Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Jan Axelson
Publisher: Lakeview Research, U.S.
Imprint: Lakeview Research, U.S.
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.581kg
ISBN: 9781931448062
ISBN 10: 193144806
Pages: 380
Publication Date: 01 December 2007
Audience:
General/trade
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Despite the book's detailed technical content, its style is clear. -- EDN on the first edition If you plan to use a serial port in any sort of application, buy this book. -- Test & Measurement World on the first edition A very practical book. -- Nuts & Volts on the first edition About as complete a reference as you' ll find on serial communications. -- Embedded Systems Programming on the first edition Despite the book's detailed technical content, its style is clear. -- EDN on the first edition A very practical book. -- Nuts & Volts on the first edition A very practical book. - Nuts & Volts on the first edition It's not just the how, it's the why that's explained. The emphasis of the book is on doing something useful. --TechBookReport.com A very practical book. --Nuts & Volts on the first edition About as complete a reference as you'll find on serial communications. --Embedded Systems Programming on the first edition If you've ever looked for serial port examples online, you've probably become very frustrated. . . . The examples here won't frustrate you. --About.com: Visual Basic As complete a reference as you'll find on serial communications using RS-232 and RS-485. --The Embedded Muse If you plan to use a serial port in any sort of application, buy this book. --Test & Measurement World on the first edition Whether your interest is hardware or software and whether you work with PCs, embedded systems, or both, you'll find useful guidance in this book. --EDN
Despite the book's detailed technical content, its style is clear. -- EDN on the first edition A very practical book. -- Nuts & Volts on the first edition About as complete a reference as you' ll find on serial communications. -- Embedded Systems Programming on the first edition If you plan to use a serial port in any sort of application, buy this book. -- Test & Measurement World on the first edition Despite the book's detailed technical content, its style is clear. -- EDN on the first edition A very practical book. -- Nuts & Volts on the first edition A very practical book. - Nuts & Volts on the first edition It's not just the how, it's the why that's explained. The emphasis of the book is on doing something useful. --TechBookReport.com About as complete a reference as you'll find on serial communications. --Embedded Systems Programming on the first edition As complete a reference as you'll find on serial communications using RS-232 and RS-485. --The Embedded Muse If you plan to use a serial port in any sort of application, buy this book. --Test & Measurement World on the first edition A very practical book. --Nuts & Volts on the first edition Whether your interest is hardware or software and whether you work with PCs, embedded systems, or both, you'll find useful guidance in this book. --EDN If you've ever looked for serial port examples online, you've probably become very frustrated. . . . The examples here won't frustrate you. --About.com: Visual Basic
Despite the book's detailed technical content, its style is clear. -- EDN on the first edition About as complete a reference as you' ll find on serial communications. -- Embedded Systems Programming on the first edition A very practical book. -- Nuts & Volts on the first edition If you plan to use a serial port in any sort of application, buy this book. -- Test & Measurement World on the first edition Despite the book's detailed technical content, its style is clear. -- EDN on the first edition A very practical book. -- Nuts & Volts on the first edition A very practical book. - Nuts & Volts on the first edition As complete a reference as you'll find on serial communications using RS-232 and RS-485. --The Embedded Muse It's not just the how, it's the why that's explained. The emphasis of the book is on doing something useful. --TechBookReport.com If you plan to use a serial port in any sort of application, buy this book. --Test & Measurement World on the first edition A very practical book. --Nuts & Volts on the first edition If you've ever looked for serial port examples online, you've probably become very frustrated. . . . The examples here won't frustrate you. --About.com: Visual Basic About as complete a reference as you'll find on serial communications. --Embedded Systems Programming on the first edition Whether your interest is hardware or software and whether you work with PCs, embedded systems, or both, you'll find useful guidance in this book. --EDN
If you've ever looked for serial port examples online, you've probably become very frustrated. . . . The examples here won't frustrate you. --About.com: Visual Basic
Author Information
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.
