Hi Marcus Günther
I don't see problem implementing this. Your ninth bit will represent your first stop bit. Some points to consider;
-You will not be able to enable parity
-When transmitting in 9-bit data format and using 8-bit write instructions, write first to transmit bit 8 in UART control register 3 (C3[T8]), then D.
No, there isn't implemented 9bit for the sdk, you can setup this in the C1 register and writting the ninth C3[T8].
Hope this information helps you
Best regards
Jorge Alcala