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, Hold 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×
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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 562 Kbit/s)
D
False-Start Bit Detection
D
Complete Status Reporting Capabilities
D
3-State Outputs Provide 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 TL16C550B and the TL16C550BI are functional upgrades of the TL16C450 asynchronous
communications element (ACE). Functionally identical to the TL16C450 on power up (character mode
TL16C550B and TL16C550BI can be placed in an alternate mode (FIFO) to relieve the CPU of excessive
software overhead.
In this alternate FIFO 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 (RXRDY
TXRDY
The TL16C550B and the TL16C550BI perform serial-to-parallel conversions 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 operation. Reported status information includes: the type of
transfer operation in progress, the status of the operation, and any error conditions encountered.
) have been changed to allow signalling of DMA transfers.
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.
†
), the
and
†The TL16C550B and the TL16C550BI can also be reset to the TL16C450 mode under software control.
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.
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description (continued)
The TL16C550B and the TL16C550BI ACE include programmable, on-board, baud rate generators. These
generators are capable of dividing a reference clock input by divisors from 1 to (2
16
–1) and producing a 16×
clock for driving the internal 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 user requirements to minimize the computing required to handle the
communications link.
The TL16C550B is available in a 40-pin DIP (N) package, 44-pin PLCC (FN) package, and 48-pin TQFP (PT)
package. The TL16C550BI is available in a 44-pin PLCC (FN) package.
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functional block diagram
S
e
l
e
c
t
Receiver
Buffer
Register
D7–D0
8–1
Internal
Data Bus
Data
Bus
Buffer
8
Receiver
FIFO
Receiver
Shift
Register
10
SIN
A0
A1
A2
CS0
CS1
CS2
ADS
MR
RD1
RD2
WR1
WR2
DDIS
TXRDY
XIN
XOUT
RXRDY
28
27
26
12
13
14
25
35
21
22
18
19
23
24
16
17
29
Select
and
Control
Logic
Line
Control
Register
Divisor
Latch (LS)
Divisor
Latch (MS)
Line
Status
Register
Transmitter
Holding
Register
Modem
Control
Register
Modem
Status
Register
Interrupt
Enable
Register
Baud
Generator
Transmitter
FIFO
Interrupt
Control
Logic
Receiver
Timing and
Control
Line
Control
Register
S
e
l
e
c
t
Line
Control
Register
Modem
Control
Logic
9
15
11
32
36
33
37
38
39
34
31
30
RCLK
BAUDOUT
SOUT
RTS
CTS
DTR
DSR
DCD
RI
OUT1
OUT2
INTRPT
Terminal numbers shown are for the N package.
4
Interrupt
I/O
Register
FIFO
Control
Register
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Terminal Functions
TERMINAL
NAME
A0
A1
A2
ADS252824IAddress strobe. When ADS is active (low), the register select signals (A0, A1, and A2) and chip select
BAUDOUT151712OBaud out. BAUDOUT is a 16× clock signal for the transmitter section of the ACE. The clock rate is
CS0
CS1
CS2
CTS364038IClear to send. CTS is a modem status signal. Its condition can be checked by reading bit 4 (CTS) of
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
DCD384240IData carrier detect. DCD is a modem status signal. Its condition can be checked by reading bit 7 (DCD)
DDIS232622ODriver disable. This output is active (high) when the CPU is not reading data. When active, this output
DSR374139IData set ready. DSR is a modem status signal. Its condition can be checked by reading bit 5 (DSR) of
DTR333733OData terminal ready. When active (low), DTR informs a modem or data set that the ACE is ready to
INTRPT303330OInterrupt. When active (high), INTRPT informs the CPU that the ACE has an interrupt to be serviced.
MR353935IMaster reset. When active (high), MR clears most ACE registers and sets the state of various output
OUT1
OUT2
RCLK9105IReceiver clock. RCLK is the 16× baud rate clock for the receiver section of the ACE.
NO.NNO.FNNO.
28
31
27
30
26
29
12
14
13
15
14
16
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
343138353431OOutputs 1 and 2. User-designated outputs that are set to their active low states by setting their
I/O
PT
28
IRegister select. A0–A2 are used during read and write operations to select the ACE register to read
27
26
9
10
11
43
44
45
46
47
2
3
4
from or write to. Refer to Table 1 for register addresses, and refer to the address strobe (ADS
description.
signals (CS0, CS1, CS2
select signals are held in the state they are in when the low-to-high transition of ADS
established by the reference oscillator frequency divided by a divisor specified by the baud generator
divisor latches. BAUDOUT
IChip select. When CS0 = high, CS1 = high, and CS2 = low, these three inputs select the ACE. When
any of these inputs are inactive, the ACE remains inactive. Refer to the ADS
the modem status register. Bit 0 (∆CTS) 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
I/O Data bus. Eight data lines with 3-state outputs provide a bidirectional path for data, control, and status
information between the ACE and the CPU.
of the modem status register. Bit 3 (∆DCD) 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 DCD
can disable an external transceiver.
the modem status register. Bit 1 (∆DSR) of the modem status register indicates this signal has changed
states since the last read from the modem status register. If the modem status interrupt is enabled when
DSR
changes state, an interrupt is generated.
establish communication. DTR
register to a high level. DTR
loop mode operation, or clearing the DTR bit.
Four conditions that cause an interrupt to be issued are: a receiver error, received data is available or
timed out (FIFO mode only), the transmitter holding register is 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.
signals. Refer to Table 2.
respective modem control register bits (OUT1 and OUT2) high. OUT1
(high) states as a result of master reset, during loop mode operations, or by clearing bit 2 (OUT1) or
bit 3 (OUT2) of the modem control register.
) drive the internal select logic directly; when high, the register select and chip
can also be used for the receiver section by tying this output to RCLK.
changes state, an interrupt is generated.
changes state, an interrupt is generated.
is placed in the active state by setting the DTR bit of the modem control
is placed in the inactive state either as a result of a master reset, during
DESCRIPTION
) signal
occurs.
signal description.
and OUT2 are set to their inactive
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Terminal Functions (Continued)
TERMINAL
NAME
RD1
RD2
RI394341IRing indicator. RI is a modem status signal. Its condition can be checked by reading bit 6 (RI) of the
RTS323632ORequest to send. When active, RTS informs the modem or data set that the ACE is ready to receive
RXRDY293229OReceiver ready output. Receiver direct memory access (DMA) signalling is available with this terminal.
SIN10117ISerial data input. Input from a connected communications device
SOUT11138OComposite serial data output. Output to a connected communication device. SOUT is set to the marking
TXRDY242723OT ransmitter ready output. Transmitter DMA signalling is available with this terminal. When operating in
V
CC
V
SS
WR1
WR2
XIN
XOUT
NO.NNO.FNNO.
212224251920IRead inputs. When either input is active (low or high respectively) while the ACE is selected, the CPU
4044425-V supply voltage
202218Supply common
181920211617IWrite inputs. When either input is active (high or low respectively) and while the ACE is selected, the
161718191415I/O External clock. XIN and XOUT connect the ACE to the main timing reference (clock or crystal).
PT
I/O
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
modem status register. Bit 2 (TERI) of the modem status register indicates that the RI
transitioned from a low to a high 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.
data. RTS
(high) state either as a result of a master reset or during loop mode operations or by clearing bit 1 (RTS)
of the MCR.
When operating in the FIFO mode, one of two types of DMA signalling can be selected using the FIFO
control register bit 3 (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), when there is at least one
character in the receiver FIFO or receiver holding register, RXRDY
been active but there are no characters in the FIFO or holding register, RXRDY
In DMA mode 1 (FCR0 = 1, FCR3 = 1), when the trigger level or the timeout has been reached, RXRDY
goes active (low); when it has been active but there are no more characters in the FIFO or holding
register, it goes inactive (high).
(set) state as a result of master reset.
the FIFO mode, one of two types of DMA signalling can be selected using 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.
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
is set to its active state by setting the RTS modem control register bit and is set to its inactive
tied high).
tied high).
DESCRIPTION
input has
is active low. When RXRDY has
goes inactive (high).
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O erating free-air tem erature, T
A
IlInput current
CC
,
SS
,
10µA
,
,
V
CC
5.25V,V
SS
0,
OZ
g
O
µ
V
CC
T
A
25 C
SIN, DSR, DCD, CTS, and RI at 2 V
ICCSulycurrent
All oth
XTAL1 at 4 MH
10
mA
f
MHz
T
A
25°C
g
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absolute maximum ratings over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
Supply voltage range, V
Input voltage range at any input, V
Output voltage range, V
Storage temperature range, T
Operating free-air temperature range, T
Case temperature for 10 seconds, T
Lead temperature 1,6 mm (1/16 inch) from case for 10 seconds: N or PT 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 (ground).
0LLHInterrupt enable register
XLHLInterrupt identification register (read only)
XLHLFIFO control register (write)
XLHHLine control register
XHLLModem control register
XHLHLine status register
XHHLModem status register
XHHHScratch register
1LLLDivisor latch (LSB)
1LLHDivisor latch (MSB)
†
The divisor latch access bit (DLAB) is the most significant bit of the line control register . The DLAB signal
is controlled by writing to this bit location (see Table 3).
Line Control RegisterMaster ResetAll bits cleared
Modem Control RegisterMaster ResetAll bits cleared (5–7 permanent)
Line Status RegisterMaster ResetBits 5 and 6 are set, all other bits are cleared
Modem Status RegisterMaster ResetBits 0–3 are cleared, bits 4–7 are input signals
SOUTMaster ResetHigh
INTRPT (receiver error flag)Read LSR/MRLow
INTRPT (received data available)Read RBR/MRLow
INTRPT (transmitter holding register empty)Read IR/Write THR/MR Low
INTRPT (modem status changes)Read MSR/MRLow
OUT2
RTS
DTR
Bit 0 is set, bits 1–3 are cleared, and bits 4–7 are permanently
cleared
All bits low
All bits low
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
accessible registers
The system programmer, using the CPU, has access to and control over any of the ACE registers that are
summarized in Table 3. These registers control ACE operations, receive data, and transmit data. Descriptions
of these registers follow Table 3.
Bit 0 is the least significant bit. It is the first bit serially transmitted or received.
NOTE 4: These bits are always 0 in the TL16C450 mode.
Transmitter
Holding
Register
(Write
Only)
Interrupt
Enable
Register
Enable
Received
Data
Available
Interrupt
(ERBI)
Enable
Transmitter
Holding
Register
Empty
Interrupt
(ETBEI)
Enable
Receiver
Line Status
Interrupt
(ELSI)
Enable
Modem
Status
Interrupt
(EDSSI)
Interrupt
Ident.
Register
(Read
Only)
0 if
interrupt
Pending
Interrupt
ID
Bit (1)
Interrupt
ID
Bit (2)
Interrupt
ID
Bit (2)
(see
Note 4)
FIFOs
Enabled
(see
Note 4)
FIFOs
Enabled
(see
Note 4)
FIFO
Control
Register
(Write
Only)
FIFO
Enable
Receiver
FIFO
Reset
Transmitter
FIFO
Reset
DMA
Mode
Select
Receiver
Trigger
(LSB)
Receiver
Trigger
(MSB)
Line
Control
Register
Word
Length
Select
Bit 0
(WLS0)
Word
Length
Select
Bit 1
(WLS1)
Number
of
Stop Bits
(STB)
Parity
Enable
(PEN)
Even
Parity
Select
(EPS)
Stick
Parity
Break
Control
Divisor
Latch
Access
Bit
(DLAB)
Modem
Control
Register
Data
Terminal
Ready
(DTR)
Request
to Send
(RTS)
OUT1
OUT2
Loop
0
0
0
Line
Status
Register
Data
Ready
(DR)
Overrun
Error
(OE)
Parity
Error
(PE)
Framing
Error
(FE)
Break
Interrupt
(BI)
Transmitter
Holding
Register
(THRE)
Transmitter
Empty
(TEMT)
Error in
RCVR
FIFO
(see
Note 4)
Modem
Status
Register
Delta
Clear
to Send
∆CTS)
(
Delta
Data
Set
Ready
∆DSR)
(
Trailing
Edge Ring
Indicator
(TERI)
Delta
Data
Carrier
Detect
∆DCD)
(
Clear
to
Send
(CTS)
Data
Set
Ready
(DSR)
Ring
Indicator
(RI)
Data
Carrier
Detect
(DCD)
Scratch
Register
Bit 0Bit 0Bit 8
Bit 1Bit 1Bit 9
Bit 2Bit 2Bit 10
Bit 3Bit 3Bit 11
Bit 4Bit 4Bit 12
Bit 5Bit 5Bit 13
Bit 6Bit 6Bit 14
Bit 7Bit 7Bit 15
Divisor
Latch
(LSB)
Latch
(MSB)
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FIFO control register (FCR)
The FCR is a write-only register at the same location as the IIR, which is a read-only register. The FCR enables
the FIFOs, clears the FIFOs, sets the receiver FIFO trigger level, and selects the type of DMA signalling.
Bit 0: FCR0, when set, enables the transmit and receive FIFOs. This bit must be set when other FCR bits are
written to or they are not programmed. Changing this bit clears the FIFOs.
D
Bit 1: FCR1, when set, clears all bytes in the receiver FIFO and clears its counter . The shift register is not
cleared. The one that is written to this bit position is self clearing.
D
Bit 2: FCR2, when set, clears all bytes in the transmit FIFO and clears its counter . The shift register is not
cleared. The one that is written to this bit position is self clearing.
D
Bit 3: When FCR0 is set, setting FCR3 causes the RXRDY and TXRDY to change from mode 0 to
mode 1.
D
Bits 4 and 5: FCR4 and FCR5 are reserved for future use.
D
Bits 6 and 7: FCR6 and FCR7 set the trigger level for the receiver FIFO interrupt (see Table 4).
Table 4. Receiver FIFO Trigger Level
BIT 7BIT 6
0001
0104
1008
1114
RECEIVER FIFO
TRIGGER LEVEL (BYTES)
FIFO interrupt mode operation
When the receiver FIFO and receiver interrupts are enabled (FCR0 = 1, IER0 = 1) receiver interrupt occur as
follows:
1. The receive data available interrupt is issued to the microprocessor when the FIFO has reached its
programmed trigger level. It is cleared when the FIFO drops below its programmed trigger level.
2. The IIR receive data available indication also occurs when the FIFO trigger level is reached, and like the
interrupt, it is cleared when the FIFO drops below the trigger level.
3. The receiver line status interrupt (IIR = 0110) has higher priority than the received data available
interrupt (IIR = 0100).
4. The data ready bit (LSR0) is set when a character is transferred from the shift register to the receiver
FIFO. It is cleared when the FIFO is empty.
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FIFO interrupt mode operation (continued)
When the receiver FIFO and receiver interrupts are enabled, receiver FIFO timeout interrupt occurs as follows:
1. FIFO timeout interrupt occurs when the following conditions exist:
a. At least one character is in the FIFO.
b. The most recent serial character received is longer than four continuous character times ago (when
two stop bits are programmed, the second one is included in this time delay).
c.The most recent microprocessor read of the FIFO is longer than four continuous character times
ago. This causes a maximum character received to interrupt an issued delay of 160 ms at
300 baud with a 12-bit character.
2. Character times are calculated by using the RCLK input for a clock signal (makes the delay proportional
to the baud rate).
3. When a timeout interrupt has occurred, it is cleared and the timer is reset when the microprocessor
reads one character from the receiver FIFO.
4. When a timeout interrupt has not occurred, the timeout timer is reset after a new character is received or
after the microprocessor reads the receiver FIFO.
When the transmit FIFO and transmitter interrupts are enabled (FCR0 = 1, IER1 = 1), transmit interrupts occur
as follows:
1. The transmitter holding register interrupt (02) occurs when the transmit FIFO is empty. It is cleared as
soon as the THR is written to (1 to 16 characters may be written to the transmit FIFO while servicing this
interrupt) or the IIR is read.
2. The transmit FIFO empty indications are delayed one character time minus the last stop bit time when
the following occurs: THRE = 1 and there have not been at least two bytes at the same time in the
transmit FIFO since the last THRE = 1. The first transmitter interrupt after changing FCR0 is immediate
when it is enabled.
Character timeout and receiver FIFO trigger level interrupts have the same priority as the current received data
available interrupt; transmit FIFO empty has the same priority as the current THRE interrupt.
FIFO polled mode operation
When FCR0 is set, clearing IER0, IER1, IER2, IER3, or all four puts the ACE in the FIFO polled mode of
operation. Since the receiver and transmitter are controlled separately , either one or both can be in the polled
mode of operation.
In this mode, the user program checks receiver and transmitter status via the LSR. As stated previously:
•LSR0 is set as long as there is one byte in the receiver FIFO.
•LSR1 – LSR4 specify which error(s) have occurred. Character error status is handled the same way as
when in the interrupt mode; the IIR is not affected since IER2 = 0.
•LSR5 indicates when the transmit FIFO is empty.
•LSR6 indicates that both the transmit FIFO and shift registers are empty.
•LSR7 indicates whether there are any errors in the receiver FIFO.
There is no trigger level reached or timeout condition indicated in the FIFO polled mode. However, the receiver
and transmit FIFOs are still fully capable of holding characters.
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interrupt enable register (IER)
The IER enables each of the five types of interrupts (refer to T able 5) and the INTRPT output signal in response
to an interrupt generation. The IER can also disable the interrupt system by clearing bits 0 through 3. The
contents of this register are summarized in Table3 and are described in the following bulleted list.
D
Bit 0: This bit when set enables the received data available interrupt.
D
Bit 1: This bit when set enables the THRE interrupt.
D
Bit 2: This bit when set enables the receiver line status interrupt.
D
Bit 3: This bit when set enables the modem status interrupt.
D
Bits 4 – 7: These bits in the IER are not used and are always cleared.
interrupt identification register (IIR)
The ACE has an on-chip interrupt generation and prioritization capability that permits a flexible interface with
most popular microprocessors. The ACE provides four prioritized levels of interrupts which are:
D
Priority 1–Receiver line status (highest priority)
D
Priority 2–Receiver data ready or receiver character timeout
D
Priority 3–Transmitter holding register empty
D
Priority 4–Modem status (lowest priority)
When an interrupt is generated, the IIR indicates that an interrupt is pending and the type of that interrupt in its
three least significant bits (bits 0, 1, and 2). The contents of this register are summarized in T able 3 and described
in Table 4. Detail on each bit are as follows:
D
Bit 0: This bit can be used either in a hardwire prioritized or polled interrupt system. When this bit is cleared,
an interrupt is pending. When bit 0 is set, no interrupt is pending.
D
Bits 1 and 2: These two bits identify the highest priority interrupt pending, as indicated in Table 5.
D
Bit 3. This bit is always cleared in the TL16C450 mode. In FIFO mode, this bit is set with bit 2 to indicate
that a timeout interrupt is pending.
D
Bits 4 – 5: These two bits are not used and are always cleared.
D
Bits 6 and 7: These two bits are always cleared in the TL16C450 mode. They are set when bit 0 of the FIFO
control register is set.
Overrun error, parity error,
framing error or break interrupt
Receiver data available in the
TL16C450 mode or trigger level
reached in the FIFO mode.
No characters have been
Character timeout
indication
Transmitter holding
register empty
removed from or input to the
receiver FIFO during the last
four character times, and there
is at least one character in it
during this time
Transmitter holding register–
empty
Clear to send, data set ready,
ring indicator, or data carrier
detect
INTERRUPT RESET
Reading the line status register
Reading the receiver buffer
register
Reading the receiver buffer
register
Reading the interrupt
identification register (if source
of interrupt) or writing into the
transmitter holding register
Reading the modem status
register
METHOD
line control register (LCR)
The system programmer controls the format of the asynchronous data communication exchange through the
LCR. In addition, the programmer is able to retrieve, inspect, and modify the contents of the LCR; this eliminates
the need for separate storage of the line characteristics in system memory. The contents of this register are
summarized in Table 3 and are described in the following bulleted list.
D
Bits 0 and 1: These two bits specify the number of bits in each transmitted or received serial character.
These bits are encoded in Table 6.
Table 6. Serial Character Word Length
BIT 1BIT 0WORD LENGTH
005 bits
016 bits
107 bits
118 bits
D
Bit 2: This bit specifies either one, one and one-half, or two stop bits in each transmitted character . When
bit 2 is cleared, one stop bit is generated in the data. When bit 2 is set, the number of stop bits generated
is dependent on the word length selected with bits 0 and 1. The receiver clocks only the first stop bit,
regardless of the number of stop bits selected. The number of stop bits generated, in relation to word length
and bit 2, is shown in Table 7.
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line control register (LCR) (continued)
Table 7. Number of Stop Bits Generated
BIT 2
D
Bit 3: This bit is the parity enable bit. When bit 3 is set, a parity bit is generated in transmitted data between
the last data word bit and the first stop bit. In received data, when bit 3 is set, parity is checked. When
bit 3 is cleared, no parity is generated or checked.
D
Bit 4: This bit is the even parity select bit. When parity is enabled (bit 3 is set) and bit 4 is set, even parity
(an even number of logic 1s in the data and parity bits) is selected. When parity is enabled and bit 4 is
cleared, odd parity (an odd number of logic 1s) is selected.
D
Bit 5: This is the stick parity bit. When bits 3, 4, and 5 are set, the parity bit is transmitted and checked as
cleared. When bits 3 and 5 are set and bit 4 is cleared, the parity bit is transmitted and checked as set. When
bit 5 is cleared, stick parity is disabled.
D
Bit 6: This bit is the break control bit. Bit 6 is set to force a break condition; i.e., a condition where SOUT
is forced to the spacing (cleared) state. When bit 6 is cleared, the break condition is disabled and has no
affect on the transmitter logic; it only effects the serial output.
D
Bit 7: This bit is the divisor latch access bit (DLAB). Bit 7 must be set to access the divisor latches of the
baud generator during a read or write. Bit 7 must be cleared during a read or write to access the receiver
buffer, the THR, or the IER.
line status register (LSR)
†
The LSR provides information to the CPU concerning the status of data transfers. The contents of this register
are summarized in Table 3 and are described in the following bulleted list.
D
Bit 0: This bit is the data ready (DR) indicator for the receiver. Bit 0 is set whenever a complete incoming
character has been received and transferred into the RBR or the FIFO. Bit 0 is cleared by reading all of the
data in the RBR or the FIFO.
D
Bit 1‡: This bit is the overrun error (OE) indicator. When bit 1 is set, it indicates that before the character
in the RBR is read, it is overwritten by the next character transferred into the register. The OE indicator is
cleared every time the CPU reads the contents of the LSR. If the FIFO mode data continues to fill the FIFO
beyond the trigger level, an overrun error occurs only after the FIFO is full and the next character has been
completely received in the shift register. An 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.
†
The line status register is intended for read operations only; writing to this register is not recommended outside of a factory testing environment.
‡
Bits 1 through 4 are the error conditions that produce a receiver line status interrupt.
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line status register (LSR) (continued)
D
Bit 2‡: This bit is the parity error (PE) indicator . When bit 2 is set, it indicates that the parity of the received
data character does not match the parity selected in the LCR (bit 4). The PE bit is cleared every time the
CPU reads the contents of the LSR. In the FIFO mode, this error is associated with the particular character
in the FIFO to which it applies. This error is revealed to the CPU when its associated character is at the top
of the FIFO.
D
Bit 3‡: This bit is the framing error (FE) indicator . When bit 3 is set, it indicates that the received character
did not have a valid (set) stop bit. The FE bit is cleared every time the CPU reads the contents of the LSR.
In the FIFO mode, this error is associated with the particular character in the FIFO to which it applies. This
error is revealed to the CPU when its associated character is at the top of the FIFO. The ACE tries to
resynchronize after a framing error. To accomplish this, it is assumed that the framing error is due to the
next start bit. The ACE samples this start bit twice and then accepts the input data.
D
Bit 4‡: This bit is the break interrupt (BI) indicator . When bit 4 is set, it indicates that the received data input
was held cleared for longer than a full-word transmission time. A full-word transmission time is defined as
the total time of the start, data, parity, and stop bits. The BI bit is cleared every time the CPU reads the
contents of the LSR. In the FIFO mode, this error is associated with the particular character in the FIFO to
which it applies. This error is revealed to the CPU when its associated character is at the top of the FIFO.
When a break occurs, only one 0 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.
D
Bit 5: This bit is the THRE indicator. Bit 5 is set when the THR is empty, indicating that the ACE is ready
to accept a new character. If the THRE interrupt is enabled when the THRE bit is set, an interrupt is
generated. THRE is set when the contents of the THR are transferred to the transmitted shift register. This
bit is cleared concurrent with the loading of the THR by the CPU. In the FIFO mode, this bit is set when the
transmit FIFO is empty; it is cleared when at least one byte is written to the transmit FIFO.
†
D
Bit 6: This bit is the transmitter empty (TEMT) indicator. Bit 6 is set when the THR and the TSR are both
empty. When either the THR or the TSR contains a data character, the TEMT bit is cleared. In the FIFO
mode, this bit is set when the transmitter FIFO and shift register are both empty.
D
Bit 7: In the TL16C550B and the TL16C550BI mode, this bit is always cleared. In the TL16C450 mode, this
bit is always cleared. In the FIFO mode, LSR7 is set when there is at least one parity , framing, or break error
in the FIFO. It is cleared when the microprocessor reads the LSR and there are no subsequent errors in
the FIFO.
modem control register (MCR)
The MCR is an 8-bit register that controls an interface with a modem, data set, or peripheral device that is
emulating a modem. The contents of this register are summarized in T able 3 and are described in the following
bulleted list.
D
Bit 0: This bit (DTR) controls the data terminal ready (DTR) output. Setting bit 0 forces the DTR output to
its low state. When bit 0 is cleared, DTR
D
Bit 1: This bit (RTS) controls the request to send (R TS) output in a manner identical to bit 0’ s control over
the DTR
D
Bit 2: This bit (OUT1) controls the output 1 (OUT1) signal, a user-designated output signal, in a manner
identical to bit 0’s control over the DTR
†
The line status register is intended for read operations only; writing to this register is not recommended outside of a factory testing environment.
‡
Bits 1 through 4 are the error conditions that produce a receiver line status interrupt.
output.
goes high.
output.
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modem control register (MCR) (continued)
D
Bit 3: This bit (OUT2) controls the output 2 (OUT2) signal, a user-designated output signal, in a manner
identical to bit 0’s control over the DTR
D
Bit 4: This bit provides a local loop back feature for diagnostic testing of the ACE. When this bit is set, the
following occurs:
–The SOUT is set high.
–The SIN is disconnected.
–The output of the TSR is looped back into the receiver shift register input.
output.
–The four modem control inputs (CTS
–The four modem control outputs (DTR
modem control inputs.
–The four modem control outputs are forced to their inactive (high) states.
In the diagnostic mode, data that is transmitted is immediately received. This allows the processor to verify
the transmit and receive data paths to the ACE. The receiver and transmitter interrupts are fully operational.
The modem control interrupts are also operational, but the modem control interrupt’s sources are now the
lower four bits of the MCR instead of the four modem control inputs. All interrupts are still controlled by the
IER.
D
Bits 5 – 7: These bits are permanently cleared.
, DSR, DCD, and RI) are disconnected.
, RTS, OUT1, and OUT2) are internally connected to the four
modem status register (MSR)
The MSR is an 8-bit register that provides information about the current state of the control lines from the
modem, data set, or peripheral device to the CPU. Additionally, four bits of this register provide change
information; when a control input from the modem changes state, the appropriate bit is set. All four bits are
cleared when the CPU reads the MSR. The contents of this register are summarized in Table 3 and are
described in the following bulleted list.
D
Bit 0: This bit is the change in clear-to-send (∆CTS) indicator. Bit 0 indicates that the CTS input has
changed states since the last time it was read by the CPU . When this bit is set and the modem status
interrupt is enabled, a modem status interrupt is generated.
D
Bit 1: This bit is the change in data set ready (∆DSR) indicator. Bit 1 indicates that the DSR input has
changed states since the last time it was read by the CPU. When this bit is set and the modem status
interrupt is enabled, a modem status interrupt is generated.
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D
Bit 2: This bit is the trailing edge of the ring indicator (TERI) detector . Bit 2 indicates that the RI input to the
chip has changed from a low to a high state. When this bit is set and the modem status interrupt is enabled,
a modem status interrupt is generated.
D
Bit 3: This bit is the change in data carrier detect (∆ DCD) indicator. Bit 3 indicates that the DCD input to
the chip has changed states since the last time it was read by the CPU. When this bit is set and the modem
status interrupt is enabled, a modem status interrupt is generated.
D
Bit 4: This bit is the complement of the clear-to-send (CTS) input. When bit 4 (loop) of the MCR is set,
bit 4 is equivalent to the MCR bit 1 (RTS).
D
Bit 5: This bit is the complement of the data set ready (DSR) input. When bit 4 (loop) of the MCR is set,
bit 5 is equivalent to the MCR bit 1 (DTR).
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modem status register (MSR) (continued)
D
Bit 6: This bit is the complement of the ring indicator (RI) input. When bit 4 (loop) of the MCR is set, bit 6
is equivalent to the MCRs bit 2 (OUT1).
D
Bit 7: This bit is the complement of the data carrier detect (DCD) input. When bit 4 (loop) of the MCR is set,
bit 7 is equivalent to the MCRs bit 3 (OUT2).
programmable baud generator
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The ACE contains a programmable baud generator that takes a clock input in the range between dc and 8 MHz
and divides it by a divisor in the range between 1 and (2
16
–1). The output frequency of the baud generator is
16× the baud rate. The formula for the divisor is:
Two 8-bit registers, called divisor latches, store the divisor in a 16-bit binary format. These divisor latches must
be loaded during initialization of the ACE in order to ensure desired operation of the baud generator. When either
of the divisor latches is loaded, a 16-bit baud counter is also loaded to prevent long counts on initial load.
Tables 8 and 9 illustrate the use of the baud generator with crystal frequencies of 1.8432 MHz and 3.072 MHz
respectively. For baud rates of 38.4 kbit/s and below, the error obtained is very small. The accuracy of the
selected baud rate is dependent on the selected crystal frequency. Refer to Figure 16 for examples of typical
clock circuits.
The ACE receiver section consists of a receiver shift register (RSR) and a RBR. The RBR is actually a 16-byte
FIFO. Timing is supplied by the 16× receiver clock (RCLK). Receiver section control is a function of the ACE
line control register.
The ACE RSR receives serial data from the SIN terminal. The RSR then deserializes the data and moves it into
the RBR FIFO. In the TL16C450 mode, when a character is placed in the receiver buffer register and the
received data available interrupt is enabled, an interrupt is generated. This interrupt is cleared when the data
is read out of the RBR. In the FIFO mode, the interrupts are generated based on the control setup in the FIFO
control register.
scratch register
The scratch register is an 8-bit register that is intended for programmer use as a scratchpad in the sense that
it temporarily holds the programmer’s data without affecting any other ACE operation.
transmitter holding register (THR)
The ACE transmitter section consists of a THR and a transmitter shift register (TSR). The THR is actually a
16-byte FIFO. Timing is supplied by the baud out (BAUDOUT
function of the ACE’s line control register.
The ACE THR receives data off the internal data bus and when the shift register is idle, moves it into the TSR.
The TSR serializes the data and outputs it at the SOUT. In the TL16C450 mode, when the THR is empty and
the transmitter holding register empty (THRE) interrupt is enabled, an interrupt is generated. This interrupt is
cleared when a character is loaded into the register. In the FIFO mode, the interrupts are generated based on
the control setup in the FIFO control register.
) clock signal. Transmitter section control is a
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MECHANICAL DATA
FN (S-PQCC-J**) PLASTIC J-LEADED CHIP CARRIER
20 PIN SHOWN
Seating Plane
0.004 (0,10)
D
D1
13
4
E1E
8
9
NO. OF
PINS
**
D/E
19
13
18
14
MINMAXMIN
0.032 (0,81)
0.026 (0,66)
0.050 (1,27)
0.008 (0,20) NOM
D1/E1
MAX
D2/E2
MIN
0.180 (4,57) MAX
0.120 (3,05)
0.090 (2,29)
0.020 (0,51) MIN
D2/E2
D2/E2
0.021 (0,53)
0.013 (0,33)
0.007 (0,18)
MAX
M
20
28
44
52
68
84
NOTES: A. All linear dimensions are in inches (millimeters).
B. This drawing is subject to change without notice.
C. Falls within JEDEC MS-018
32
0.385 (9,78)
0.485 (12,32)
0.685 (17,40)
0.785 (19,94)
0.985 (25,02)
1.185 (30,10)
0.395 (10,03)
0.495 (12,57)
0.695 (17,65)
0.795 (20,19)
0.995 (25,27)
1.195 (30,35)
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0.350 (8,89)
0.450 (11,43)
0.650 (16,51)
0.750 (19,05)
0.950 (24,13)
1.150 (29,21)
0.356 (9,04)
0.456 (11,58)
0.656 (16,66)
0.756 (19,20)
0.958 (24,33)
1.158 (29,41)
0.141 (3,58)
0.191 (4,85)
0.291 (7,39)
0.341 (8,66)
0.441 (11,20)
0.541 (13,74)
0.169 (4,29)
0.219 (5,56)
0.319 (8,10)
0.369 (9,37)
0.469 (11,91)
0.569 (14,45)
4040005/B 03/95
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MECHANICAL DATA
N (R-PDIP-T**) PLASTIC DUAL-IN-LINE PACKAGE
24 PIN SHOWN
A
24
13
0.560 (14,22)
0.520 (13,21)
1
0.060 (1,52) TYP
0.200 (5,08) MAX
0.020 (0,51) MIN
0.100 (2,54)
0.021 (0,53)
0.015 (0,38)
DIM
A MAX
A MIN
0.010 (0,25)
PINS **
M
1.270
(32,26)(36,83)
1.230
(31,24)
1.450
1.410
(35,81)
12
322824
1.650
(41,91)
1.610
(40,89)
Seating Plane
0.125 (3,18) MIN
0.010 (0,25) NOM
2.0902.4502.650
2.040
(51,82)
(62,23)(53,09)
2.390
(60,71)
(67,31)
(65,79)
0.610 (15,49)
0.590 (14,99)
0°–15°
524840
2.590
NOTES: A. All linear dimensions are in inches (millimeters).
B. This drawing is subject to change without notice.
C. Falls within JEDEC MS-011
D. Falls within JEDEC MS-015 (32 pin only)
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MECHANICAL DATA
PT (S-PQFP-G48) PLASTIC QUAD FLATPACK
37
48
0,50
1,45
1,35
36
0,27
0,17
25
24
13
1
5,50 TYP
7,20
SQ
6,80
9,20
SQ
8,80
12
0,08
M
0,05 MIN
0,13 NOM
Gage Plane
0,25
0°–7°
1,60 MAX
NOTES: A. All linear dimensions are in millimeters.
B. This drawing is subject to change without notice.
C. Falls within JEDEC MO-136
D. This may also be a thermally-enhanced plastic package with leads connected to the die pads.
Seating Plane
0,10
0,75
0,45
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