# TA550C - Texas Instruments Asynchronous Communications Element

## Product Summary

The Texas Instruments TA550C is an Asynchronous Communications Element (ACE). It serves as a functional upgrade to previous models, designed to reduce CPU load through character buffering.

## Product Information

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Part Number | TA550C |
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Product Type | Asynchronous Communications Element |
| Category | Uncategorized |
| Subcategory | New Products |

## Description

The TA550C from Texas Instruments is an Asynchronous Communications Element (ACE). It is a functional upgrade of the TL16C550B and TL16C450, offering enhanced performance in communication tasks. This component is engineered to alleviate excessive software overhead on the CPU by efficiently buffering both received and transmitted characters.

This ACE is suitable for applications requiring reliable serial communication. Its design focuses on improving system efficiency by handling data buffering internally, allowing the CPU to manage other critical operations. The TA550C is part of a lineage of communication controllers from Texas Instruments, building upon established architectures for robust performance.

While specific technical details like operating voltage, temperature range, and package type are not detailed here, the TA550C's primary function is to provide buffered serial communication. Its role in offloading the CPU makes it a valuable component in embedded systems and other applications where communication efficiency is paramount.

## Availability and Pricing

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stock Status | In Stock |
| Distributor Count | 3 |
| Total Stock | 201 |
| Pricing Available | No |

## Distributor Offers

| Distributor | Stock | Unit Price | MOQ | Lead Time | Last Updated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Smaxon Electronics | 199 |  |  |  |  |
| Chanetech | 2 |  |  |  |  |
| HK XINYUANXIN ELECTRONIC TECH LIMITED | 0 |  |  |  |  |

## Features

- Functional upgrade of TL16C550B asynchronous communications element.
- Relieves CPU of excessive software overhead.
- Buffers received and transmitted characters.
- RoHS3 compliant for environmental compliance.
- MSL 1 rating for unlimited floor life.

## Applications

- Embedded systems communication.
- Serial data buffering applications.
- Reducing CPU load in systems.
- Enhancing communication efficiency.

## Compliance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| RoHS Status | RoHS3 Compliant |
| REACH Status | REACH Unaffected |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 1 Unlimited |

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## FAQs

### What is the TA550C?

The TA550C is an Asynchronous Communications Element (ACE) from Texas Instruments, serving as a functional upgrade to the TL16C550B and TL16C450.

### How does the TA550C help the CPU?

The TA550C relieves the CPU of excessive software overhead by buffering received and transmitted characters.

### What is the RoHS status of the TA550C?

The TA550C is RoHS3 Compliant.

### What is the Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) for the TA550C?

The Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) for the TA550C is 1 Unlimited.

### What is the REACH status for the TA550C?

The TA550C is REACH Unaffected.

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