1.1 What is RS-485?

By the end of the video, viewers should be able to be explain what the RS-485 standard is, understand why RS-485 may be chosen for transmission line communication, and be able to provide details about the key points of the RS-485 standard. Topics in this video include half duplex networks, full duplex networks, RS-485 driver characteristics, differential receivers, receiver hysteresis, and unit loads.