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

By: Axelson, Jan.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Madison, WI : Lakeview Research, c2007Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xx, 380 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9781931448062; 193144806X .Subject(s): Ports (Electronic computer system) | Computer interfaces -- Standards -- United States | Parallel programming (Computer science) | USB (Computer bus) | Embedded computer systems | COM (Computer architecture)DDC classification: 004.62
Contents:
Options and Choices -- Formats and Protocols -- COM Ports on PCs -- Inside RS-232 -- Designing RS-232 links -- Inside RS-485 -- Designing RS-485 Links and Networks -- Going Wireless -- Using NET's SerialPort Class -- Managing Ports and Transfers in .NET -- Ports for Embedded Systems -- Network Programming -- An RS-485 Network -- Inside USB -- Using Special-function USB Controllers -- Using Generic USB Controllers.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 004.62 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00116838
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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.

Includes index.

Options and Choices -- Formats and Protocols -- COM Ports on PCs -- Inside RS-232 -- Designing RS-232 links -- Inside RS-485 -- Designing RS-485 Links and Networks -- Going Wireless -- Using NET's SerialPort Class -- Managing Ports and Transfers in .NET -- Ports for Embedded Systems -- Network Programming -- An RS-485 Network -- Inside USB -- Using Special-function USB Controllers -- Using Generic USB Controllers.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • 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

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Jan Axelson is the author of six books, including USB Mass Storage and the Complete Guides series. Jan's articles have appeared in Circuit Cellar, Embedded Systems Programming , Nuts & Volts , and other publications. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin.