Designing RS-232 Links

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This chapter discusses RS-232 cables, connectors, wiring configurations, and

options for isolating an interface.

 

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An RS-232 interface can be configured as a DTE or DCE. In addition, RS-232

interfaces may use any of a variety of connector types. Adapter modules enable

two interfaces to connect to each other no matter what combination of DTE

and DCE and connector types the interfaces start out with.