DESCRIPTION
The ST16C654*1is a universal asynchronous receiver and transmitter (UART) with a dual foot print interface compatible with the ST16C554 and ST68C554. The 654 is an enhanced UART with 64 byte FIFOs, automatic
hardware/software flow control, and data rates up to 1.5Mbps. Onboard status registers provide the user with error indications and operational status, modem interface control. System interrupts may be tailored to meet user requirements. An internal loopback capability allows onboard diagnostics. The 654 is available in 64 pin TQFP, 68 pin PLCC, and 100 pin QFP packages.

FEATURES
·Compatibility with the Industry Standard ST16C454/554, ST68C454/554, TL16C554
·1.5 Mbps transmit/receive operation (24MHz)
·64 byte transmit FIFO
·64 byte receive FIFO with error flags
·Automatic software/hardware flow control
·Programmable Xon/Xoff characters
·Independent transmit and receive control
·Software selectable Baud Rate Generator prescaleable clock rates of 1X, 4X.
·Four selectable Transmit/Receive FIFO interrupt trigger levels
·Standard modem interface or infrared IrDA encoder/decoder interface
·Software flow control turned off optionally by any (Xon) RX character
·Independent MIDI interface on 100 pin packages
·100 pin packages offer internal register FIFO monitoring and separate IrDA TX outputs
·Sleep mode ( 200mA stand-by)