The RS-232 : solution

The aim of this is to teach the reader how to interface any two RS-232 devices without the aid of documentation or expensive tools. This edition brings new material on the IBM AT and the Apple Macintosh, as well as an updated bibliography. Only a rudimentary knowledge of electronics required. Cover Contents Introduction Part I 1 - The Interface 2 - Interfacing Basics 3 - The UART - Elves in the Basement 4 - Tricks and Flips - Coping with the Real World 5 - Logic Levels 6 - The Interfacer's Toolkit Part II 7 - SB80/ADDS - Case Study 1 8 - N*/OKI - Case Study 2 9 - Kaypro/Epson - Case Study 3 10 - Osborne/Votrax - Case Study 4 11 - IBM/NEC - Case Study 5 12 - Interfacing Modems 13 - Tools of the Trade Bibliography Index