27. Serial Devices
Since 1969, the RS-232C serial interface standard has provided a way for devices of many types and from many manufacturers to communicate. It is the one computer interface standard that has remained virtually untouched across its almost 40-year history, and it is still in use today.
Serial ports are used with a variety of devices, including printers, terminals, and other computers. They’re also found on a lot of custom-made, hobbyist, and lowvolume equipment (media changers, temperature sensors, GPS receivers, even sewing machines). A serial device can be attached to the system either directly (with a cable) or through ...
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