HIGH PERFORMANCE 2.97V TO 5.5V OCTAL UART The **XR16L788CQ-F** is a UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) manufactured by **EXAR Corporation** (now part of **MaxLinear**). Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features based on available data:
### **Specifications:**
- **Interface Type:** UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter)
- **Number of Channels:** 2 (Dual UART)
- **Data Rate:** Up to **3 Mbps**
- **Data Bits:** 5, 6, 7, 8 (programmable)
- **Stop Bits:** 1, 1.5, 2 (programmable)
- **Parity:** Even, Odd, None, Mark, Space
- **FIFO Depth:** 128 bytes (Tx and Rx per channel)
- **Operating Voltage:** **3.3V**
- **Operating Temperature Range:** **-40°C to +85°C** (Industrial grade)
- **Package:** **LQFP-64**
### **Descriptions:**
- The **XR16L788CQ-F** is a **dual-channel** UART designed for high-speed serial communication.
- It supports **auto-hardware/software flow control** (RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF).
- Features **128-byte FIFOs** per channel to reduce CPU overhead.
- Includes **programmable baud rate generators** for flexible clocking.
- Industrial-grade temperature range makes it suitable for harsh environments.
### **Features:**
- **Dual full-duplex UART channels**
- **128-byte transmit and receive FIFOs per channel**
- **Programmable baud rate generator** (up to 3 Mbps)
- **Auto hardware/software flow control**
- **Support for IrDA (1.0) and RS-485 modes**
- **Low power consumption**
- **Industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C)**
- **64-pin LQFP package**
For exact pin configurations and detailed electrical characteristics, refer to the **official datasheet** from EXAR/MaxLinear.
