UART
UART
2 Reception
• The receiver monitors the data line for a start bit.
• Once the start bit is detected, the receiver samples
the data line to capture the data bits.
• The receiver checks for a stop bit to verify the end of
the data frame.
UART Data Format
Start/Stop Bits Parity Bit Data Length
UART data frames begin with a An optional parity bit can be UART supports data frames of 5 to
start bit and end with one or more included to provide basic error 9 bits, allowing flexibility to
stop bits, which allow the receiver detection, ensuring the data is transmit different sized data
to synchronize with the incoming received correctly. payloads.
data stream.
UART Configuration
Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Bit Stop Bits
The speed at which data The number of data bits An optional parity bit can 1 or more stop bits signal
is transmitted and per character. be enabled to provide the end of the data
received. basic error detection, frame, allowing the
helping ensure data receiver to synchronize
integrity during UART with the next
transmission. transmission. Using the
correct stop bit setting is
crucial.
UART Applications
Wide Application
UART is ubiquitous in embedded systems, industrial automation,
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automotive electronics, and consumer devices due to its simplicity
and widespread adoption.
Versatile
3 UART is a versatile and widely used communication
protocol.
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