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=== Standard Interfaces ===
 
=== Standard Interfaces ===
  
Interfaces compatible with Amstrad's official serial interface:
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Interfaces using same chipset and I/O ports as Amstrad's official serial interface:
 
* [[Amstrad Serial Interface]] ([[Amstrad]])
 
* [[Amstrad Serial Interface]] ([[Amstrad]])
 
* [[Panda Electronics Communications Interface Unit]] (dual RS232 plus 8bit printer port) (Panda Electronics Ltd)
 
* [[Panda Electronics Communications Interface Unit]] (dual RS232 plus 8bit printer port) (Panda Electronics Ltd)
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=== Non-Standard Interfaces ===
 
=== Non-Standard Interfaces ===
  
Interfaces that use non-standard chipsets and/or non-standard I/O ports:
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Interfaces that other chipset or other I/O ports as than Amstrad's official interface:
 
* [[Aleste 520EX]] (a CPC clone with built-in RS232, intended for serial mouse)
 
* [[Aleste 520EX]] (a CPC clone with built-in RS232, intended for serial mouse)
 
* [[AMSSIO]] (RS232 interface) (DIY)
 
* [[AMSSIO]] (RS232 interface) (DIY)
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=== Unidentified Interfaces ===
 
=== Unidentified Interfaces ===
  
Interfaces where I/O ports and/or chipset are unkown:
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Interfaces where I/O ports and/or chipset are unknown:
 
* Cirkit twin-port serial interface (resold by [[Microstyle]])
 
* Cirkit twin-port serial interface (resold by [[Microstyle]])
 
* [[Data Media Disc System]] (disc drive with built-in RS232 interface) ([[Data Media]])
 
* [[Data Media Disc System]] (disc drive with built-in RS232 interface) ([[Data Media]])

Revision as of 15:17, 9 August 2010

In telecommunications, RS-232 is a standard for serial binary data interconnection between a DTE (Data terminal equipment) and a DCE (Data communication equipment). It is commonly used in computer serial ports. RS is an abbreviation for "Recommended Standard".

RS232 Peripherals for the CPC

Standard Interfaces

Interfaces using same chipset and I/O ports as Amstrad's official serial interface:

Non-Standard Interfaces

Interfaces that other chipset or other I/O ports as than Amstrad's official interface:

Unidentified Interfaces

Interfaces where I/O ports and/or chipset are unknown:

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