Cirkit serial interface

The Cirkit serial link was used for the Cirkit Prestel link

Reportedly, it did "flourish", but almost nothing else is known.

• Some information fragments are here: Cirkit.

Technical

• I/O ports are unknown...?
• Chipset: uses 8251 UART (according to the advert)
• Note - Cirkit reportedly also made a "Twin-port" serial interface (which probably used other chipset)

Pictures

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  Circuit board, etc.

Downloads

• None such...?

Specs (from advert)

• Plugs into Disk Drive, through Bus Connector for Disk Drives and other peripherals.
• Can be used to interface to other RS232 devices, such as Modems, Plotters and Printers.
• Baud rates supported 75/1200, 1200/1200 and 300/300
• INPUTS:- Data, one handshake - RS232 compatible
• OUTPUTS:- Data, one handshake - +5 volt positive going Works with all TTL level inputs and most RS232 devices.
• All interface features are software addressable, uses 8251 UART.
• Supplied with full RSX drivers, which may be used in your own programs.
• Not directly compatible with Amstrad CPM.
• Extensive documentation about interface and RSX's supplied on cassette.