Serial Communication Interface (S12SCIV5)
8-Bit Data Format
(Bit M in SCICR1 Clear)
Possible
Parity
Bit
Next
Start
Bit
Start
Bit
Standard
SCI Data
STOP
Bit
Bit 0
Bit 1
Bit 2
Bit 3
Bit 4
Bit 5
Bit 6
Bit 7
Infrared
SCI Data
9-Bit Data Format
(Bit M in SCICR1 Set)
POSSIBLE
PARITY
Bit
NEXT
START
Bit
Start
Bit
Standard
SCI Data
Bit 0
Bit 1
Bit 2
Bit 3
Bit 4
Bit 5
Bit 6
Bit 7
Bit 8
STOP
Bit
Infrared
SCI Data
Figure 11-15. SCI Data Formats
Each data character is contained in a frame that includes a start bit, eight or nine data bits, and a stop bit.
Clearing the M bit in SCI control register 1 configures the SCI for 8-bit data characters. A frame with eight
data bits has a total of 10 bits. Setting the M bit configures the SCI for nine-bit data characters. A frame
with nine data bits has a total of 11 bits.
Table 11-14. Example of 8-Bit Data Formats
Start
Bit
Data
Bits
Address
Bits
Parity
Bits
Stop
Bit
1
1
1
8
7
7
0
0
1(1)
0
1
0
1
1
1
1. The address bit identifies the frame as an address
character. See Section 11.4.6.6, “Receiver Wakeup”.
When the SCI is configured for 9-bit data characters, the ninth data bit is the T8 bit in SCI data register
high (SCIDRH). It remains unchanged after transmission and can be used repeatedly without rewriting it.
A frame with nine data bits has a total of 11 bits.
Table 11-15. Example of 9-Bit Data Formats
Start
Bit
Data
Bits
Address
Bits
Parity
Bits
Stop
Bit
1
1
1
9
8
8
0
0
1(1)
0
1
0
1
1
1
1. The address bit identifies the frame as an address
character. See Section 11.4.6.6, “Receiver Wakeup”.
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