USB-COM232-PLUS1 FTDI, USB-COM232-PLUS1 Datasheet
USB-COM232-PLUS1
Specifications of USB-COM232-PLUS1
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USB-COM232-PLUS1 Summary of contents
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... No freedom to use patents or other intellectual property rights is implied by the publication of this document. Future Technology Devices International Ltd, Unit1, 2 Seaward Place, Centurion Business Park, Glasgow, G41 1HH, United Kingdom. Scotland Registered Number: SC136640 Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited USB-COM232-PLUS1 Datasheet Version 1.2 Issue Date: 2010-05-03 ...
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... The USB-COM232-Plus1 module requires USB device drivers, available free from www.ftdichip.com, which are used to make the USB-COM232-Plus1 appear as a Virtual COM Port (VCP). This allows existing serial communications software, such as HyperTerminal, to exchange data through the USB-COM232-Plus1 to a legacy RS232 peripheral device. ...
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... LED Description The USB-COM232-Plus1 uses three LEDs to indicate a valid link as well as data traffic according to the following table: LED Color Function Yellow Enumerated TxD Activity Green RxD Activity Red Table 1.1 – LED Description 1.3 Block Diagram USB B FTDI FT232R Client ...
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... Table 1.2 - Performance Figures Part Number Description USB-COM232-Plus1 USB-COM-Plus Full-Speed USB to 1-Port RS232 module Table 1.3 - Ordering Information Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000118 USB-COM232-PLUS1 Datasheet Configuring FT232R, FT2232 and FT232BM Baud Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...
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... Environmental Approvals & Declarations ...................................... 17 7.1 EMI Compatibility ........................................................................................ 17 7.2 Safety.......................................................................................................... 17 7.3 Environmental ............................................................................................. 17 7.4 Reliability .................................................................................................... 17 7.4.1 MTTF ..................................................................................................... 17 7.5 Import / Export Information ....................................................................... 18 8 Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 19 8.1 Hardware .................................................................................................... 19 8.2 Device Driver .............................................................................................. 19 Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000118 USB-COM232-PLUS1 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...
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... Technical Support ....................................................................................... 20 9 Contact Information ..................................................................... 21 10 Appendix A - List of Figures and tables......................................... 23 Appendix B - Revision History ............................................................ 24 Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000118 USB-COM232-PLUS1 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...
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... RI – Ring Indicator / +5VDC Table 2.1 – RS232 DTE to DCE connection with straight-through cable If the USB-COM232-Plus1 is connected to another DTE device, a serial “null-modem” cable is required. A null-modem handles connecting output signals to the corresponding input signals on the other end. Table 2.3 shows a typical null-modem cable. Note that RI and DCD are not always used. ...
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... Installation Executable shown on Windows XP 1) Login to your system as Administrator user with Administrator rights. 2) Prior to connecting the USB-COM232-Plus1 to the USB Host or Hub port, download the latest device driver version from the FTDIChip web site. 3) Run this executable to install the device drivers. ...
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... Figure 2.5 - Hardware Ready COM Port Assignment Next, to determine which COM port has been assigned, open the Windows Device Manager from the System Control Panel. Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000118 USB-COM232-PLUS1 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...
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... Figure 2.6 - Device Manager Click on the Plus “+” sign next to the Ports tree to list the available COM port. You will see “USB Serial Port”, followed by a COMn assignment. In the figure below, the USB-COM232-Plus1 is assigned to COM3. Figure 2.7 - COM Port Assignment Use this COM port number with your application software in order to access the USB-COM232-Plus1 ...
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... Device drivers and FTDI installation guides for Mac OS X, Linux and Windows CE are available for download on the FTDIChip web sites. Follow the respective FTDI installation guides for the chosen operating system. Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000118 USB-COM232-PLUS1 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...
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... Configuration Utility A utility to which configures the function of Pin 9 of the D-sub connector on the USB-COM232-Plus1 configuration utility is available for download from www.ftdichip.com. The configuration utiltiy is a Windows-only application which selects the mode for pin 9 on the D-sub connector. This utility will configure one USB-COM232-Plus1 adapter at a time. Ensure an adapter is connected to your PC and run the utility: Figure 2.11 – ...
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... Figure 2.16 - Pin 9 Configuration Utility – Exit Program The utility forces the adapter to re-enumerate on the USB bus, and then closes. The USB-COM232-Plus1 is ready for use with its new settings. Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000118 USB-COM232-PLUS1 Datasheet Version 1 ...
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... Pin assignments are according to TIA/EIA-574 which formally defines the assignments for a COM port found on many personal computers. In addition, Ring Indicator (RI) may be re-assigned to provide +5VDC to an external device with a maximum current draw of 250mA once the USB-COM232-Plus1 has been enumerated by the system. Pin Number ...
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... Table 4.2 - RS232 Electrical Details 4.3 Power Output The USB-COM232-Plus1 offers option to reassign the RI pin (see section 3.1.2) to provide +5V DC for an external device that requires power. The maximum allowable current is 500mA, including the circuitry of the USB-COM232-Plus1 itself 250mA may be used by the external device. ...
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... Mechanical Details 5.1 Module Mechanical Dimensions Figure 5.1 - USB-COM232-Plus1 PCB Dimensions Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000118 USB-COM232-PLUS1 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...
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... Operating Temperature T Range Table 6.2 - Operating Temperature Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Minimum Typical Maximum TBD TBD Minimum Typical Maximum –40 +85 Document Reference No.: FT_000118 USB-COM232-PLUS1 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI# 76 Units Conditions o C Units Conditions 5% to 95% RH non condensing 16 ...
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... EMI Compatibility FCC and CE The USB-COM232-Plus1 has been tested to be compliant with both FCC Part 15 Subpart B and European EMC Directive. NOTE: This is a Class B product domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. ...
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... Country of Origin China 8542.90.0000 Harmonized Code Product Description USB to RS232 Development Module, Single Port USA ECCN EAR99 – No License Required Table 7.1 - Import / Export Information Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000118 USB-COM232-PLUS1 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...
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... If the higher COM port assignments are not acceptable for the application, known unused COM port numbers should be uninstalled according to the FTDI installation guide: http://ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm. Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000118 USB-COM232-PLUS1 Datasheet http://ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...
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... Technical Support Technical support may be obtained from your nearest FTDIChip office: United Kingdom: United States: China: Taiwan Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited support1@ftdichip.com us.support@ftdichip.com cn.support@ftdichip.com tw.support1@ftdichip.com Document Reference No.: FT_000118 USB-COM232-PLUS1 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...
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... USA Tel: +1 (503) 547 0988 Fax: +1 (503) 547 0987 E-Mail (Sales) us.sales@ftdichip.com E-Mail (Support) us.support@ftdichip.com E-mail (General Enquiries) us.admin@ftdichip.com Web Site URL http://www.ftdichip.com Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000118 USB-COM232-PLUS1 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...
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... Future Technology Devices International Ltd, Unit 1, 2 Seaward Place, Centurion Business Park, Glasgow G41 1HH United Kingdom. Scotland Registered Number: SC136640 Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000118 USB-COM232-PLUS1 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...
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... Table 3.1 – USB "B" Receptacle Pin-Out..................................................................................................... 13 Table 3.2 – DE-9P RS232 Pin-Out ................................................................................................................. 13 Table 4.1 - USB Electrical Details ................................................................................................................. 14 Table 4.2 - RS232 Electrical Details ............................................................................................................. 14 Table 4.3 - Power Output for USB-COM232-Plus1 ..................................................................................... 14 Table 6.1 - Storage Temperature .................................................................................................................. 16 Table 6.2 - Operating Temperature .............................................................................................................. 16 Table 7.1 - Import / Export Information ........................................................................................................ 18 Copyright © ...
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... Corrected +5V supply output to 250mA Version 1.2 Edited Section 1.3.1, Removed the statement “A standard “A to B” cable is provided” Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000118 USB-COM232-PLUS1 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI# 76 Jan 2009 nd 22 Jan 2009 ...