Texas Instruments TL16C

TL16C variants from Texas Instruments

Variants

Mfr

Texas Instruments

Packages

44-LCC (J-Lead), 80-LQFP (+1 more)

Lifecycle

Active

TL16C Overview

What changes between part numbers, and what to check before you lock the BOM — Microcontrollers.

TL16C is a Texas Instruments order-code family — not a single orderable MPN. This page lists 38 variants that share the same core device but differ in suffix fields (package, grade, reel/tube, electrical bin, etc.). Pick the exact full part number; substituting within the family without checking the datasheet often causes assembly or spec mismatches.

UART 2-CH 16byte FIFO 1.8V/2.5V/3.3V/5V 48-Pin TQFP Tray Other listed variants describe: UART 2-CH 16byte FIFO 1.8V/2.5V/3.3V/5V Automotive 48-Pin TQFP T/R; 1.8-V to 5-V Dual UART with 16-Byte FIFOs 32-VQFN -40 to 85.

Across listed variants, watch these parameters: packages: 44-LCC (J-Lead), 80-LQFP, 48-TQFP.

Suffix examples in this family: 2550IPFB, 2550IPFBRQ1, 2550IRHB, 2550PFB, 2552IFNR, 450FNR, 451FNR, 452FNRG4. The characters after the base number usually encode package, temperature, or performance grade — compare the variant table column-by-column rather than assuming pin-compatible drops-in.

Columns that actually vary on this page: Package Type. If two rows match on MPN prefix but differ there, they are not interchangeable for production.

Example MPNs: TL16C2550IPFB, TL16C2550IPFBRQ1, TL16C2550IRHB, TL16C2550PFB, TL16C2552IFNR, TL16C450FNR.

Key Features

Footprint / package: 44-LCC (J-Lead), 80-LQFP, 48-TQFPLand pattern and thermal pad differ between these packages — run a quick footprint check before you swap variants.
Lifecycle mix: ActiveConfirm lifecycle on the exact MPN, not just the base number prefix.
38 distinct suffix patternsExamples: 2550IPFB, 2550IPFBRQ1, 2550IRHB, 2550PFB, 2552IFNR (+33 more). Decode suffix meaning in the ordering notes under the variant table.

Target Applications

Microcontrollers — design-in and field replacement
BOM scrub where only the base prefix is known but suffix is TBD
Second-source checks when the original MPN is constrained

Ordering Variants

Compare 38 TL16C part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.

Part Number	Description	Package Type	Manufacturer	Lifecycle	RoHS	Availability	Action
TL16C2550IPFB	UART 2-CH 16byte FIFO 1.8V/2.5V/3.3V/5V 48-Pin TQFP Tray	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C2550IPFBRQ1	UART 2-CH 16byte FIFO 1.8V/2.5V/3.3V/5V Automotive 48-Pin TQFP T/R	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C2550IRHB	1.8-V to 5-V Dual UART with 16-Byte FIFOs 32-VQFN -40 to 85	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C2550PFB	UART 2-CH 16byte FIFO 1.8V/2.5V/3.3V/5V 48-Pin TQFP Tray	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C2552IFNR	1.8-V to 5-V Dual UART with 16-Byte FIFOs 44-PLCC -40 to 85	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C450FNR	Single UART Without FIFO 44-PLCC 0 to 70	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C451FNR	Single UART with Parallel Port And Without FIFO 68-PLCC 0 to 70	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C452FNRG4	Dual UART with Parallel Port And Without FIFO 68-PLCC 0 to 70	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C550CIPTR	UART 1-CH 16byte FIFO 3.3V/5V 48-Pin LQFP T/R	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C550CPFBR	UART 1-CH 16byte FIFO 3.3V/5V 48-Pin TQFP T/R	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C550CPTR	UART 1-CH 16byte FIFO 3.3V/5V 48-Pin LQFP T/R	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C550DIPFB	Asynchronous Communications Element With Autoflow Control 48-TQFP -40 to 85	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C550DIPFBR	Asynchronous Communications Element With Autoflow Control 48-TQFP -40 to 85	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C550DIPTR	Asynchronous Communications Element With Autoflow Control 48-LQFP -40 to 85	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C550DIRHBR	Asynchronous Communications Element With Autoflow Control 32-VQFN -40 to 85	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C550DPFB	UART 1-CH 16byte FIFO 2.5V/3.3V/5V 48-Pin TQFP Tray	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C550DPFBR	Asynchronous Communications Element With Autoflow Control 48-TQFP 0 to 70	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C550DRHBR	Asynchronous Communications Element With Autoflow Control 32-VQFN 0 to 70	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C554AFNR	Quad UART with 16-Byte FIFOs 68-PLCC 0 to 70	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
TL16C554AIFNR	Quad UART with 16-Byte FIFOs 68-PLCC -40 to 85	-	Texas Instruments	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ

Ordering Code Differences

How suffixes on TL16C map to package, grade, and reel options.

TL16C uses a shared prefix; characters after the prefix encode orderable options. Two lines with the same prefix are not drop-in replacements unless the differing columns match your need.

Suffixes seen here: 2550IPFB, 2550IPFBRQ1, 2550IRHB, 2550PFB, 2552IFNR, 450FNR, 451FNR, 452FNRG4, 550CIPTR, 550CPFBR (+28 more).

What changes between rows: Package Type. Sort the table by these columns when narrowing from base number to a single MPN.

Full MPN examples: TL16C2550IPFB, TL16C2550IPFBRQ1, TL16C2550IRHB, TL16C2550PFB, TL16C2552IFNR.

Tip: photograph or copy the reel label — reel diameter, QTY per reel, and moisture sensitivity level (MSL) are often suffix-driven and won't show in the schematic.

How to Choose the Right TL16C Microcontrollers

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Match the footprint first

Packages here: 44-LCC (J-Lead), 80-LQFP, 48-TQFP. Open the land-pattern drawing before you substitute a different suffix.

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Electrical headroom

Compare voltage and current columns in the variant table. For TL16C, a suffix with lower voltage or current rating will not survive the same circuit without recalculation.

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Temp grade letter matters

Commercial (0–70 °C) and industrial (−40–85 °C+) suffixes look similar in the prefix — confirm ambient + self-heating, not just the first page of the datasheet.

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Copy the full MPN

Do not BOM only "TL16C" — include the full suffix (e.g. 2550IPFB, 2550IPFBRQ1, 2550IRHB). RFQ with reel/tube preference and required date code.

Technical Specifications

Core parameters for TL16C product family

Identity

Base Model

TL16C

Manufacturer

Texas Instruments

Listed Variants

Variant Parameters

Package Type

44-LCC (J-Lead), 80-LQFP, 48-TQFP

Lifecycle Status

Active

RoHS Status

Compliant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common technical questions about the TL16C product family.

Is TL16C a single part I can order, or a family prefix?

TL16C is a base / family code from Texas Instruments. You order a full MPN such as TL16C2550IPFB, TL16C2550IPFBRQ1, TL16C2550IRHB. The variant table lists 38 orderable lines with different suffixes.

What do the suffix letters on TL16C part numbers mean?

Listed suffix fragments include: 2550IPFB, 2550IPFBRQ1, 2550IRHB, 2550PFB, 2552IFNR, 450FNR. Typically they encode package (44-LCC (J-Lead), 80-LQFP, 48-TQFP), temperature grade, and tape/reel option. Always decode on the Texas Instruments datasheet ordering guide — do not guess from pattern alone.

Which specs actually differ between TL16C variants here?

On this page the varying fields are: Package Type. Filter the table by the parameter you care about before picking an MPN.

Can I swap between 44-LCC (J-Lead), 80-LQFP, 48-TQFP packages in the same TL16C family?

Only after footprint and thermal review. Packages listed here (44-LCC (J-Lead), 80-LQFP, 48-TQFP) use different land patterns and often different thermal resistance. Layout swaps need a new paste stencil at minimum, not just a BOM edit.

What is the lifecycle status of TL16C variants?

Lifecycle values in our listing: Active. Status is per MPN suffix — one variant can be Active while another is NRND. Check PCN for your exact suffix before multi-year commitments.

What should I send for an RFQ on TL16C?

Full manufacturer MPN (not just TL16C), quantity, needed date code, reel vs tube, and any compliance docs (CoC, RoHS, conflict minerals). If you only know the base prefix, include a photo of the existing label or reel.