DB9-USB-M FTDI, DB9-USB-M Datasheet
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DB9-USB-M
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... Future Technology Devices International Ltd DB9-USB-RS232 Module 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 Neither the whole nor any part of the information contained in, or the product described in this manual, may be adapted or reproduced in any material or electronic form without the prior written consent of the copyright holder ...
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... Background In the long distant past, there was no standard defined for the connections on a DB9 connector when it was used as an RS232 interface. That changed when IBM introduced the PC-AT. This introduced a generally accepted DB9 RS232 standard and PC peripherals adopted the same pin-out using a 1-to-1 cable connection between the PC and the peripheral ...
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... The RS232 level shifter converts the signals provided by the FT232R into the voltage levels required by application RS232 interface. DB9 PCB Footprint The DB9 pin-out configured in an industry standard (TIA/EIA-574) pin-out to provide connection to RS232 peripherals through a standard DB9 footprint . See section 3 Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited ...
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... RS232 Interface FTDI Application Note: Rates Part Number Description DB9-USB-M Full Speed USB to 1-Port RS232 module to replace RS232 DB9 male connector DB9-USB-F Full Speed USB to 1-Port RS232 module to replace RS232 DB9 female connector Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Configuring FT232R, FT2232 and FT232BM Baud Table 1.1 – ...
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... Block Diagram ............................................................................................... 2 1.3.1 Block description ....................................................................................... 2 1.4 Features ........................................................................................................ 3 1.5 Performance Figures ..................................................................................... 3 2 USB Connections ............................................................................ 5 3 RS232 Connections ......................................................................... 6 3.1.1 RS232 DB9 MALE Connector ....................................................................... 8 3.1.2 RS232 DB9 FEMALE Connector .................................................................... 9 4 Installation ................................................................................... 10 4.1 Device Driver Installation ........................................................................... 10 4.1.1 Microsoft Windows Installation .................................................................. 10 4.1.2 Mac OS X, Linux, Windows CE ................................................................... 14 5 Electrical details ...
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... USB Connections The DB9-USB-RS232 module is a downstream USB 2.0 Device. A “USB mini B” receptacle is mounted inside the module 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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... The PC compatible accepted electrical connections for male and female RS232 DB9 connectors are illustrated in Figure 3.1 where the structure on the left is the top view of a male RS232 DB9 connector and the structure on the right is the top view of a Female RS232 DB9 connector. ...
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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-RS232-M Connection illustration GND DB9 Pin5 RI DB9 Pin9 DTR DB9 Pin4 CTS DB9 Pin8 TXD DB9 Pin3 RTS DB9 Pin7 ...
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... RS232 DB9 MALE Connector The DB9-USB-RS232-M can be used to replace a male DB9 connector used for transmitting RS232 protocol. Table 2.1 gives the pin out description of each pad of an RS232 footprint. Pin Pin Type of DB9- Number USB-RS232 module 1 Input (note1) 2 Output 3 Input ...
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... RS232 DB9 FEMALE Connector The DB9-USB-RS232-F can be used to replace a female DB9 connector used for transmitting RS232 protocol. Table 2.2 gives the pin out description of each pad of an RS232 footprint.. Pin Pin Type of DB9- Number USB-RS232 module 1 Input Input 2 3 Output ...
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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-RS232 module 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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... When both portions of the device driver have been installed successfully, the following message will appear, indicating that the device is ready. Figure 3.5 – Hardware Ready Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.3 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 11 ...
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... Figure 3.6 – 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 DB9-USB-RS232 module is assigned to COM3. Figure 3.7 – COM Port Assignment Use this COM port number with your application software in order to access the DB9-USB-RS232 module ...
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... Figure 3.8 – Access COM Port Properties Next, click on the “Port Settings” tab. Figure 3.9 – Settings Tab Then click on the “Advanced…” button. Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.3 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 13 ...
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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_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.3 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 14 ...
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... Table 5.1 – USB Electrical Details Minimum Typical Maximum ± 5 ±2.4 ±25 ±15 Table 5.2 – RS232 Electrical Details Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 Units Conditions *Present when USB cable is attached and V USB Host or Hub powered Units Conditions RL = 3KΩ ...
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... Mechanical Details Figure 5.1 – DB9-USB-RS232-M/F module Dimensions Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.3 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 16 ...
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... Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Minimum Typical Maximum TBD TBD Table 7.1 – Storage Temperature Minimum Typical Maximum –40 +85 Table 7.2 – Operating Temperature Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.3 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 Units Conditions o C Units Conditions 5% to 95% RH non condensing 17 ...
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... EMI Compatibility FCC and CE At the time of launch, the DB9-USB-RS232 is undergoing testing 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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... Harmonized Code Product Description USB to RS232 Connector Adapter, Single Port USA ECCN EAR99 – No License Required Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited 8471.80.4000 Table 8.1 – Import / Export Information Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.3 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 19 ...
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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 www.ftdichip.com http://ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.3 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 for additional 20 ...
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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 © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.3 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 21 ...
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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_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.3 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 22 ...
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... Appendix A – References AN_149_Upgrading a DB9 RS232 Interface to USB using an FTDI DB9-USB-RS232 Module_ http://ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/AppNotes/AN_149_Upgrading%20a%20DB9%20RS232%20Inter face%20to%20USB%20Using%20an%20FTDI%20DB9-USB-RS232%20Module.pdf Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.3 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 23 ...
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... 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 Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.3 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 October 2009 th 18 November 2009 ...