'''Common Hybrid Interface Protocol System''' (CHIPS) is the definition of a computer network that consistconsists of a mixture of common serial data protocols such as [[RS-232]] and [[RS-485]], or can be even PC keyboard interface communication. CHIPS may also consist of [[BlueToothBluetooth]] and [[Wi-FIFi]] for wireless communication. can be installed on all major hardware platforms.
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CHIPS users arewill, in most cases, be able to integratework with several serial data [[transceiver]] sources at the same time. Such serial data might originate from PC Keyboards, [[CANbus]], RS and wireless communication where all data connects into one or several central CHIPS units andthat communicate over the mixed serial data protocols without interface problems.
Due to thesome mixed baud rates between the connected systems, the compatibility with CHIPS means that some devices will have reduced transfer rates, but CHIPS are primary designed for Lab-, office-, home-, factory- and building automation also used in [[Internet of Things]].
