More about serial (113)

| So far we have studied the characteristics of the RS-232 outputs in detail. Now it is the turn of the inputs. The standard demands that an i...

| This circuit needs only four connections to equip a BASIC Stamp II with an LCD module.The BASIC Stamp II has 16 I/O lines. To connect an LCD...

| In this third part we look at the output signals of the RS-232 interface. In order to control devices with these output signals, it is neces...

| In the first part of this article we looked at the electrical characteristics of the USB standard. In this part we investigate the software...

| At one time or another many readers may have thought about controlling or monitoring equipment using their PC. Electronics projects using a...

| Everybody is talking about the USB. In the long term, this new serial interface could replace many of the PC interfaces that have been used...

| The USB Interface described elsewhere in this issue demonstrates that the USB may be used for DIY projects related to measurement and contro...

| This converter may help if just the serial port on a personal computer is free, whereas the printer needs a parallel (Centronics) port. It c...

| This transceiver electrically isolates the TxD and RxD lines from the PC, provides an isolated power supply and also looks after the bi-dire...

| The thing that makes this card different from other DAQ & Control cards for the PC serial port is the way it communicates with the computer....