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11/20/11 22:03
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#184837 - Never underestimate the value of state machines
Responding to: ???'s previous message
I guess he just feels he will lose control, when the transmit loop is hidden in a library function somewhere.

The biggest issue with using a library-hidden loop for transmission of strings is the memory requirements for very small microcontrollers.

One advantage with having the user code own the send/receive loop is that send/receive can be implemented with state machines, where there isn't a need to store full messages in a buffer. The data can be generated - or processed - byte-by-byte as needed/available.

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UART - byte by byte or library functions?            01/01/70 00:00      
   Nothing magic            01/01/70 00:00      
      One Reason for SiLabs Parts            01/01/70 00:00      
   What's the difference?            01/01/70 00:00      
      Never underestimate the value of state machines            01/01/70 00:00      
         True            01/01/70 00:00      

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