Capable of Running With All Existing
TL16C450 Software
D
After Reset, All Registers Are Identical to
the TL16C450 Register Set
D
In the FIFO Mode, Transmitter and Receiver
Are Each Buffered With 16-Byte FIFOs to
Reduce the Number of Interrupts to the
CPU
D
In the TL16C450 Mode, Holding and Shift
Registers Eliminate the Need for Precise
Synchronization Between the CPU and
Serial Data
D
Programmable Baud Rate Generator Allows
Division of Any Input Reference Clock by 1
16
to (2
Clock
D
Standard Asynchronous Communication
Bits (Start, Stop, and Parity) Added to or
Deleted From the Serial Data Stream
D
Independent Receiver Clock Input
D
Transmit, Receive, Line Status, and Data
Set Interrupts Independently Controlled
description
–1) and Generates an Internal 16×
TL16C550A
ASYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATIONS ELEMENT
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D
Fully Programmable Serial Interface
Characteristics:
– 5-, 6-, 7-, or 8-Bit Characters
– Even-, Odd-, or No-Parity Bit Generation
and Detection
– 1-, 1 1/2-, or 2-Stop Bit Generation
– Baud Generation (dc to 256 Kbit/s)
D
False-Start Bit Detection
D
Complete Status Reporting Capabilities
D
3-State TTL Drive Capabilities for
Bidirectional Data Bus and Control Bus
D
Line Break Generation and Detection
D
Internal Diagnostic Capabilities:
– Loopback Controls for Communications
Link Fault Isolation
– Break, Parity, Overrun, Framing Error
Simulation
D
Fully Prioritized Interrupt System Controls
D
Modem Control Functions (CTS, RTS, DSR,
DTR, RI, and DCD)
D
Faster Plug-In Replacement for National
Semiconductor NS16550A
The TL16C550A is a functional upgrade of the TL16C450 asynchronous communications element (ACE).
Functionally identical to the TL16C450 on power up (character mode
alternate mode (FIFO) 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 receiver
FIFO) to be stored in both receive and transmit modes. To minimize system overhead and maximize system
efficiency , all logic is on the chip. Two of the TL16C450 terminal functions (terminals 24 and 29 on the N package
and terminals 27 and 32 on the FN package) have been changed to allow signalling of direct memory address
(DMA) transfers.
The TL16C550A performs serial-to-parallel conversion on data received from a peripheral device or modem
and parallel-to-serial conversion on data received from its CPU. The CPU can read and report on the status of
the ACE at any point in the ACE’s operation. Reported status information includes the type of transfer operation
in progress, the status of the operation, and any error conditions encountered.
The TL16C550A ACE includes a programmable, on-board, baud rate generator. This generator is capable of
dividing a reference clock input by divisors from 1 to (2
transmitter logic. Provisions are included to use this 16× clock to drive the receiver logic. Also included in the
ACE is a complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt system that may be software tailored
to the user’s requirements to minimize the computing required to handle the communications link.
†
The TL16C550A can also be reset to the TL16C450 mode under software control.
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of
Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
16
–1) and producing a 16× clock for driving the internal
†
), the TL16C550A can be placed in an
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of Texas Instruments
standard warranty. Production processing does not necessarily include
testing of all parameters.
NOTE A: Terminal numbers shown are for the N package.
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I/O
DESCRIPTION
ASYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATIONS ELEMENT
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Terminal Functions
TERMINAL
NAMENO.
A0
A1
A2
ADS
BAUDOUT
CS0
CS1
CS2
CTS
D0 – D71 – 8
DCD
DDIS23 [26]ODriver disable. This output is active (high) when the CPU is not reading data. When active, this output can disable
DSR
DTR
INTRPT30 [33]OInterrupt. When active (high), INTRPT informs the CPU that the ACE has an interrupt to be serviced. Four
MR35 [39]IMaster reset. When active (high), MR clears most ACE registers and sets the state of various output signals. Refer
OUT1
OUT2
RCLK9 [10]IReceiver clock. RCLK is the 16× baud rate clock for the receiver section of the ACE.
RD1
RD2
†
Terminal numbers shown in brackets are for the FN package.
†
28 [31]
27 [30]
26 [29]
25 [28]I
15 [17]O
12 [14]
13 [15]
14 [16]
36 [40]I
I/O Data bus. Eight 3-state data lines provide a bidirectional path for data, control, and status information between the
[2 – 9]
38 [42]I
37 [41]I
33 [37]O
34 [38]
31 [35]
21 [24]
22 [25]
IRegister select. A0, A1, and A2 are used during read and write operations to select the ACE register to read from
or write to. Refer to Table 1 for register addresses, also refer to the address strobe (ADS
Address strobe. When ADS is active (low), the register select signals (A0, A1, and A2) and chip select signals (CS0,
CS1, CS2
the state they were in when the low-to-high transition of ADS
Baud out. BAUDOUT is a 16× clock signal for the transmitter section of the ACE. The clock rate is established by
the reference oscillator frequency divided by a divisor specified by the baud generator divisor latches. BAUDOUT
may also be used for the receiver section by tying this output to the RCLK input.
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Chip select. When CSx is active (high, high, and low respectively), the ACE is selected. If any of these inputs are
inactive, the ACE remains inactive. Refer to the ADS
Clear to send. CTS is a modem status signal. Its condition can be checked by reading bit 4 (CTS) of the modem
status register. Bit 0 (DCTS) of the modem status register indicates that this signal has changed states since the
last read from the modem status register. If the modem status interrupt is enabled when CTS
interrupt is generated.
ACE and the CPU.
Data carrier detect. DCD is a modem status signal. Its condition can be checked by reading bit 7 (DCD) of the
modem status register. Bit 3 (DDCD) of the modem status register indicates that this signal has changed states
since the last read from the modem status register. If the modem status interrupt is enabled when the DCD
state, an interrupt is generated.
an external transceiver.
Data set ready. DSR is a modem status signal. Its condition can be checked by reading bit 5 (DSR) of the modem
status register. Bit 1 (DDSR) of the modem status register indicates that this signal has changed states since the
last read from the modem status register. If the modem status interrupt is enabled when the DSR
an interrupt is generated.
Data terminal ready. When active (low), DTR informs a modem or data set that the ACE is ready to establish
communication. DTR
DTR
bit 0 (DTR) of the modem control register.
conditions that cause an interrupt to be issued are: a receiver error, received data is available or timeout (FIFO mode
only), transmitter holding register empty, or an enabled modem status interrupt. The INTRPT output is reset
(deactivated) either when the interrupt is serviced or as a result of a master reset.
to Table 2.
O
Outputs 1 and 2. OUT1 and OUT2 are user-designated output terminals that are set to their active states by setting
their respective modem control register bits (OUT1 and OUT2) high. OUT1
states as a result of master reset or during loop mode operations or by clearing bit 2 (OUT1) or bit 3 (OUT2) of the
modem control register.
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Read inputs. When either RD1 or RD2 are active (high or low respectively) while the ACE is selected, the CPU is
allowed to read status information or data from a selected ACE register. Only one of these inputs is required for
the transfer of data during a read operation; the other input should be tied in its inactive state (i.e., RD2 tied low
or RD1
) drive the internal select logic directly; when high, the register select and chip select signals are held in
occurred.
(address strobe) signal description.
is placed in the active state by setting the DTR bit of the modem control register to a high level.
is placed in the inactive state either as a result of a master reset or during loop mode operation or clearing
and OUT2 are set to their inactive (high)
tied high).
) signal description.
changes state, an
changes
changes state,
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DESCRIPTION
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Terminal Functions (continued)
TERMINAL
NAMENO.
RI
RTS
RXRDY
SIN10 [11]ISerial input. SIN is a serial data input from a connected communications device.
SOUT11 [13]OSerial output. SOUT is a composite serial data output to a connected communication device. SOUT is set to the
TXRDY
V
CC
V
SS
WR1
WR2
XIN
XOUT
†
Terminal numbers shown in brackets are for the FN package.
†
39 [43]IRing indicator . RI is a modem status signal. Its condition can be checked by reading bit 6 (RI) of the modem status
register. Bit 2 (TERI) of the modem status register indicates that the RI
state since the last read from the modem status register. If the modem status interrupt is enabled when this transition
occurs, an interrupt is generated.
32 [36]O
29 [32]O
24 [27]O
40 [44]5-V supply voltage
20 [22]Supply common
18 [20]
19 [21]
16 [18]
17 [19]
Request to send. When active, RTS informs the modem or data set that the ACE is ready to transmit data. RTS
is set to its active state by setting the RTS modem control register bit, and is set to its inactive (high) state either
as a result of a master reset or during loop mode operations or by clearing bit 1 (RTS) of the modem control register .
Receiver ready output. Receiver direct memory access (DMA) signalling is available with RXRDY . When operating
in the FIFO mode, one of two types of DMA signalling can be selected with FCR3. When operating in the TL16C450
mode, only DMA mode 0 is allowed. Mode 0 supports single-transfer DMA in which a transfer is made between
CPU bus cycles. Mode 1 supports multitransfer DMA in which multiple transfers are made continuously until the
receiver FIFO has been emptied. In DMA mode 0 (FCR0 = 0 or FCR0 = 1, FCR3 = 0), if there is at least 1 character
in the receiver FIFO or receiver holding register, RXRDY
are no characters in the FIFO or holding register, RXRDY
= 1), when the trigger level or the timeout has been reached, RXRDY
but there are no more characters in the FIFO or holding register, it goes inactive (high).
marking (high) state as a result of master reset.
Transmitter ready output. T ransmitter DMA signalling is available with TXRDY . When operating in the FIFO mode,
one of two types of DMA signalling can be selected with FCR3. When operating in the TL16C450 mode, only DMA
mode 0 is allowed. Mode 0 supports single-transfer DMA in which a transfer is made between CPU bus cycles.
Mode 1 supports multitransfer DMA in which multiple transfers are made continuously until the transmit FIFO has
been filled.
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Write inputs. When either WR1 or WR2 are active (high or low respectively) while the ACE is selected, the CPU
is allowed to write control words or data into a selected ACE register. Only one of these inputs is required to transfer
data during a write operation; the other input should be tied in its inactive state (i.e., WR2 tied low or WR1
I/O External clock. XIN and XOUT connect the ACE to the main timing reference (clock or crystal).
is active (low). When RXRDY has been active but there
absolute maximum ratings over free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
Supply voltage range, V
Input voltage range at any input, V
Output voltage range, V
Operating free-air temperature range, T
Storage temperature range, T
Case temperature for 10 seconds, T
Lead temperature 1,6 mm (1/16 inch) from case for 10 seconds: N package 260°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
†
Stresses beyond those listed under “absolute maximum ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and
functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under “recommended operating conditions” is not
implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
NOTE 1: All voltage values are with respect to VSS.
recommended operating conditions
MINNOMMAXUNIT
Supply voltage, V
High-level input voltage, V
Low-level input voltage, V
Operating free-air temperature, T
CC
IH
IL
A
4.7555.25V
2V
–0.50.8V
070°C
CC
V
electrical characteristics over recommended ranges of supply voltage and operating free-air
temperature (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETERTEST CONDITIONSMIN TYP†MAXUNIT
‡
V
OH
V
OL
g
C
XIN
C
XOUT
C
i
C
o
†
All typical values are at VCC = 5 V, TA = 25°C.
‡
These parameters apply for all outputs except XOUT.
system timing requirements over recommended ranges of supply voltage and operating free-air
temperature
ALT. SYMBOLFIGUREMINMAXUNIT
t
cR
t
cW
t
w5
t
w6
t
w7
t
w8
t
su1
t
su2
t
su3
t
h1
t
h2
t
h3
t
h4
t
h5
t
h6
t
h7
t
d4
t
d5
t
d6
t
d7
t
d8
t
d9
§
Applicable only when ADS is tied low.
Cycle time, read (tw7 + td8 + td9)RC175ns
Cycle time, write (tw6 + td5 + td6)WC175ns
Pulse duration, ADS low
Pulse duration, write strobet
Pulse duration, read strobetRD380ns
Pulse duration, master resett
Setup time, address valid before ADS↑t
Setup time, CS before ADS↑t
Setup time, data valid before WR1↓ or WR2↑t
Hold time, address low after ADS↑t
Hold time, CS valid after ADS↑t
Hold time, CS valid after WR1↑ or WR2↓t
§
Hold time, address valid after WR1↑ or WR2↓t
Hold time, data valid after WR1↑ or WR2↓t
Hold time, CS valid after RD1↑orRD2↓
§
Hold time, address valid after RD1↑ or RD2↓t
§
Delay time, CS valid before WR1↓ or WR2↑t
§
Delay time, address valid before WR1↓ or WR2↑t
§
Delay time, write cycle, WR1↑ or WR2↓ to ADS↓t
§
Delay time, CS valid to RD1↓
§
Delay time, address valid to RD1↓ or RD2↑t
Delay time, read cycle, RD1↑ or RD2↓ to ADS↓tRC380ns
orRD2
↑
t
ADS
WR
MR
AS
CS
DS
AH
CH
WCS
WA
DH
t
RCS
RA
CSW
AW
WC
t
CSR
AR
2, 315ns
280ns
1µs
2, 315ns
2, 315ns
215ns
2, 30ns
2, 30ns
220ns
220ns
215ns
320ns
320ns
215ns
215ns
280ns
315ns
315ns
system switching characteristics over recommended ranges of supply voltage and operating
free-air temperature (see Note 2)
NOTE 2: Charge and discharge time is determined by VOL, VOH, and external loading.
Pulse duration, clock hight
Pulse duration, clock lowt
Delay time, RD1↓ or RD2↑ to data validt
Delay time, RD1↑ or RD2↓ to floating datat
Disable time, RD1↓↑ or RD2↑↓ to DDIS↑↓t
Delay time, start to interruptt
Delay time, WR THR to reset interruptt
Delay time, initial write to interrupt (THRE)t
Delay time, read IIR to reset interrupt (THRE)t
Delay time, write to TXRDY inactivet
Delay time, start to TXRDY activet
SCD
t
SINT
RINT
IRS
STI
HR
SI
IR
WXI
SXA
4100ns
4,5,6,7,81
4,5,6,7,8CL = 100 pF150ns
9824
988
9CL = 100 pF140ns
91632
9CL = 100 pF140ns
10,11CL = 100 pF195ns
10,11CL = 100 pF8
RCLK
cycles
baudout
cycles
baudout
cycles
baudout
cycles
baudout
cycles
modem control switching characteristics over recommended ranges of supply voltage and
operating free-air temperature