This document describes a simple RS-232 interface circuit that allows a PIC microcontroller to communicate with a PC. The circuit uses two transistors and resistors to convert the PIC's 3.3-5V logic levels to the +/-12V levels required by RS-232, allowing the PIC's transmit and receive pins to connect directly to a PC's serial port. Capacitors are also included to reduce noise.
This document describes a simple RS-232 interface circuit that allows a PIC microcontroller to communicate with a PC. The circuit uses two transistors and resistors to convert the PIC's 3.3-5V logic levels to the +/-12V levels required by RS-232, allowing the PIC's transmit and receive pins to connect directly to a PC's serial port. Capacitors are also included to reduce noise.
This document describes a simple RS-232 interface circuit that allows a PIC microcontroller to communicate with a PC. The circuit uses two transistors and resistors to convert the PIC's 3.3-5V logic levels to the +/-12V levels required by RS-232, allowing the PIC's transmit and receive pins to connect directly to a PC's serial port. Capacitors are also included to reduce noise.