Alternatives to Texas Instruments TL16C550CIPTG4
Texas Instruments TL16C550CIPTG4 and its qualified second sources, compared on form/fit/function, stock, lifecycle and price — the same checks Parter runs inside a BOM.
Equivalent and substitute parts for Texas Instruments TL16C550CIPTG4
TL16C550CIPTG4Texas Instruments | TL16C550CIPTRTexas Instruments | TL16C550CPTRTexas Instruments | +2more | |
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| FFF Compatibility | Identical 48-pin LQFP package with the exact same pinout.Identical package body dimensions (7x7 mm) and mounting style.Identical electrical parameters, supply voltage range (3V to 5.25V), and industrial temperature rating. | Identical 48-pin LQFP package with the exact same pinout.Identical package dimensions and footprint.Narrower operating temperature range (0°C to 70°C commercial) compared to the original industrial rating (-40°C to 85°C). | ||
TL16C550CIPTG4 by Texas Instruments: UART IC 1, UART Channel 16 Byte 48-LQFP (7x7). | This is the exact same silicon and package, but shipped in Tape & Reel carrier packaging instead of standard Tray (G4) packaging. It provides identical electrical, thermal, and physical characteristics.
| This is the commercial temperature version of the original device, offering identical physical and logical features but with a narrower temperature rating. It is a suitable alternative for designs operated in controlled indoor environments.
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| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Active | Active | |
| Market Availability | Discontinued | In stock | In stock | |
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| Part | Market availability | Lifecycle | Alternatives available |
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| In stock | Obsolete | 4Alternatives availableSee Alternatives | |
| Discontinued | Obsolete | 3Alternatives availableSee Alternatives | |
| In stock | Obsolete | 6Alternatives availableSee Alternatives | |
| Discontinued | Obsolete | 7Alternatives availableSee Alternatives |
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. The Texas Instruments TL16C550CIPTG4 is marked obsolete, so the manufacturer has discontinued it and any remaining supply is limited to distributor stock. The qualified second sources on this page are active parts you can design in today.
The closest qualified second sources for the Texas Instruments TL16C550CIPTG4 are the TL16C550CIPTR (Texas Instruments) and the TL16C550CPTR (Texas Instruments), out of 4 matched alternatives in total. Each is compared against the original on fit, form and function in the table above.
Not always. The alternatives to the TL16C550CIPTG4 are matched on function but can differ in package, pinout or a key parameter, so review the fit/form/function notes in the table and the datasheet before designing one in.
The TL16C550CIPTG4 (Texas Instruments) is a part in the Interface category. This page lists qualified, cross-referenced replacements for it with a side-by-side comparison.
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