Serial Peripheral Interface

The Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) is a synchronous serial communication interface specification used to send data between microcontrollers and small peripherals. Coursera's SPI catalogue teaches you about the principles and applications of this communication protocol commonly used in embedded systems. You'll learn about the SPI data transfer method, how to set up SPI communication between two devices, and the role of master and slave devices in SPI. Additionally, you'll gain understanding of crucial concepts like clock polarity and phase, data transmission rates, and chip select techniques that allow effective communication with multiple devices. By the end of your study, you'll be able to implement SPI in various applications such as interfacing with sensors, memory devices, and digital signal processors.