8XC251SA, SB, SP, SQ USER’S MANUAL

Table 10-2. Serial Port Special Function Registers

Mnemonic

Description

Address

 

 

 

SBUF

Serial Buffer. Two separate registers comprise the SBUF register. Writing

99H

 

to SBUF loads the transmit buffer; reading SBUF accesses the receive

 

 

buffer.

 

 

 

 

SCON

Serial Port Control. Selects the serial port operating mode. SCON enables

98H

 

and disables the receiver, framing bit error detection, multiprocessor

 

 

communication, automatic address recognition, and the serial port interrupt

 

 

bits.

 

 

 

 

SADDR

Serial Address. Defines the individual address for a slave device.

A8H

 

 

 

SADEN

Serial Address Enable. Specifies the mask byte that is used to define the

B8H

 

given address for a slave device.

 

 

 

 

IB Bus

Write SBUF

Read SBUF

 

TXD

RXD

RI

SBUF

(Transmit)

Mode 0

Transmit

TI

SBUF

(Receive)

Load SBUF

Receive

Shift Register

Interrupt

Request

Serial I/O

SCON

Control

 

 

 

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Figure 10-1. Serial Port Block Diagram

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Embedded Microcontroller, 8XC251SP, 8XC251SA, 8XC251SQ, 8XC251SB specifications

The Intel 8XC251 series of embedded microcontrollers is a family of versatile and powerful devices, designed to meet the demands of a wide range of applications. With models such as the 8XC251SB, 8XC251SQ, 8XC251SA, and 8XC251SP, this series offers unique features while maintaining a high level of performance and reliability.

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Overall, the Intel 8XC251SB, 8XC251SQ, 8XC251SA, and 8XC251SP deliver high performance, versatility, and ease of use, making them a preferred choice for embedded system designers looking to develop efficient and effective solutions.
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