The XR68C681J-F is a high-performance, enhanced UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) integrated circuit from MaxLinear. It offers a wide range of features designed for industrial communication applications with data rates up to 1 Mbps.
This UART IC supports both full-duplex and half-duplex communication modes with 5, 6, 7, or 8-bit data, and 1 or 2 stop bits. It has a programmable baud rate generator with a wide range of baud rates, making it suitable for various communication protocols.
The XR68C681J-F also features a 16-byte transmit and receive FIFO buffer for improved data transfer efficiency, reducing potential data loss due to buffer overflow or underflow. It supports hardware and software flow control methods for enhanced data integrity.
Additionally, this UART IC is equipped with a low-power mode to minimize power consumption when the device is idle, making it suitable for battery-operated applications. It has a wide operating voltage range of 1.62V to 5.5V, allowing compatibility with a variety of systems.
The XR68C681J-F is available in a compact QFN-16 package, making it suitable for space-constrained designs. Overall, this UART IC offers a robust and reliable solution for industrial communication applications that require high-performance and low-power consumption
