Re: Q: regarding I2C protocols
 

y_p_w@hotmail.com (y_p_w) writes:

>So the question I have for those who have really done this is -
>in the real world, could a master (or series of masters) issue
>a STOP command followed by a START command - all on the same
>SCL high period. The latest I2C spec doesn't explain whether
>or not this could happen.

Anything can happen. Please consider combinations of fast CPUs and
sudden power-loss or reset in _all_ phases of the protocol. Remember
for example the "I2C Edge Conditions" problem.


Wolfgang Denk

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