Overview: In this presentation we will briefly discuss popular serial interface standards, review common RS-232 and RS-485 specifications, the benefits and disadvantages of RS-232 and RS-485 interface standards, typical RS-232 and RS-485 applications, and sources of ESD-related problems in RS-232 and RS-485 circuits and how to avoid them.
After this seminar you should understand the basic operation of the RS-232 and RS-485 communications and be able to successfully use them in your circuit designs.
Length: 60 minutes
Published Date: June 2003
Topics covered in this online seminar include:
- Overview of Serial Interface Communications
- Benefits and Disadvantages of RS-232 and RS-485 Communications
- Typical RS-232 and RS-485 Applications
- Understanding the Effects of ESD on Interface Communications
 Presenter: Hensen Wong is an Applications Engineer with National Semiconductor's Standard Analog Products Group in Santa Clara, California. |
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