The serial device provides a hardware-independent interface to the Amiga's built-in RS-232C compatible serial port. Serial ports have a wide range of uses, including communication with modems, printers, MIDI devices, and other computers. The same device interface can be used for additional "byte stream oriented devices" - usually more serial ports. The serial device is based on the conventions of Exec device I/O, with extensions for parameter setting and control. Serial Device Characteristics ----------------------------- MODES Exclusive Shared Access BAUD RATES 110-292,000 HANDSHAKING Three-Wire Seven-Wire Serial Device Commands and Functions Device Interface A Simple Serial Port Example Alternative Modes for Serial Input or Output Setting Serial Parameters (SDCMD_SETPARAMS) Querying the Serial Device Sending the Break Command Error Codes from the Serial Device Multiple Serial Port Support Taking Over the Hardware Advanced Example of Serial Device Usage Additional Information on the Serial Device