The serial RS-232 interface supports full-duplex communication which means the data can be both sent and received at the same time as they use separate transmission lines. When entering Sleep or Deep sleep RS-232 will be powered off.
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The serial RS-232 interface supports full-duplex communication which means the data can be both sent and received at the same time as they use separate transmission lines.
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Where serial RS-485 interface supports only half-duplex communication, which means data is transferred only one way at a time. When activated RS-485 driver chip draws constant 30mA current when entering Sleep or Deep sleep RS-485 will be powered off.
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Where serial RS-485 interface supports only half-duplex communication, which means data is transferred only one way at a time.