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From: pepke@gw.scri.fsu.edu (Eric Pepke)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: Serial -> Parallel
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Date: 22 Oct 90 21:06:52 GMT
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For line drivers, you might be able to use a MAX232, which contains its 
own little switching power supply to get the +-12 volts.  You add a couple
of capacitors.  I haven't played with it yet, just seen it in a catalog.

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