you probably want to use conversion h/w that understands 3.3 V.

It is what I use.

On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 5:09 AM, Sean Dekker <sean.dek...@gmx.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I could succesfully write an app for using UART0. The app compiles and
> uploads just fine. But I have a slight proplem or misunderstanding that
> hope you can point me to the right direction:
>
>
> I am running the TelosB on batteries. It provides around 2.8 ~ 2.9 volts.
> I want to connect the UART0 (from 10 pin IDC header) to MAX232N and
> read/write to a PC.
>
> MAX232N Expects +5 volt in idle state, and I think anything over 3.7 volt
> is counted as a high (or low) byte.
>
> My question is, is this the default TTL levels of TelosB (or MSP430). Is
> there any of the shelf component that can help reaching CMOS level using
> the 2.8 volt of batteries?
> Regards,
> Sean.
>
>
>
>
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