Serial Port Complete: COM Ports, USB Virtual COM Ports, and Ports for Embedded Systems (Complete Guides series)

Axelson, Jan

ISBN 10: 193144806X / ISBN 13: 9781931448062

Published by Lakeview Research, 2007

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Title: Serial Port Complete: COM Ports, USB Virtual...

Publisher: Lakeview Research

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

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.

Review:

" A very practical book." -- "Nuts & Volts" on the first edition

" 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

" 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

"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

"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

"About as complete a reference as you'll find on serial communications." --Embedded Systems Programming on the first edition