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Which MAX3232 IC's for simple UART to RS232 converter?

I am trying make a TTL to RS232 converter. I have designed my PCB for 16 pin SMD sop16 and max3232 CSE+. But when I was buying from a store (store link), I saw other types of max3232. I've bought and ...
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Are TTL to USB converters bi-directional? [closed]

I'm trying to convert 5V TTL signals into USB signals that a PC can read. However, most converters that I'm able to find are defined as USB-TTL converters. Can I convert TTL signals to USB signals ...
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Difference between MAX3430 and ADM483 for TTL-RS485 Converter

I want to use TTL-RS485 Circuit as in the attachment. The circuit is working when I use ADM483 Transceiver for U1. It can provide communication. However the circuit is not working when I use MAX3430 ...
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What is Namur, and how does it work?

I found a TTL converter box custom made many years ago. It says Namur_to_TTL converter on it. What is Namur? I googled but couldn't find a clear explanation.
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rs232-ttl converter problem

I bought this RS232-TTL converter https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/seeed-technology-co-ltd/101990008/1597-1306-ND/5487765 and I'm using this along with an Arduino Mega 2560 I'm feeding the ...
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CP2108 with level converter txb0108 - UART communication TTL and LVTTL

My project uses four different modems (one 3v3 LVTTL(?) and three 5v TTL) for AT communication. Each modem has a UART interface (TTL compatible). For my application, i chose the CP2108 to ...
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USB to TTL converter: why doesn't TX need a voltage selector?

I plan to flash new firmware for a Sonoff ESP8266-based switch. So I need a 3.3v USB to TTL for the programming. I see an inexpensive converter from China which has pinouts for 3.3v TX RX GND 5v ...
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RS232 to TTL converter problem

I have a RS232 to TTL Converter which has 4 pins Vcc, Tx, Rx, GND . I am trying to make a serial communication with my PC. I have a AVR development board and I have tested my program by connecting ...
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2.8V UART to 5V MCU - how?

I'm trying to connect ZTE MG2639 to 5V AVR (or USB<->RS232). This module is using 2.8V at IO. How can I do that? Normal voltage divider? And how to check if communication is OK in Putty? Just type ...
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Converting serial signal (12V-5V) and reading it using Arduino

I'm trying to read some commands from a device that uses non-standard voltage levels for serial communication. It uses 0V for 0 and 12V for 1. For all I know, TTL levels are 0-5V, so if I want to ...
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Need help with a sub-standard RS232

I've built a UART-RS232 converter based on max232 and it works well... but not for what I need :) According to Maxim's datasheet the RS232 side signal voltage should be theoretically +/-10v (5v * 2), ...
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Will a 3V3 rated UART be damaged by applying 5V signals?

If I have a device specified for 3.3V operation and I connect a 5V level TTL signal to it ? Will it's UART ports be damaged or not ? I have a WiFi module and I want to know if its UART ports will ...
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