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... Future Technology Devices International Ltd The DB9-USB Family of USB to UART Converter Modules Document Reference No.: FT_000204 Future Technology Devices International Ltd (FTDI) Unit 1, 2 Seaward Place, Centurion Business Park, Glasgow, G41 1HH, United Kingdom Tel.: +44 (0) 141 429 2777 E-Mail (Support): support1@ftdichip.com Web: http://www.ftdichip.com Use of FTDI devices in life support and/or safety applications is entirely at the user’ ...
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... Functional Description DB9-USB modules can be used to upgrade a UART port of a device to an active USB port. These active connectors contain all the USB to UART (and vice-versa) conversion electronics and are designed to fit directly into the same PCB footprint compatible UART DB9 connector. ...
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... DB9-USB modules use a standard USB-MINI-B connector for connection to an upstream host or hub port. RS232 Level: RS232 level signals, includes modem handshake signals, and capable of transmitting data at rates Mega Baud. Digital Voltage Level: 3. level signals, includes modem handshake signals, and capable of transmitting data at rates Mega Baud ...
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... Connector Figure 1.3 – DB9-USB-D3 Digital Voltage Level Block Diagram USB Mini B Client Connector Figure 1.4 – DB9-USB-D5 Digital Voltage Level Block Diagram 1.4.1 Block description USB Mini B Client Connector This connector provides the interface for connection to a USB Host or Hub port. FTDI FT232R The FTDI FT232R provides the USB-to-Serial conversion ...
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... DB9-USB PCB Footprint The DB9-USB pin-out is configured to match the industry standard DB9 footprint. See section 3. Copyright © 2011 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB Datasheet Version 2.1 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 4 ...
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... Serial port speed up to 1Mbps (RS232 levels) or 3Mbps (3.3V/5V levels) Serial Communication Parameters Parity: None, Even, Odd o Data bits Flow control: RTS/CTS , DSR/DTR, X-ON/X-OFF, None o Operating temperature of -40°C to +85°C Copyright © 2011 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB Datasheet Version 2.1 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 5 ...
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... Full Speed USB to 1-Port 5V level UART module that can replace 5V UART DB9 female connector Copyright © 2011 Future Technology Devices International Limited Performance Note: Configuring FT232R, FT2232 and FT232BM Baud Table 1.1 – Performance Specifications Description Table 1.2 – Ordering Information Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB Datasheet Version 2.1 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 6 ...
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... Table of Contents: 1 Introduction ................................................................................... 1 1.1 The DB9-USB Family of UART Converter Modules .......................................... 1 1.2 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1 1.3 Background ................................................................................................... 2 1.4 Block Diagrams ............................................................................................. 3 1.4.1 Block description ....................................................................................... 3 1.5 Features ........................................................................................................ 5 1.6 Technical Specification & Ordering Information ............................................ 6 2 USB Connections ............................................................................ 8 3 UART Connections .......................................................................... 9 3.1.1 Male DB9 UART Connector Signals ............................................................. 11 3.1.2 Female DB9 UART Connector Signals ......................................................... 12 4 Installation ................................................................................... 13 4.1 Device Driver Installation ........................................................................... 13 4 ...
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... USB Connections DB9-USB modules are downstream USB 2.0 Devices. A “USB mini B” receptacle is mounted inside the modules to facilitate connection to an upstream USB Host or Hub. Pin Number Pin Type 1 Power 2 Bidirectional 3 Bidirectional Ground Shield Case Ground Table 2.1 – USB “mini-B” Receptacle Pin-Out Copyright © ...
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... RXD RXD DSR 1 DCD DCD DTE PCB Figure 3.1 – Male and Female DB9-USB internal connections (top view looking through the module) Examples and signal directions are shown in Figure 3.2 and Figure 3.3 Copyright © 2011 Future Technology Devices International Limited CTS MALE ...
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... DB9 Pin2 RTS DB9 Pin7 TXD DB9 Pin3 CTS DB9 Pin8 DTR DB9 Pin4 RI DB9 Pin9 GND DB9 Pin5 Figure 3.2 – DB9-USB Male Connection illustration GND DB9 Pin5 RI DB9 Pin9 DTR DB9 Pin4 CTS DB9 Pin8 TXD DB9 Pin3 RTS DB9 Pin7 ...
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... Male DB9 UART Connector Signals The DB9-USB-X-M can be used to replace a male DB9 connector used for transmitting UART signals. Table 2.1 gives the pin out description of each pin/pad of a UART connector/footprint. Pin Pin Type of DB9- Number USB module 1 Input 1 2 Output 3 Input 4 Input ...
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... Female DB9 UART Connector Signals The DB9-USB-X-F can be used to replace a female DB9 connector used for transmitting UART signals. Table 2.2 gives the pin out description of each pin/pad of an UART connector/footprint. Pin Pin Type of Number DB9-USB module 1 Input Input 2 3 Output 4 Output 5 Ground ...
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... Installation Executable shown on Windows XP 1) Login to the system as Administrator user with Administrator rights. 2) Prior to connecting the DB9-USB module to the USB Host or Hub port, download the latest device driver version from the FTDI Chip web site. 3) Run this executable to install the device drivers. ...
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... When both portions of the device driver have been installed successfully, the following message will appear, indicating that the device is ready. Copyright © 2011 Future Technology Devices International Limited Figure 3.3 – Automatic Install Figure 3.5 – Hardware Ready Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB Datasheet Version 2.1 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 14 ...
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... 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 COM assignment. In the figure below, the DB9-USB module is assigned to COM3. Use this COM port number with your application software in order to access the DB9-USB module. ...
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... Next, click on the “Port Settings” tab. Then click on the “Advanced…” button. Copyright © 2011 Future Technology Devices International Limited Figure 3.8 – Access COM Port Properties Figure 3.9 – Settings Tab Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB Datasheet Version 2.1 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 16 ...
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... Device drivers and FTDI installation guides for Mac OS X, Linux and Windows CE are available for download on the FTDI Chip web site. Follow the respective FTDI installation guides for the chosen operating system. Copyright © 2011 Future Technology Devices International Limited Figure 3.10 – Advanced Options Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB Datasheet Version 2.1 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 17 ...
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... Maximum 2.2 2.7 3.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 1.0 1.2 1.5 Minimum Typical Maximum 3.2 4.1 4.9 0.3 0.4 0.6 1.0 1.2 1.5 Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB Datasheet Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 Units Conditions *Present when USB cable is attached and V USB Host or Hub powered Units Conditions 3KΩ Input resistance = 3KΩ 7KΩ RS-232 Inputs and KV Outputs Units Conditions I source = 1mA ...
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... Mechanical Details Copyright © 2011 Future Technology Devices International Limited Figure 5.1 – DB9-USB dimensions Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB Datasheet Version 2.1 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 19 ...
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... Copyright © 2011 Future Technology Devices International Limited Minimum Typical Maximum -65 +85 Table 7.1 – Storage Temperature Minimum Typical Maximum –40 +85 Table 7.2 – Operating Temperature Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB Datasheet Version 2.1 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 Units Conditions o C Units Conditions 5% to 95% RH non condensing 20 ...
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... RoHS, WEEE, REACH, PFOS and DecaBDE. 8.4 Reliability The DB9-USB modules are designed robust USB-Serial module for use in many environments. There are no user-serviceable parts. Any failure will require a replacement of the unit. Copyright © 2011 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB Datasheet Version 2 ...
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... COM port numbers should be uninstalled according to the FTDI installation guide: http://ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm. Copyright © 2011 Future Technology Devices International Limited 8471.80.4000 Table 8.1 – Import / Export Information www.ftdichip.com http://ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB Datasheet Version 2.1 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 for additional 22 ...
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... NW Evergreen Parkway, Suite 600 Hillsboro, OR 97123-5803 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 Copyright © 2011 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB Datasheet Version 2.1 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 23 ...
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... Future Technology Devices International Ltd, Unit 1, 2 Seaward Place, Centurion Business Park, Glasgow G41 1HH, United Kingdom. Scotland Registered Company Number: SC136640. Copyright © 2011 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB Datasheet Version 2.1 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 24 ...
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... Appendix A – References AN_149_Upgrading a DB9 RS232 Interface to USB using an FTDI DB9-USB-RS232 Module Appendix B – Revision History Version Draft First Draft Version 1.0 First release Version 1.1 Updated part numbers Version 1.2 Added Figures 2.2 and 2.4. Updated tables 2.2 and 2.3 Added note 1 to Table 2.2 Version 1.3 Simplified datasheet Version 2 ...