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Module 5: External Communication Interface

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Which pin of RS232 connector is used for Transmit Data (TXD)?
(i) Pin 2
(ii) Pin 1
(iii) Pin 4
(iv) Pin 3

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Answer: (iv) Pin 3

Explanation: On 9-pin DB9 RS232, Pin 3 = TXD (Transmit Data), Pin 2 = RXD (Receive Data), Pin 5 = GND. On 25-pin DB25, Pin 2 = TXD. For this question's DB9-focused syllabus, TXD is Pin 3 (as per option list: 2 vs 3). The more common textbook answer for 9-pin connector: Pin 3 is TXD.

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