Serial Framework

The Serial Framework is a Software Development Kit (SDK) that simplifies serial port communication (COM, UART, RS232) for developers on Windows and macOS. Streamline your interaction with modems, barcode scanners, IoT devices, and other serial equipment with our robust and easy-to-use API. While it is a part of the Wireless Communication Library, the Serial Framework is designed to be a fully functional, standalone serial library. Note: Native macOS support is available starting from version 8.0.0.0. The Serial Framework is available in three editions:

	.NET Edition is a .NET assembly written in C# that can be used with Microsoft .NET, Mono, Python, and Unity. The Serial Framework .NET Edition supports Windows and macOS platforms.
	C++ Edition is a static C++ library written in C++ and can be used with Microsoft Visual Studio or other compatible compilers.
	VCL Edition is a collection of VCL classes written in Delphi that can be used with Embarcadero RAD Studio (Delphi and CBuilder) and Lazarus/FreePascal. The Serial Framework VCL Edition supports Windows and macOS platforms.

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The Serial Framework offers advantages over some basic or built-in serial communication libraries primarily through its robustness, cross-platform compatibility, and simplified, high-level API for complex tasks.

Cross-Platform Compatibility: The .NET and VCL Editions of the framework provide a uniform API for both Windows and macOS, which saves significant development time and effort compared to writing separate, low-level code for each operating system's native serial port APIs.

Simplified API (SDK): It presents a robust and easy-to-use Software Development Kit (SDK) that abstracts the low-level details and complexities of serial communication (such as handling different operating system's APIs or managing specific pin states like Request to Send (RTS) and Clear to Send (CTS)).

Built-in Asynchronous I/O Handling: Basic serial communication libraries often struggle with asynchronous input/output (I/O), leading to performance issues or increased code complexity. The Serial Framework handles these complexities, often using internal threads or overlapped operations, which prevents the application's main thread (especially in GUI applications) from blocking, ensuring a responsive user interface.

Reliability and Testing: As a commercial product used in several applications, the framework has been tested by multiple users, leading to the resolution of many bugs that might still be present in custom-written or less-maintained open-source alternatives.

Faster Development Cycle: By providing a ready-made, comprehensive solution, it allows developers to focus on the application logic rather than the minutiae of serial communication protocols, leading to a faster time to market.

Integration with Modems and IoT Devices: The framework is specifically designed to streamline interaction with various standard serial equipment, such as modems, barcode scanners, and IoT devices, potentially offering specific features or protocol implementations that generic libraries lack.

Demo version limitations

• The "Unregistered version" warning dialog appears when you start an application that uses the Bluetooth Framework.
• You cannot use the demo version for developing free or commercial applications.
• You cannot use the demo version for developing applications for your own needs.
• The demo version is for trial use only.

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