Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 004 EAN: 9781931448062 ISBN: 193144806X Label: Lakeview Research Manufacturer: Lakeview Research Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 380 Publication Date: December 01, 2007 Publisher: Lakeview Research Sales Rank: 37983 Studio: Lakeview Research
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.
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Rating: - Good Book for Serial Port users
I was having trouble using the serialport in .NET. I trying searching the internet but still couldn't get it. I purchased this book and instant success. I highly recommend this book.
Rating: - Another Home Run for Jan Axelson
Jan Axelson is one of the best technical writers I've ever read. Her books are always clear and to the point. The second edition of her venerable Serial Port Complete brings that excellent book into the 21st century with expanded coverage on using USB for a virtual serial port. This allows folks with legacy RS232 systems to use them on PCs that only have a USB port. Many folks find using a virtual serial port device such as the FTDI FT232R to be an easier way to communicate with embedded systems ... Read More
Rating: - Basic book but good one
It was the perfect book for me about the serial protocols, as usb, serial, rf, etc.
I recomend this book
Rating: - Good Intro Book
Serial communiations books are getting harder to find. I was looking for some specific information on Virtual Comm Ports. This book had a useful chapter for me.
These are tough books to write - going too deaply loses the mass audience. And too shallow loses the techies. This book had a balance. I would have liked more references to other material.
Worth the purchase and time to read.
Rating: - Jan Has It Covered!
If you work with or need to work with RS-232, USB or RS-485, this book is a must-have reference. The subject matter of this book is heavy on the embedded side of serial communications as Jan covers .NET serial programming and explains how to completely configure a serial port on a microcontroller. Jan then goes on to tell you how to bring up an RS-485 network. Leaving no stone unturned, Jan explains how to design and deploy an embedded RS-232 network.
- Good Book for Serial Port users
- Another Home Run for Jan Axelson
