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10.4 UART Interface
BlueCore4-ROM Plug-n-Go UART interface provides a simple mechanism for communicating with other serial devices
using the RS232 protocol.⁽¹⁾
BlueCore
UART_TX
UART_RX
UART_RTS
UART_CTS
Figure 10.10: Universal Asynchronous Receiver
Four signals are used to implement the UART function, as shown in Figure 10.10. When BlueCore4-ROM Plug-n-Go
is connected to another digital device, UART_RX and UART_TX transfer data between the two devices. The
remaining two signals, UART_CTS and UART_RTS, can be used to implement RS232 hardware flow control where
both are active low indicators. All UART connections are implemented using CMOS technology and have signalling
levels of 0V and VDD_USB.
UART configuration parameters, such as baud rate and packet format, are set using BlueCore4-ROM Plug-n-Go
software.
Note:
In order to communicate with the UART at its maximum data rate using a standard PC, an accelerated serial port
adapter card is required for the PC.
Parameter
Baud Rate
Flow Control
Parity
Number of Stop Bits
Bits per Channel
Minimum
Maximum
Possible Values
1200 baud (≤2%Error)
9600 baud (≤1%Error)
3M baud (≤1%Error)
RTS/CTS or None
None, Odd or Even
1 or 2
8
Table 10.4: Possible UART Settings
(1) _{Uses RS232 protocol, but voltage levels are 0V to VDD_USB (requires external RS232 transceiver chip).}
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