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==Descriptions==
 
==Descriptions==
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The Rev B RS-232 Cape provides a DB9 RS-232 port for UART0 (the console), UART1, UART2 and UART4.
 
The Rev B RS-232 Cape provides a DB9 RS-232 port for UART0 (the console), UART1, UART2 and UART4.
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==Revision Changes==
 
==Revision Changes==
 
===Revision A1===
 
===Revision A1===
Original RS232 Cape: [http://elinux.org/CircuitCo:RS232_Cape_RevA]
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===Revision B1===
 
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Redesign of the RS232 cape for lower cost and to add console support for the BeagleBone Black.
 
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==Getting Started==
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Follow the instructions posted [http://elinux.org/BBB_RS232_Cape_RevB_Getting_Started here] to start working with your cape.
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==Product Images==
 
==Product Images==
 
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File:RS232_RevB.jpg|MiniDisplay Cape
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Latest revision as of 07:56, 1 August 2017

Descriptions

RS232 Cape

The Rev B RS-232 Cape provides a DB9 RS-232 port for UART0 (the console), UART1, UART2 and UART4.









Revision Changes

Revision A1

DISCONTINUED: RS-232 Cape Rev A Wiki Page

Revision B1

Redesign of the RS232 cape for lower cost and to add console support for the BeagleBone Black.

Software Support & Compatibility

All revisions are compatible with BeagleBone and BeagleBone Black using 3.8 kernel.



Getting Started

Follow the instructions posted here to start working with your cape.



Specifications

Followings are some specifications of the RS232 Cape:

Mechanical Specifications

Size 2.15" x 2.825"
Layers 2
PCB Thickness .062"
RoHS Compliant Yes



Signal Usage

RS232 Cape
Power VDD_3V3EXP
RS232 UART1_TXD
UART1_RXD
UART2_TXD
UART2_RXD
UART4_TXD
UART4_RXD

Distributors

Please visit Where To Buy for a list of distributors who carry BeagleBoardToys' capes.



Product Images



Documentations

RS232 Cape Revision B1