Description
- Atlas Scientific 8:1 Serial Port Expander
- Expands a single serial port to eight
- Supports baud rate up to 1M
- Compatible with Arduino and Raspberry Pi
- Operates on 3.3V to 5.0V power
- Compact and efficient design
The Atlas Scientific 8:1 Serial Port Expander is engineered to assist embedded systems engineers in augmenting the number of UART serial ports available to a microcontroller. This device facilitates the expansion of a single serial port into eight serial ports, making it compatible with devices such as Arduino Uno and Raspberry Pi.
View moreWhat’s Included
- 1x Atlas Scientific 8:1 Serial Port Expander
Dimensions
- Overall dimensions: 23.8 x 31.5 mm (0.9 x 1.24″)
Links
PDF Files
- Atlas Scientific 8:1 Serial Port Expander – Datasheet
- Atlas Scientific 8:1 Serial Port Expander – Arduino UNO Code
- Atlas Scientific 8:1 Serial Port Expander – Arduino Mega Code
ZIP File
- Atlas Scientific 8:1 Serial Port Expander – CAD Footprint
Specifications
- Maximum baud rate: 1M baud
- Power: 3.3V to 5.0V
- Power consumption: 5V = 3mA, 3.3V = 0.8mA
- Storage temperature: Minimum -65 C, Maximum 150 C
- Operational temperature: Minimum -40 C, Typical 25 C, Maximum 85 C
- VCC: Minimum 3.3V, Typical 5V, Maximum 5.5V
- Utilizes 3 GPIO pins for operation
- Onboard LEDs cannot be disabled
- Comprises a control section and an output section
- Output section includes eight output ports labeled P1 P8, each with RX and TX pins
- Control section contains VCC, RX, TX, S1, S2, S3, EN, and GND pins
- S1, S2, S3 are control switches for signal routing
- EN pin can be left floating if unused
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