SC26C92C1A,518

The SC26C92C1A,518 is a UART integrated circuit developed by NXP Semiconductors, a leading semiconductor manufacturer known for its innovative solutions in communication, automotive, and industrial applications. This UART IC facilitates serial data communication between microcontrollers, peripherals, and external devices using asynchronous communication protocols.

Key Features:

• Dual UART Channels: The SC26C92C1A,518 integrates two independent UART channels within a single package, allowing for concurrent communication with multiple devices or peripherals.

• Asynchronous Communication: It supports asynchronous serial communication, enabling data transmission and reception without the need for a shared clock signal between the sender and receiver. This makes it compatible with a wide range of devices and communication standards.

• Flexible Data Rates: The UART IC supports programmable data rates, allowing users to configure baud rates to match the communication requirements of different devices and applications.

• FIFO Buffers: It features built-in FIFO (First-In, First-Out) buffers for both transmit and receive operations, providing efficient data buffering and flow control to handle data bursts and prevent data loss or overrun.

• UART Modes: The SC26C92C1A,518 supports various UART modes, including full-duplex mode for simultaneous transmission and reception, as well as half-duplex and simplex modes for uni-directional communication.

• Interrupt Support: It includes interrupt generation and handling capabilities, allowing the microcontroller to respond promptly to events such as data reception, transmission completion, and error conditions.

• Serial Interface Standards: The UART IC complies with industry-standard serial interface protocols, such as RS-232, RS-485, and RS-422, ensuring interoperability and compatibility with a wide range of devices and systems.

• Low Power Consumption: NXP Semiconductors designs its UART ICs for low power consumption, making them suitable for battery-operated and energy-efficient applications.

Applications:

• Embedded Systems: Used in embedded systems and microcontroller-based designs for serial communication with peripheral devices such as sensors, displays, memory modules, and wireless modules.

• Industrial Automation: Integrated into industrial automation equipment, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems for real-time data exchange and control in manufacturing and process automation.

• Communications Infrastructure: Employed in telecommunications infrastructure, networking equipment, and data communication devices for serial data transmission and telecommunication applications.

• Test and Measurement Instruments: Used in test and measurement instruments, data loggers, and diagnostic tools for capturing, analyzing, and transmitting serial data from sensors, probes, and other measurement devices.

• Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems: Integrated into POS terminals, barcode scanners, and card readers for serial communication with peripherals such as printers, displays, and cash drawers in retail and hospitality environments.

• Automotive Electronics: Employed in automotive electronics systems for vehicle diagnostics, telematics, infotainment, and communication with onboard sensors, actuators, and control modules.