The PC16552DVX is a dual universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter (UART) integrated circuit (IC) manufactured by Texas Instruments (TI). UARTs are commonly used for serial communication between microcontrollers or microprocessors and other devices such as sensors, displays or communication modules.
**Main features and parameters:**
- Dual UART: Contains two independent UART channels in a single IC package.
- Programmable baud rate: Support various baud rates for flexible communication speed.
- FIFO Buffer: Features a first-in-first-out (FIFO) buffer to improve data processing efficiency.
- Modem Control Signals: Provides control signals for modem communication.
- Automatic flow control: Supports automatic flow control to manage data flow between devices.
- Enhanced functions: Provides functions such as data framing, parity check and interrupt handling.
- Suitable for asynchronous communication: Usually used for asynchronous serial communication, which is common in various applications.
**Application:**
- Serial Communication: For applications requiring reliable and efficient serial data transmission.
- Embedded system: Suitable for microcontroller-based systems to interface with external devices.
- Industrial Automation: Commonly used for communication between devices in industrial control systems.
- Network device: A network device that can be used for serial data transmission.
- Consumer Electronics: Used in various consumer electronic devices for communication purposes.