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Networking and servers • Which is the best method for serial communication SPI or I2C?

The choice between SPI and I2C for serial communication depends on the specific requirements of the system you are designing.

SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) is a synchronous, full-duplex communication protocol that supports high data rates and is often used for short-distance communication between microcontrollers and peripheral devices. It requires more pins than I2C but can achieve faster transfer speeds due to its higher clock rate.

I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) is a synchronous, half-duplex communication protocol that uses a shared bus topology and supports multiple devices connected to the same bus. It is often used for communication between integrated circuits, sensors, and other low-speed peripherals. It requires fewer pins than SPI but has a lower maximum data rate.Therefore, if you need faster communication and have enough pins available, it’s better to use SPI. If you need to connect multiple devices to the same bus and don’t require high speed, I2C would be a better option.

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Statistics: Posted by BluetoothBeacon — Thu May 30, 2024 3:24 am



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