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Record Nr.

UNINA9910815965403321

Autore

Axelson Jan

Titolo

Serial port complete : COM ports, USB virtual COM ports, and ports for embedded systems, second edition / / Jan Axelson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Madison, Wis., : Lakeview Research, c2007

ISBN

1-281-73389-X

9786611733896

1-931448-07-8

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (400 p.)

Collana

Complete Guides series

Disciplina

005.2/75

Soggetti

Computer interfaces

Ports (Electronic computer system)

Parallel programming (Computer science)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographic references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Introduction; Acknowledgments; 1 Options and Choices; 2 Formats and Protocols; 3 COM Ports on PCs; 4 Inside RS-232; 5 Designing RS-232 Links; 6 Inside RS-485; 7 Designing RS-485 Links and Networks; 8 Going Wireless; 9 Using .NET's SerialPort Class; 10 Managing Ports and Transfers in .NET; 11 Ports for Embedded Systems; 12 Network Programming; 13 An RS-485 Network; 14 Inside USB; 15 Using Special-function USB Controllers; 16 Using Generic USB Controllers; Index

Sommario/riassunto

PC COM ports, USB virtual COM ports, and ports in embedded systems are all addressed in this updated guide to programming, interfacing, and using serial ports. Topics include using .NET's SerialPort class for COM-port communications on PCs; upgrading existing RS-232 designs to USB or wireless networks; and creating serial networks of embedded systems and PCs. Example circuits and code provide a quick start to projects. Installation and maintenance staff will also find tips for ensuring reliable operation and problem tracking.