Handy Tips - UART Protocol
Also see the
following projects for more information/examples on I2C
Communication;
UART is the backbone of most
serial applications from my experience. Its fast, and very easy to
use, especially when used in conjunction with a higher language
compiler such as Swordfish.
UART is the acronym for
universal
asynchronous receiver/transmitter. Many modern ICs now
come with a UART that can also communicate synchronously; these
devices are called USARTs.
This method of data transfer
relies on data being transmitted in the form of voltage swings at a
known baud (bits per second). Both the Master and Slave devices must
know what the baud is or else the reception of the data will be
corrupted if not possible at all.
UART is the primary
method of communication between your Personal Computer (PC) and your
PIC micro. For more information regarding UART have a look at some
of the tutorials listed above.
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