uart_16550
v0.5.0 GrowingSimple yet highly configurable low-level driver for 16550 UART devices, typically known and used as serial ports or COM ports. Easy integration into Rust while providing fine-grained control where needed (e.g., for kernel drivers).
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 7d ago)
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Trusted by 288 crates
- ✓Team maintained (2 owners)
- ✓Tiny footprint (42KB, 3 deps)
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Deep Insights
68.8K downloads in the last 30 days (2.3K/day), up 26% from the previous period.
288 crates depend on uart_16550. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
This crate is maintained by a team (2 owners), reducing bus-factor risk and ensuring continuity.
Despite being 7+ years old, uart_16550 hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
Only 3 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 41KB, uart_16550 is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include libertyos_kernel, bootloader-x86_64-common, good-os-framework, moros, axplat-x86-pc. When high-quality crates choose uart_16550, it's a strong quality signal.
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