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RS-232 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (2637 words) |
 | In telecommunications, TIA 232 formerly EIA-232, formerly EIA RS-232 (the RS meaning Recommended Standard) and most commonlly known as just RS-232 is a standard for serial binary data interconnection between a DTE (Data terminal equipment) and a DCE (Data communication equipment). |
| While the control lines of the RS 232 interface were originally intended for call setup and takedown, other "handshakes" may be required by one or the other device. |
| Connection of a current-loop device to a compliant RS 232 port requires a level translator; current-loop devices are capable of supplying voltages in excess of the withstand voltage limits of a compliant device. |
| The Crash of United Flight 232 by Capt. Al Haynes (13615 words) |
| UAL 232: Confirm we have no hydraulic fluid, which means we have no elevator control, almost none, and very little aileron control. |
| Sioux City: United 232 heavy, if you can't make the airport, sir, there's an interstate that runs north to south to the east side of the airport, it's a four-lane interstate. |
| UAL 232: We have the runway in sight, and will be with you shortly. |
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