On 28 Dec 2006 at 0:51, Jim Leonard wrote:
9000 VAX wrote:
If my memory is correct, 16 byte buffer exists on
16450 and 16550 UART
chips. The 8250 has only one byte buffer.
Are either of the 16450/16550 a drop-in replacement for an 8250, or are
they not pin/command compatible?
They're all pin-compatible. The 16450 supports higher line speeds;
the 16550 has the 16-byte FIFO.
Cheers,
Chuck