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    UART stands for Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter. UART is a type of serial communication interface designed to transmit and receive data via a data bus. It allows two devices, such as computers, to carry out data transmission over a wired connection. UARTs convert incoming and outgoing data bytes into a serial bit stream. Asynchronous is a type of serial communication where the interfaces at each end are not synchronised by a common clock signal.

    These particular UART devices are stand-alone integrated circuits (ICs). However, you can also find UARTs within microcontrollers (MCUs), as they only require two wires for communication.

    UART ICs (integrated circuits) are semiconductor devices which can be integrated into your electronics designs to enable UART communication. UART is a popular method of communication in electronics projects. It enables computer hardware to communicate with other modems and serial devices.

    When choosing a UART IC, ensure that it meets the requirements of the modem transmission rate.

    What does a UART consist of?

    One side of the UART feature around 8 data lines and the control pins. The other side of the UART has two serial wires, the Transmission (TX) and the Receiving (RX).

    Where is UART used?

    • Microcontroller based devices
    • GPS receivers
    • Bluetooth devices
    • Modems
    • Wireless communications

    Communication Standards

    UARTs may feature a communication standard which defines the signals between devices. These standards include RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485.

    What is baud rate?

    UART baud rate is the speed at which the data is transferred which is given in bits per second (bit/s or bps). The devices that you are communicating between should both have the same baud rate.

    87 Products showing for UART

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    MYR10.29
    FTDI Chip
    -
    -
    -
    512B
    512B
    3.4Mbps
    -
    SSOP
    16
    +3.3 → 5.25 V
    -
    -
    -
    -
    • RS Stock No. 700-4374P
    • Mfr. Part No. XR17V358IB176-F
    Each (Supplied in a Tray)
    MYR128.81
    MaxLinear
    Transmitter and Receiver FIFO Counter
    8
    IrDA
    256B
    256B
    25Mbit/s
    Surface Mount
    FBGA
    176
    3.3 V
    13.1 x 13.1 x 1.15mm
    -
    -
    -
    Each (Supplied in a Tray)
    MYR11.626
    FTDI Chip
    -
    -
    -
    512B
    512B
    3.4Mbps
    -
    QFN
    16
    +3.3 → 5.25 V
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Each (In a Tray of 490)
    MYR11.24
    FTDI Chip
    -
    -
    -
    512B
    512B
    3.4Mbps
    -
    QFN
    16
    +3.3 → 5.25 V
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Each (Supplied in a Tube)
    MYR10.306
    FTDI Chip
    -
    -
    -
    512B
    512B
    3.4Mbps
    -
    SSOP
    16
    +3.3 → 5.25 V
    -
    -
    -
    -
    • RS Stock No. 190-1312P
    • Mfr. Part No. MAX3100EEE+
    Each (Supplied in a Tube)
    MYR73.735
    Maxim Integrated
    -
    1
    IrDA
    16B
    16B
    0.23MBd
    Surface Mount
    QSOP
    16
    2.7 → 5.5 V
    4.98 x 3.99 x 1.55mm
    -
    -
    -
    • RS Stock No. 700-4374
    • Mfr. Part No. XR17V358IB176-F
    Each
    MYR128.81
    MaxLinear
    Transmitter and Receiver FIFO Counter
    8
    IrDA
    256B
    256B
    25Mbit/s
    Surface Mount
    FBGA
    176
    3.3 V
    13.1 x 13.1 x 1.15mm
    -
    -
    -
    • RS Stock No. 686-5932P
    • Mfr. Part No. ST16C550IQ48-F
    Each (Supplied in a Tray)
    MYR25.17
    MaxLinear
    Transmitter and Receiver FIFO Counter
    1
    -
    16B
    16B
    1.5Mbit/s
    Surface Mount
    TQFP
    48
    2.97 → 5.5 V
    7.1 x 7.1 x 1.05mm
    -
    -
    -
    • RS Stock No. 700-4371
    • Mfr. Part No. XR21V1412IL32-F
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    MYR39.65
    MaxLinear
    -
    2
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Surface Mount
    QFN
    32
    -
    5 x 5 x 0.88mm
    -
    -
    -
    • RS Stock No. 757-0014P
    • Mfr. Part No. FT220XS-R
    Each (Supplied on a Reel)
    MYR10.435
    FTDI Chip
    Transmitter and Receiver FIFO Counter
    1
    SIE, UART
    512B
    512B
    500kbit/s
    Surface Mount
    SSOP
    16
    5 V
    0.197 x 0.157 x 0.059in
    -
    -
    -
    • RS Stock No. 757-0023P
    • Mfr. Part No. FT201XS-R
    Each (Supplied on a Reel)
    MYR11.95
    FTDI Chip
    Transmitter and Receiver FIFO Counter
    1
    SIE, UART
    512B
    512B
    3.4Mbit/s
    Surface Mount
    SSOP
    16
    5 V
    0.197 x 0.157 x 0.059in
    -
    -
    -
    • RS Stock No. 757-0017P
    • Mfr. Part No. FT200XD-R
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    MYR9.79
    FTDI Chip
    Transmitter and Receiver FIFO Counter
    1
    SIE, UART
    512B
    512B
    3.4Mbit/s
    Surface Mount
    DFN
    10
    5 V
    3 x 3 x 0.75mm
    -
    -
    -
    • RS Stock No. 686-5932
    • Mfr. Part No. ST16C550IQ48-F
    Each
    MYR25.17
    MaxLinear
    Transmitter and Receiver FIFO Counter
    1
    -
    16B
    16B
    1.5Mbit/s
    Surface Mount
    TQFP
    48
    2.97 → 5.5 V
    7.1 x 7.1 x 1.05mm
    -
    -
    -
    • RS Stock No. 686-5913P
    • Mfr. Part No. ST16C550CJ44-F
    Each (Supplied in a Tube)
    MYR25.40
    MaxLinear
    Transmitter and Receiver FIFO Counter
    1
    -
    16B
    16B
    1.5Mbit/s
    Surface Mount
    PLCC
    44
    2.97 → 5.5 V
    16.66 x 16.66 x 3.68mm
    -
    -
    -
    • RS Stock No. 757-0051P
    • Mfr. Part No. FT240XQ-R
    Each (Supplied on a Reel)
    MYR10.555
    FTDI Chip
    Transmitter and Receiver FIFO Counter
    1
    SIE
    512B
    512B
    1Mbit/s
    Surface Mount
    QFN
    24
    5 V
    4 x 4 x 0.75mm
    -
    -
    -
    • RS Stock No. 700-4371P
    • Mfr. Part No. XR21V1412IL32-F
    Each (Supplied in a Tray)
    MYR39.65
    MaxLinear
    -
    2
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Surface Mount
    QFN
    32
    -
    5 x 5 x 0.88mm
    -
    -
    -
    Each (In a Tray of 490)
    MYR10.072
    FTDI Chip
    -
    -
    -
    512B
    512B
    3.4Mbps
    -
    DFN
    10
    +3.3 → 5.25 V
    -
    -
    -
    -
    • RS Stock No. 816-0239
    • Mfr. Part No. SC16IS762IPW,112
    Each (In a Pack of 3)
    MYR27.313
    NXP
    Transmitter and Receiver FIFO Counter
    2
    IrDA, UART
    -
    -
    5Mbit/s
    Surface Mount
    TSSOP
    28
    2.5 V, 3.3 V
    9.8 x 4.5 x 0.95mm
    -
    -
    -
    • RS Stock No. 686-5913
    • Mfr. Part No. ST16C550CJ44-F
    Each
    MYR25.40
    MaxLinear
    Transmitter and Receiver FIFO Counter
    1
    -
    16B
    16B
    1.5Mbit/s
    Surface Mount
    PLCC
    44
    2.97 → 5.5 V
    16.66 x 16.66 x 3.68mm
    -
    -
    -
    • RS Stock No. 757-0017
    • Mfr. Part No. FT200XD-R
    Each (In a Pack of 2)
    MYR9.79
    FTDI Chip
    Transmitter and Receiver FIFO Counter
    1
    SIE, UART
    512B
    512B
    3.4Mbit/s
    Surface Mount
    DFN
    10
    5 V
    3 x 3 x 0.75mm
    -
    -
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