PIC24FJ16MC101_12 Datasheet, PDF (186/350 Pages) Microchip Technology – 16-bit Microcontrollers (up to 32 KB Flash and 2 KB SRAM)

PIC24FJ16MC101/102 AND PIC24FJ32MC101/102/104
18.1 UART Helpful Tips
1. In multi-node direct-connect UART networks,
UART receive inputs react to the
complementary logic level defined by the
URXINV bit (UxMODE<4>), which defines the
idle state, the default of which is logic high, (i.e.,
URXINV = 0). Because remote devices do not
initialize at the same time, it is likely that one of
the devices, because the RX line is floating, will
trigger a start bit detection and will cause the
first byte received after the device has been ini-
tialized to be invalid. To avoid this situation, the
user should use a pull-up or pull-down resistor
on the RX pin depending on the value of the
URXINV bit.
a) If URXINV = 0, use a pull-up resistor on the
RX pin.
b) If URXINV = 1, use a pull-down resistor on
the RX pin.
2. The first character received on a wake-up from
Sleep mode caused by activity on the UxRX pin
of the UART module will be invalid. In Sleep
mode, peripheral clocks are disabled. By the
time the oscillator system has restarted and
stabilized from Sleep mode, the baud rate bit
sampling clock relative to the incoming UxRX bit
timing is no longer synchronized, resulting in the
first character being invalid. This is to be
expected.
18.2 UART Resources
Many useful resources are provided on the main prod-
uct page of the Microchip web site for the devices listed
in this data sheet. This product page, which can be
accessed using this link, contains the latest updates
and additional information.
Note:
In the event you are not able to access
the product page using the link above,
enter this URL in your browser:
http://www.microchip.com/wwwproducts/
Devices.aspx?dDocName=en554339
18.2.1 KEY RESOURCES
• Section 21. “UART” (DS39708)
• Code Samples
• Application Notes
• Software Libraries
• Webinars
• All related PIC24F Family Reference Manual
sections
• Development Tools
DS39997C-page 186
Preliminary
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