CMU232 Serial Smart Switch
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    Overview 

    CMU232 is a new low-cost, low-power serial smart switch for serial data communications. It is intended for use by hobbyists to control multiple devices that use the RS232 protocol while only using one serial line. It essentially acts as a multiplexer for serial data, switching between three possible slave devices.

    However, that's not all it can do! Its list of capabilities includes:

    - RS232 Line Booster
    - Baud Rate Converter
    - TTLto RS232 Logic Converter
    - Null Modem on Each Port
    - 4 high resolution general purpose servo outputs and connectors, with selectable internal/external power source
    - 50mhz SX Processor
    - Serial Smart Switch
    - Merge Mode
    - 128k EEPROM
    - Configurable status LEDs

      How do I build one? 

    There are pictures of the schematics and layout available on the webpage now. More will be available very soon!

 


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