The FTDI Chip serial to USB connector module can be used to upgrade an RS232 port to an active USB port without the need to redesign the PCB. This active connector contains all the USB to UART (vice-versa) conversion electronics and is designed to fit directly into the same PCB footprint as a PC compatible UART DB9 connector. This high-speed USB to 1-Port RS232 level UART module that can replace an RS232 level UART DB9 female connector.
Features and Benefits
Easy placement for an standard female RS232 DB9 footprint of a device A selection of RS232, 3.3V, or 5V UART signal levels Works with USB 1.1 and 2.0 host and hub ports Industry standard FTDI chip set and device drivers for maximum compatibility Microsoft Windows WHQL-certified, Mac OS X, Linux and Windows CE device drivers Installs as a standard Windows COM port 128b transmit buffer and 256b receive buffer UART data signals TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DTR, DCD, RI, GND Powered by USB port. No external power adapter required Serial port speed up to 1Mbps (RS232 levels) or 3Mbps (3.3V/ 5V levels) Serial communication parameters Parity: none, even, odd Data bits: 7, 8 Flow control: RTS/CTS , DSR/DTR, X-ON/ X-OFF, none Operating temperature ranges between -40°C and 85°C
Applications
Embedded development Educational institutions Robotics Electronics laboratories Automation
