USB-COM232-PLUS2 FTDI, USB-COM232-PLUS2 Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: USB-COM232-PLUS2
• Description: Interface Modules & Development Tools USB HS to RS232 Conv Assembly 2 DB9 Ports
• Manufacturer: FTDI

Specifications of USB-COM232-PLUS2

• Interface Type: USB, RS-232
• Data Bus Width: Serial
• Operating Supply Voltage: 5 V
• Product: Interface Modules
• For Use With/related Products: FT2232H
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: USB-COM232-PLUS-2

Document Reference No.: FT_000147
USB-COM232-PLUS2 Datasheet
Version 1.1
Clearance No.: FTDI# 96
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Introduction
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Functional Description
The USB-COM232-PLUS modules are a family of Hi-Speed communication devices. This model, USB-
COM232-PLUS2, provides a simple method of adapting two legacy RS232 serial devices to a modern USB
port. This is accomplished by incorporating the industry standard FTDI FT2232H USB2.0 Hi-Speed serial
bridge chip.
The integrated electronics of the USB-COM232-PLUS2 utilise the FTDI FT2232H plus two RS232 level
shifters and TXD/RXD LEDs to provide a visual indication of data traffic through the module.
Figure 1.1 USB-COM232-PLUS2
The module uses a standard USB-miniB device connector for connection to an upstream host or hub port.
RS232-level signals, including modem handshake signals, are available on an industry-standard DE-9P
connector. The maximum RS232-level data rate is 1Mbps.
The USB-COM232-PLUS2 module requires USB device drivers, available free from www.ftdichip.com,
which are used to make the USB-COM232-PLUS2 appear as two Virtual COM Port (VCP). This allows
existing serial communications software, such as HyperTerminal, to exchange data through the USB-
COM232-PLUS2 to a legacy RS232 peripheral device.
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