TTL-232RG-VIP-WE FTDI, Future Technology Devices International Ltd, TTL-232RG-VIP-WE Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: TTL-232RG-VIP-WE
• Description: MODULE USB - UART, CABLE
• Manufacturer: FTDI, Future Technology Devices International Ltd
• Series: USBmadeEZ-UARTr

Specifications of TTL-232RG-VIP-WE

• Usage: USB to TTL Serial
• Convert From (adapter End): USB - A, Plug
• Convert To (adapter End): Cable, 6 Wire Leads
• Length: 5.90' (1.80m)
• Shielding: Unshielded
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: 768-1069

Document Reference No.: FT_000188
TTL TO USB SERIAL CONVERTER GENERIC CABLES Datasheet
Version 1.1
Clearance No.: FTDI# 129
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Description
The TTL-232RG generic cables are a family of USB to TTL serial UART converter cables incorporating
FTDI‟s FT232RQ USB to Serial UART interface IC device which handles all the USB signalling and
protocols. The cables provide a fast, simple way to connect devices with a logic level serial interface to
USB.
Each TTL-232RG generic cable contains a small internal electronic circuit board, utilising the FT232R,
which is encapsulated into the USB connector end of the cable. The FT232R datasheet, DS_FT232R, is
available at http://www.ftdichip.com. The other end of the cable is wire ended. The cables can be used
for “TTL” or interface logic over a range to voltage levels.
Cables are FCC, CE, RoHS compliant at TTL levels of +5V to +1.8V are being tested.
The USB side of the cable is USB powered and is USB 2.0 full speed compatible. Each cable is 1.8m long
and supports a data transfer rate up to 3 Mbaud. Each cable supports the FTDIChip-ID™, with a unique
USB serial number programmed into the FT232R. This feature can be used to create a security or
password protected file transfer access using the cable. Further information and examples on this feature
are available at
http://www.ftdichip.com
under
FTDIChip-ID
Projects.
The TTL-232RG generic cables require USB drivers, available free from http://www.ftdichip.com, which
are used to make the FT232R in the cable appear as a virtual COM port (VCP). This then allows the user
to communicate with the USB interface via a standard PC serial emulation port (for example TTY).
Another FTDI USB driver, the D2XX driver, can also be used with application software to directly access
the FT232R on the cable though a DLL. This is illustrated in the Figure 1.1
Figure 1.1 Using the TTL-232RG Generic Cable
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