serial communication
Bit-by-bit data transfer
Serial communication is the process of sending data one bit at a time over a single channel, as opposed to parallel communication, which sends multiple bits simultaneously.
Most modern computer connections use serial protocols: USB, Ethernet, and SATA all transmit data serially.
The term persists from earlier computing, when serial ports connected peripherals like modems and mice: The old printer requires serial communication.
- embedded systemsDedicated computing within devices
- handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
- industrial automationMachine-controlled production systems
- asynchronousNot happening together
- USBDevice connection standard
data bits · modem · console · Ethernet · oscilloscope · bits · baud · protocol · port · clock · Arduino · cable · data · debug · receive · buffer · terminal · wiring
- embedded systemsmicrocontroller, microcontrollers, firmware, embedded systems, bare metal
- industrial controlPLC, control systems, control room, control center, control panels