The ST16C2550IQ48TR-F is a dual UART, with 16-byte FIFO, manufactured by MaxLinear. It is an Interface IC containing two world-standard UART channels with 16 bytes of FIFO (first-in, first-out) storage per channel. The IC has two data input and output ports and also two clock input and output ports. It provides an interface for data transmission between asynchronous serial devices such as printers, com ports and modems. It is feature-rich and supports software and hardware flow control, adjustable baud rate selection, and data integrity. It is ideal for applications such as Modems, PDAs, wireless handsets, GPS receivers, and industrial instrumentation.