Practice Common Serial Communication Protocols (conceptual Overview) (4.2.3) - Interfacing with Essential Peripherals
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Common Serial Communication Protocols (Conceptual Overview)

Practice - Common Serial Communication Protocols (Conceptual Overview)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does RS-232 stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the standards for serial communication.

Question 2 Easy

Mention one application of the SPI protocol.

💡 Hint: Consider where quick data transfers are essential.

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Question 1

What type of communication does RS-232 use?

Synchronous
Asynchronous
Half Duplex

💡 Hint: Remember how RS-232 frames data.

Question 2

True or False: SPI uses start and stop bits.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what makes SPI differ from other protocols.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Compare and contrast the characteristics of RS-232 and I2C. What situational factors might lead one to choose one over the other?

💡 Hint: Consider practical uses in modern applications versus legacy systems.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a system using both SPI and I2C to interface various sensors and controls. Describe the interactions.

💡 Hint: Think about which protocol fits best with the data rate requirements of each device.

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