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Wait, so the reason 115200 baud is a common bit rate for UART is because its a multiple of 9600 (x12

Saved Nov 13, 2025

Wait, so the reason 115200 baud is a common bit rate for UART is because its a multiple of 9600 (x12=115200). And 9600 baud was commonly used because its 32*300 baud. And 300 baud was used because its the lowest common denominator of 50Hz and 60Hz. And that was used https://t.co/WFqdc1sX4X