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2.14 Framing Error

Detection

Framing bit error detection is provided for the three asynchronous modes (modes 1, 2

and 3). To enable the framing bit error detection feature, set SMOD0 bit in PCON regis-

ter (see Figure 2-25).

Figure 2-25. Framing Error Block Diagram

When this feature is enabled, the receiver checks each incoming data frame for a valid

stop bit. An invalid stop bit may result from noise on the serial lines or from simultaneous

transmission by two CPUs. If a valid stop bit is not found, the Framing Error bit (FE) in

SCON register (see Table 2-17) bit is set.

Software may examine FE bit after each reception to check for data errors. Once set,

only software or a reset can clear FE bit. Subsequently received frames with valid stop

bits cannot clear FE bit. When FE feature is enabled, RI rises on stop bit instead of the

last data bit (see Figure 2-26 and Figure 2-27).

Figure 2-26. UART Timings in Mode 1

Figure 2-27. UART Timings in Modes 2 and 3

RITIRB8TB8RENSM2SM1SM0/FE

IDLPDGF0GF1POF-

SMOD0

SMOD

To UART framing error control

SM0 to UART mode control (SMOD0 = 0)

Set FE bit if stop bit is 0 (framing error) (SMOD0 = 1)

SCON (98h)

PCON (87h)

Data byte

SMOD0=X

Stop

bit

Start

bit

RXD

D7D6D5D4D3D2D1D0

SMOD0=1

SMOD0=0

Data byte Ninth

bit

Stop

bit

Start

bit

RXD

D8D7D6D5D4D3D2D1D0

SMOD0=1