The i2c bus
The i2c protocol enables us to port a master component (usually the microprocessor) and several slave devices. Several masters can share the same bus, and the same component can send slave status to the master or vice versa. However, communication takes place only between the master and one slave. Note also that the master can send a command to all slaves simultaneously (such as a sleep or reset request).
At the electrical level, the protocol uses signals alternating between high and low levels; the most common value pairs are (0, 5V) and (0, 3.3V). The SCL clock signal is generated by the master. The serial data (SDA) data signal is set high or low by the master or slave, according to the communication phase. Throughout the duration ...
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