UART

Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter — a serial communication protocol that transmits data asynchronously byte-by-byte at a negotiated baud rate. UART is the simplest serial interface and is ubiquitous in robotics microcontrollers for: GPS receivers, radio modems, motor controllers, and debug consoles. Common baud rates: 9600 to 921600 bps.

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