SC28L202A1DGG: Dual universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (DUART)

The 28L202 is a high performance dual UART. Its functional and programming features closely match but greatly extend those of previous Philips dual channel UARTs. Its configuration on power up is similar that of the SC26C92. Its differences from the SC26C92 are: 256-character receiver, 256 character transmit FIFOs, 3 V and 5 V compatibility, 8 I/O ports for each UART-16 total, arbitrating interrupt system and overall faster bus and data speeds. It is fabricated in an advanced 0.5 micron CMOS process.

It is a member of the IMPACT®line of Data Communications parts

Pin programming will allow the device to operate with either the Motorola or Intel bus interface by changing the function of some pins (reset is inverted, DACKN, and IACKN enabled for example).

The Philips Semiconductors 28L202 Dual Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (DUART) is a single-chip CMOS-LSI communications device that provides two full-duplex asynchronous receiver/transmitter channels in a single package. It interfaces directly with microprocessors and may be used in a polled or interrupt driven system. The use of the Interrupt system provides intelligent interrupt vectors.

The operating mode and data format of each channel may be programmed independently. Additionally, each receiver and transmitter can select its operating speed as one of twenty-seven fixed baud rates; a 16X clock derived from one of two programmable counter/timers, or an external 1X or 16X clock. The baud rate generator and counter/timer can operate directly from a crystal or from external clock inputs. The ability to independently program the operating speed of the receiver and transmitter make the DUART particularly attractive for dual-speed channel applications such as clustered terminal systems and bridges.

Each receiver and transmitter is buffered by 256 character FIFOs to nearly eliminate the potential of receiver overrun, transmitter underrun and to reduce interrupt overhead in interrupt driven systems. In addition, a flow control capability (Xon/Xoff and RTS/CTS) is provided to disable a remote transmitter when the receiver buffer is full.

Also provided on the 28L202 is a multipurpose 8-bit I/O for each channel. These can be used as general-purpose I/O ports or can be assigned specific functions (such as clock inputs or status and interrupt outputs) under program control. Normally they will be used for modem control and DMA interface. All ports have change of state detectors and input sections are always active making output signals available to the internal circuits and the control processor.

The 28L202 is available in a 52-pin TSSOP package. For other package options, contact Philips.

Outline 3d SOT364-1
Data Sheets (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Dual universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (DUART) (REV 7.0) PDF (352.0 kB) SC28L20201 Nov 2005
Application Notes (5)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Ensure data integrity with real-time data error detection (REV 1.0) PDF (64.0 kB) AN1038021 Jun 2005
Application of UART in GPS navigation system (REV 1.0) PDF (84.0 kB) AN1035301 Mar 2005
UART to Bluetooth interfacing (REV 2.0) PDF (205.0 kB) AN1030711 Aug 2004
Addressing migrations of SCN devices to more advanced technologies (REV 1.0) PDF (165.0 kB) AN1032029 Jun 2004
Reduce CPU overhead with Intelligence Interrupt Arbitration (I2A) feature (REV 1.0) PDF (44.0 kB) AN1031325 Jun 2004
Brochures (2)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
NXP® High-speed UARTs and Bridge ICs (REV 1.0) PDF (5.7 MB) 7501755203 Apr 2014
Advanced UARTs with 256-byte FIFOs and real-time data error detection; NXP® Advanced UARTs SC28L201 and... (REV 1.0) PDF (236.0 kB) 7501576501 Nov 2006
Package Information (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
plastic thin shrink small outline package; 56 leads; body width 6.1 mm (REV 1.0) PDF (506.0 kB) SOT364-108 Feb 2016
Packing (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
TSSOP56; Reel pack; SMD, 13" Q1/T1 Standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,118 or... (REV 4.0) PDF (248.0 kB) SOT364-1_11815 Apr 2013
Supporting Information (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Footprint for wave soldering (REV 1.0) PDF (16.0 kB) SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-WAVE08 Oct 2009
Ordering Information
ProductStatusPackage versionFmax (MHz)ApplicationChannelFeaturesBus interfaceOther featuresOperating Temperature (Cel)Data transfer rate (Mb/s)Number of pinsReceiver/Transmitter typeFunction
SC28L202A1DGGActiveSOT364-1Data Communication-40~8556Dual UARTsReceivers/Transmitters
SC28L202A1DGG/GNo Longer ManufacturedSOT364-1Data Communication-40~8556Dual UARTsReceivers/Transmitters
Package Information
Product IDPackage DescriptionOutline VersionReflow/Wave SolderingPackingProduct StatusPart NumberOrdering code(12NC)MarkingChemical ContentRoHS / Pb Free / RHFLeadFree Conversion DateEFRIFR(FIT)MTBF(hour)MSLMSL LF
SC28L202A1DGGSOT364-1SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-WAVEBulk PackActiveSC28L202A1DGG,112 (9352 761 09112)SC28L202A1DGGSC28L202A1DGGAlways Pb-free0.04.02.5E811
Reel 13" Q1/T1ActiveSC28L202A1DGG,118 (9352 761 09118)SC28L202A1DGGSC28L202A1DGGAlways Pb-free0.04.02.5E811
TubeActiveSC28L202A1DGG,129 (9352 761 09129)SC28L202A1DGGSC28L202A1DGGAlways Pb-free0.04.02.5E811
Dual universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (DUART) SC28L202A1DGG
Ensure data integrity with real-time data error detection SC28L202A1DGG
Application of UART in GPS navigation system SC28L92
UART to Bluetooth interfacing SC28L92
Addressing migrations of SCN devices to more advanced technologies SC28L92
Reduce CPU overhead with Intelligence Interrupt Arbitration (I2A) feature SC28L202A1DGG
NXP® High-speed UARTs and Bridge ICs SC28L92
Advanced UARTs with 256-byte FIFOs and real-time data error detection; NXP® Advanced UARTs SC28L201 and... SC28L202A1DGG
plastic thin shrink small outline package; 56 leads; body width 6.1 mm pcf8576d_automotive
SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-WAVE LPC1114FDH28
TSSOP56; Reel pack; SMD, 13" Q1/T1 Standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,118 or... pcf8576d_automotive
74LVT16652A