RS-232
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What is RS-232?
RS-232 is a standard for serial communication transmission of data. It defines the electrical signaling, timing, signal levels, and protocols for serial data exchange. It is commonly used for connecting computers and peripheral devices such as printers, modems, and mice.
What other technologies are related to RS-232?
RS-232 Competitor Technologies
RS-485
RS-485 is a serial communication standard that is similar to RS-232 but supports multiple devices on a single bus and longer distances, making it a competitor in some applications.
RS-422
RS-422 is another serial communication standard similar to RS-232, but designed for longer distances and higher speeds, making it a competitor in some applications.
HSSB
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High-Speed Serial Bus is a high-speed interface that could replace RS-232.
GPIB
GPIB (IEEE-488) is a parallel interface bus used for connecting instruments. Although parallel, it serves a similar purpose to RS-232 in instrument control.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a ubiquitous serial communication standard that has largely replaced RS-232 for connecting peripherals to computers.
MIL-STD-1553
MIL-STD-1553 is a military standard for serial data communication bus, used in avionics and other critical systems. RS-232 might be used for some avionics applications, so they may be a competitor.
Ethernet
Ethernet is a widely used networking technology that is a competitor to RS-232 in applications where network connectivity is required.
CAN
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a robust serial communication protocol commonly used in automotive and industrial applications. Can be a competitor to RS-232 in industrial applications.
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RS-232 Complementary Technologies
Modbus
Modbus is a serial communication protocol often used with RS-232 for industrial automation.
UART
UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) is a hardware interface often used to implement RS-232 communication.
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Which job functions commonly mention RS-232?
Firmware Engineer
0.9% of all Firmware Engineer jobs mention RS-232
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Embedded Engineer
0.8% of all Embedded Engineer jobs mention RS-232
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Electrical Engineer
0.2% of all Electrical Engineer jobs mention RS-232
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Engineer
4076 Engineer jobs mention RS-232
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Engineering & R&D
4085 Engineering & R&D jobs mention RS-232
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