Herbert Graf wrote:

>> If not RS-232 why not count on IRDA instead. From PC side IRDA looks
>> like the same COM port, I beleive. From PIC side simply add some MCHP
>> IRDA IC.
>
> I don't think that's a good idea. IRDA is now also being dropped from
> laptops. My MSI wind doesn't have an IRDA port. Most functionality that
> IRDA provided is now replaced my bluetooth.
>
> Nevermind the fact that VERY few desktop systems have an IRDA port.
>
> While not as dead as RS-232, IRDA isn't too far behind IMHO.

Just suggested.

More or less enterprise device has IrDA like Motorola MC75:
http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS7947700679.html

New chips have IrDA on-board, for example
"Configurable 65nm ARM9 chip costs $6, runs Windows CE" :
http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS5280552852.html

"SuperH SoC targets multimedia-enhanced navigation"
http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS2025558800.html

Microchip shows some IrDA dev kits:
http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=2069&param=en505811

Some are developing Giga-IR an infrared communication standard with a
data rate of 1 Gbps.
http://www.wirelessweek.com/article.aspx?id=161722

A lot of links on Googling with: irda pda windows mobile "6.1".
Microsoft supports IrDA in Compact Framework.

IrDA is not dying.
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