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Section 12 Serial Communication Interface (SCI)
12.1
Overview
The H8S/2345 Series is equipped with a 2-channel serial communication interface (SCI). Both
channels have the same functions. The SCI can handle both asynchronous and clocked
synchronous serial communication. A function is also provided for serial communication between
processors (multiprocessor communication function).
12.1.1
Features
SCI features are listed below.
Choice of asynchronous or clocked synchronous serial communication mode
Asynchronous mode
Serial data communication executed using asynchronous system in which synchronization
is achieved character by character
Serial data communication can be carried out with standard asynchronous communication
chips such as a Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) or Asynchronous
Communication Interface Adapter (ACIA)
A multiprocessor communication function is provided that enables serial data
communication with a number of processors
Choice of 12 serial data transfer formats
Data length
: 7 or 8 bits
Stop bit length
: 1 or 2 bits
Parity
: Even, odd, or none
Multiprocessor bit
: 1 or 0
Receive error detection : Parity, overrun, and framing errors
Break detection
: Break can be detected by reading the RxD pin level directly in
case of a framing error
Clocked Synchronous mode
Serial data communication synchronized with a clock
Serial data communication can be carried out with other chips that have a synchronous
communication function
One serial data transfer format
Data length
: 8 bits
Receive error detection : Overrun errors detected