Serial communication is the most basic communication method faced by electronic engineers, with RS-232 being the simplest form. However, many beginners often struggle to understand the relationship and differences between UART, RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485. This article will discuss these concepts to help clarify their relationships. Communication issues, like traffic problems, also have various scenarios … Read more
In RS485 communication systems, the choice of grounding method is crucial, directly affecting the system’s stability and anti-interference capability. Therefore, engineers need to choose the grounding method reasonably based on project requirements. Below we will discuss which grounding is suitable for the RS485 bus. 1. Single Point Reliable Grounding There can only be one grounding … Read more
The RS485 bus has advantages such as simple structure, long communication distance, fast communication speed, and low cost. It is widely used in industrial communication, power monitoring, instrumentation, and other industries. Due to the harsh industrial control environment, more interference coupling can occur in communication lines, affecting the reliability of the RS485 bus, and even … Read more
1 Introduction In 1983, the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) approved a new balanced transmission standard known as RS-485. Investigations reveal that RS-485 is highly acclaimed and has been widely applied in industrial, medical, and consumer products, becoming the dominant specification for industrial interfaces. This application report provides design guidelines for engineers who are unfamiliar with … Read more
The RS485 interface consists of a half-duplex network, typically using a two-wire system, often employing shielded twisted pair cables for transmission. This wiring method allows a maximum of 32 nodes to be connected on the same bus in a bus topology. Initially, data was output as an analog signal for simple process quantities, and later, … Read more
In engineering, the RS485 control line is often mentioned. What exactly is it? Today, let’s discuss the applications related to RS485. By delving deeper into RS485, you will find that there is indeed a lot of knowledge involved. We will choose some common issues that need to be considered in weak current systems for everyone’s … Read more
1. Introduction USB, as a new interconnection protocol for PCs, makes the connection between peripherals and computers more efficient and convenient. This interface is suitable for various devices, not only featuring fast speed, plug-and-play, and support for hot-swapping, but also allowing up to 127 devices to connect simultaneously, solving issues such as resource conflicts, interrupt … Read more
Over 70,000 friends have followed this industrial control WeChat platform:Technical sharing,Learning exchange,Industrial control videos As industrial control professionals, it is essential for us to understand these concepts, which greatly assist in programming and data communication. RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 are all serial data interface standards, initially formulated and published by the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA): … Read more
Differences Between TTL and RS232 Levels What are TTL levels, CMOS levels, and RS232 levels? What are their differences? Generally speaking, CMOS levels have a higher noise tolerance than TTL levels. (1) TTL Level Standards Output L: <0.8V; H: >2.4V. Input L: <1.2V; H: >2.0V The output low level of TTL devices must be less … Read more
Typically, we use serial ports for direct broadcasting and switching control of video servers, recorders, and switchboards, mainly utilizing RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 interfaces. Below we will discuss the serial port interface standards, usage, and external plugins and cables. The RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 standards only specify the electrical characteristics of the interfaces, without involving … Read more