Understanding UART, TTL, RS232, RS422, RS485, CAN, and USB

Understanding UART, TTL, RS232, RS422, RS485, CAN, and USB

UART, I2C, RS485… Although these communication methods are commonly used, their explanations can be ambiguous. I felt it necessary to organize them to consolidate and distinguish the concepts. The article is a bit lengthy, so I suggest saving it for future reference when needed. UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter The UART port refers to a physical … Read more

Overview of Common Bus Types

Overview of Common Bus Types

Before discussing buses, we should first understand what a bus is. According to Baidu, the complete definition is: a bus is a common communication trunk for transmitting information between various functional components of a computer. It is a transmission line bundle composed of wires, categorized according to the type of information transmitted by the computer. … Read more

Understanding Photonic Sensors in Our World

Understanding Photonic Sensors in Our World

Photonic sensors are known for their fast response times, enabling non-contact measurements with high accuracy, high resolution, and good reliability. Additionally, photonic sensors are compact, lightweight, energy-efficient, and easy to integrate, making them one of the most widely produced and applied sensors today. They are extensively used in various fields including military, aerospace, communications, smart … Read more