Like
it or not, RS-232 is here to stay. This application note discusses what RS-232
is, the short-comings of RS-232, why RS-232 was defined as it is, and how to "engineer"
a robust data communications solution with RS-232. While AN001 concentrates on
grounding issue, AN007 broadens the discussion to cover wiring, cable, surge protections
and issues beyond just grounding problems.