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# RS485

**RS-485**, also known as **TIA-485(-A)**, **EIA-485**, is a standard defining the electrical characteristics of drivers and receivers for use in serial communications systems. Electrical signaling is balanced, and multipoint systems are supported.

**Testing Info will be added shortly!!**