History of 16550 UART

	Revision 2 . . October 15, 2001 4:52 pm by Drj [+rs232]
	Revision 1 . . October 13, 2001 12:24 am by Stephen Gilbert [FOLDOC import, stub]

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Changed: 1c1

The 16550 UART is a version of the [16450 UART]? with a 16-byte FIFO buffer?. Now revised to the 16550A.

The 16550 UART is a version of the [16450 UART]? with a 16-byte FIFO buffer?. Now revised to the 16550A. It is a microprocessor designed for implementing the electrical interface for [serial communication]?; it can be used to implement RS-232, and is commonly found in personal computers.

Changed: 3c3

Based on material from FOLDOC, used with permission.

Based on material from FOLDOC, used with permission.