Encoder, Decoder
The encoder gets its information from one or multiple signal sources and the decoder relays this information to the output in a format chosen by the user.
Advantages of the software-based solution
- Only one IC saves costs, space and current drain.
- Compact design, less connections and parts
- Full control over the protocol, maximum flexibility.
- Proprietary system minimizes conflicts with other systems.
- Easily upgradeable later on
Features
- Coding in Manchester (bi phase) format
- Data rate standard 1kbit/s, max. 10kbit/s with 4MHz cycle by the encoder
- Check sum EXOR or CRC16
- Predefined software timer, usable for timeouts
- Predefined software state-machines, proven code, used in may applications yet
- Well documented source code
- Usable for the whole microchip family PIC 12CXXX, PIC 16C5X, PIC 16C6X, PIC 16C6XX