR FIFO

Trigger Level (Bytes)

00 01

01 04

10 08

11 14

8.6 INTERRUPT IDENTIFICATION REGISTER

In order to provide minimum software overhead during data

character transfers, the UART prioritizes interrupts into four

levels and records these in the interrupt Identification Regis-

ter. The four levels of interrupt conditions in order of priority

are Receiver Line Status; Received Data Ready; Transmit-

ter Holding Register Empty; and MODEM Status.

8.0 Registers (Continued)

When the CPU accesses the IIR, the UART freezes all inter-

rupts and indicates the highest priority pending interrupt to

the CPU. While this CPU access is occurring, the UART

records new interrupts, but does not change its current indi-

cation until the access is complete. Table II shows the con-

tents of the IIR. Details on each bit follow:

Bit 0: This bit can be used in a prioritized interrupt environ-

ment to indicate whether an interrupt is pending. When bit 0

is a logic 0, an interrupt is pending and the IIR contents may

be used as a pointer to the appropriate interrupt service

routine. When bit 0 is a logic 1, no interrupt is pending.

Bits 1 and 2: These two bits of the IIR are used to identify

the highest priority interrupt pending as indicated in Table

IV.

Bit 3: In the 16450 Mode this bit is 0. In the FIFO mode this

bit is set along with bit 2 when a timeout interrupt is pending.

Bits 4 and 5: These two bits of the IIR are always logic 0.

Bits 6 and 7: These two bits are set when FCR0e1.

8.7 INTERRUPT ENABLE REGISTER

This register enables the five types of UART interrupts.

Each interrupt can individually activate the interrupt (INTR)

output signal. It is possible to totally disable the interrupt

system by resetting bits 0 through 3 of the Interrupt Enable

logic 1, enables the selected interrupt(s). Disabling an inter-

rupt prevents it from being indicated as active in the IIR and

from activating the INTR output signal. All other system

functions operate in their normal manner, including the set-

ting of the Line Status and MODEM Status Registers. Table

II shows the contents of the IER. Details on each bit follow.

Bit 0: This bit enables the Received Data Available Interrupt

(and timeout interrupts in the FIFO mode) when set to logic

Bit 1: This bit enables the Transmitter Holding Register

Empty Interrupt when set to logic 1.

Bit 2: This bit enables the Receiver Line Status Interrupt

when set to logic 1.

Bit 3: This bit enables the MODEM Status Interrupt when

set to logic 1.

Bits 4 through 7: These four bits are always logic 0.

8.8 MODEM CONTROL REGISTER

This register controls the interface with the MODEM or data

set (or a peripheral device emulating a MODEM). The con-

tents of the MODEM Control Register are indicated in Table

II and are described below.

Bit 0: This bit controls the Data Terminal Ready (DTR) out-

put. When bit 0 is set to a logic 1, the DTR output is forced

to a logic 0. When bit 0 is reset to a logic 0, the DTR output

is forced to a logic 1.

Note: The DTR output of the UART may be applied to an EIA inverting line

driver (such as the DS1488) to obtain the proper polarity input at the

succeeding MODEM or data set.

Bit 1: This bit controls the Request to Send (RTS) output.

Bit 1 affects the RTS output in a manner identical to that

described above for bit 0.

Bit 2: This bit controls the Output 1 (OUT 1) signal, which is

an auxiliary user-designated output. Bit 2 affects the OUT 1

output in a manner identical to that described above for bit

Bit 3: This bit controls the Output 2 (OUT 2) signal, which is

an auxiliary user-designated output. Bit 3 affects the OUT 2

output in a manner identical to that described above for bit

Bit 4: This bit provides a local loopback feature for diagnos-

tic testing of the UART. When bit 4 is set to logic 1, the

following occur: the transmitter Serial Output (SOUT) is set

to the Marking (logic 1) state; the receiver Serial Input (SIN)

is disconnected; the output of the Transmitter Shift Register

is ‘‘looped back’’ into the Receiver Shift Register input; the

four MODEM Control inputs (DSR, CTS,RI, and DCD) are

disconnected; and the four MODEM Control outputs (DTR,

RTS, OUT 1, and OUT 2) are internally connected to the

four MODEM Control inputs, and the MODEM Control out-

put pins are forced to their inactive state (high). In the loop-

back mode, data that is transmitted is immediately received.

This feature allows the processor to verify the transmit-and

received-data paths of the UART.

In the loopback mode, the receiver and transmitter inter-

rupts are fully operational. Their sources are external to the

part. The MODEM Control Interrupts are also operational,

but the interrupts’ sources are now the lower four bits of the

MODEM Control Register instead of the four MODEM Con-

trol inputs. The interrupts are still controlled by the Interrupt

Enable Register.

Bits 5 through 7: These bits are permanently set to logic 0.

8.9 MODEM STATUS REGISTER

This register provides the current state of the control lines

from the MODEM (or peripheral device) to the CPU. In addi-

tion to this current-state information, four bits of the MO-

DEM Status Register provide change information. These

bits are set to a logic 1 whenever a control input from the

MODEM changes state. They are reset to logic 0 whenever

the CPU reads the MODEM Status Register.

The contents of the MODEM Status Register are indicated

in Table II and described below.

Bit 0: This bit is the Delta Clear to Send (DCTS) indicator.

Bit 0 indicates that the CTS input to the chip has changed

state since the last time it was read by the CPU.

Bit 1: This bit is the Delta Data Set Ready (DDSR) indicator.

Bit 1 indicates that the DSR input to the chip has changed

state since the last time it was read by the CPU.

Bit 2: This bit is the Trailing Edge of Ring Indicator (TERI)

detector. Bit 2 indicates that the RI input to the chip has

changed from a low to a high state.

Bit 3: This bit is the Delta Data Carrier Detect (DDCD) indi-

cator. Bit 3 indicates that the DCD input to the chip has

changed state.

Note: Whenever bit 0, 1, 2, or 3 is set to logic 1, a MODEM Status Interrupt

is generated.

Bit 4: This bit is the complement of the Clear to Send (CTS)

input. If bit 4 (loop) of the MCR is set to a 1, this bit is

equivalent to RTS in the MCR.

Bit 5: This bit is the complement of the Data Set Ready

(DSR) input. If bit 4 of the MCR is set to a 1, this bit is

equivalent to DTR in the MCR.

Bit 6: This bit is the complement of the Ring Indicator (RI)

input. If bit 4 of the MCR is set to a 1, this bit is equivalent to

OUT 1 in the MCR.

8.0 Registers (Continued)

Bit 7: This bit is the complement of the Data Carrier Detect

(DCD) input. If bit 4 of the MCR is set to a 1, this bit is

equivalent to OUT 2 in the MCR.

8.10 SCRATCHPAD REGISTER

This 8-bit Read/Write Register does not control the UART

in anyway. It is intended as a scratchpad register to be used

by the programmer to hold data temporarily.

8.11 FIFO INTERRUPT MODE OPERATION

When the RCVR FIFO and receiver interrupts are enabled

(FCR0e1, IER0e1) RCVR interrupts will occur as follows:

A. The receive data available interrupt will be issued to the

CPU when the FIFO has reached its programmed trigger

level; it will be cleared as soon as the FIFO drops below

its programmed trigger level.

B. The IIR receive data available indication also occurs

when the FIFO trigger level is reached, and like the inter-

rupt it is cleared when the FIFO drops below the trigger

level.

C. The receiver line status interrupt (IIRe06), as before,

has higher priority than the received data available

(IIRe04) interrupt.

D. The data ready bit (LSR0) is set as soon as a character is

transferred from the shift register to the RCVR FIFO. It is

reset when the FIFO is empty.

When RCVR FIFO and receiver interrupts are enabled,

RCVR FIFO timeout interrupts will occur as follows:

A. A FIFO timeout interrupt will occur, if the following condi-

tions exist:

Ð at least one character is in the FIFO

Ð the most recent serial character received was

longer than 4 continuous character times ago (if 2

stop bits are programmed the second one is in-

cluded in this time delay).

Ð the most recent CPU read of the FIFO was longer

than 4 continuous character times ago.

The maximum time between a received character and a

timeout interrupt will be 160 ms at 300 baud with a 12-bit

receive character (i.e., 1 Start, 8 Data, 1 Parity and 2 Stop

Bits).

B. Character times are calculated by using the RCLK input

for a clock signal (this makes the delay proportional to

the baudrate).

C. When a timeout interrupt has occurred it is cleared and

the timer reset when the CPU reads one character from

the RCVR FIFO.

D. When a timeout interrupt has not occurred the timeout

timer is reset after a new character is received or after

the CPU reads the RCVR FIFO.

When the XMIT FIFO and transmitter interrupts are enabled

(FCR0e1, IER1e1), XMIT interrupts will occur as follows:

A. The transmitter holding register interrupt (02) occurs

when the XMIT FIFO is empty; it is cleared as soon as

the transmitter holding register is written to (1 to 16 char-

acters may be written to the XMIT FIFO while servicing

this interrupt) or the IIR is read.

B. The transmitter FIFO empty indications will be delayed 1

character time minus the last stop bit time whenever the

following occurs: THREe1 and there have not been at

least two bytes at the same time in the transmit FIFO,

since the last THREe1. The first transmitter interrupt af-

ter changing FCR0 will be immediate, if it is enabled.

Character timeout and RCVR FIFO trigger level interrupts

have the same priority as the current received data avail-

able interrupt; XMIT FIFO empty has the same priority as

the current transmitter holding register empty interrupt.

8.12 FIFO POLLED MODE OPERATION

With FCR0e1 resetting IER0, IER1, IER2, IER3 or all to

zero puts the UART in the FIFO Polled Mode of operation.

Since the RCVR and XMITTER are controlled separately

either one or both can be in the polled mode of operation.

In this mode the user’s program will check RCVR and XMIT-

TER status via the LSR. As stated previously:

LSR0 will be set as long as there is one byte in the RCVR

FIFO.

LSR1 to LSR4 will specify which error(s) has occurred.

Character error status is handled the same way as when

in the interrupt mode, the IIR is not affected since

IER2e0.

LSR5 will indicate when the XMIT FIFO is empty.

LSR6 will indicate that both the XMIT FIFO and shift reg-

ister are empty.

LSR7 will indicate whether there are any errors in the

RCVR FIFO.

There is no trigger level reached or timeout condition indi-

cated in the FIFO Polled Mode, however, the RCVR and

XMIT FIFOs are still fully capable of holding characters.

9.0 Typical Applications

Typical Interface for a

High-Capacity Data Bus

TL/C/8652–23

9.0 Typical Applications (Continued)

This shows the basic connections of an PC16550D to an 8088 CPU

TL/C/8652–22

10.0 Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters)

Plastic Dual-In-Line Package (N)

Order Number PC16550DN

NS Package Number N40A

44-Lead Plastic Chip Carrier (V)

Order Number PC16550DV

NS Package Number V44A

PC16550D Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter with FIFOs

10.0 Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) (Continued)

44-Lead Package (TQEF)

Order Number PC16550DVEF

NS Package Number VEF44A

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