UT232R-500-BULK FTDI, UT232R-500-BULK Datasheet
UT232R-500-BULK
Specifications of UT232R-500-BULK
UT232R-500-BULK Summary of contents
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... Document Reference No.: FT_000341 The USB-RS232 adaptor cables are a family of communication devices from FTDI Ltd. This model, UT232R, provides a simple method of adapting legacy serial devices with RS232 interfaces to modern USB ports by incorporating the FTDI FT232R bridge chip. The UT232R cable is available in two lengths 2m (UT232R-200) and 5m length (UT232R- 500) with thumb screws for locking the DB9 connector to the mating half ...
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... RS232 .....................................................................................................16 5 Electrical details ........................................................................... 17 5.1 USB ............................................................................................................. 17 5.2 RS232 ......................................................................................................... 17 6 Mechanical Details ........................................................................ 18 6.1 Module Mechanical Dimensions ................................................................... 18 7 Physical Environment Details ....................................................... 19 Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited DS_UT232R-200(500) USB TO RS232 ADAPTER CABLE Data Document Reference No.: FT_000341 Sheet Version 1.0 Clearance No.: 180 2 ...
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... Reliability .................................................................................................... 20 9 Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 21 9.1 Hardware .................................................................................................... 21 9.2 Device Driver .............................................................................................. 21 10 Contact Information ..................................................................... 22 Appendix A - List of Figures and Tables ............................................. 23 Appendix B - Revision History ............................................................ 24 Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited DS_UT232R-200(500) USB TO RS232 ADAPTER CABLE Data Document Reference No.: FT_000341 Sheet Version 1.0 Clearance No.: 180 3 ...
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... The maximum RS232-level data rate is 1MBaud. The UT232R adapter cable requires USB device drivers, available free from FTDI, which are used to make the UT232R appear as a Virtual COM Port (VCP). This allows existing serial communications software, such as HyperTerminal, to exchange data through the UT232R to a legacy RS232 peripheral device. Copyright © ...
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... USB Digital Camera Interface USB Hardware Modems USB Wireless Modems USB Bar Code Readers USB Software / Hardware Encryption Dongles Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited DS_UT232R-200(500) USB TO RS232 ADAPTER CABLE Data Document Reference No.: FT_000341 Sheet Version 1.0 Clearance No.: 180 ...
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... Linux Mac OS X Windows CE.NET (Version 4.2 and greater) The drivers listed above are all available to download for free from the Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited DS_UT232R-200(500) USB TO RS232 ADAPTER CABLE Data Document Reference No.: FT_000341 Sheet Version 1.0 Clearance No ...
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... USB A Connector This connector provides the interface for connection to a USB Host or Hub port Cable The UT232R cable is available in two lengths 2m – Part number UT232R-200 and 5m - Part number UT232R-500. FTDI FT232R The FTDI FT232R provides the USB-to-Serial conversion. Operating system device drivers are required in order to work with the FT232R to provide the Virtual COM Port serial functionality ...
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... Adds one RS-232 serial port by connecting to USB Special high gloss white finish enclosure design Enhanced RS232 transceiver gives serial port speed 1MBaud. Integral 2m (UT232R-200 (UT232R-500) USB cable with moulded strain relief Quality 4-layer PCB design Easy plug & play installation and RS-232 device connection Works with USB 1.1 & ...
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... USB-RS232 Adapter Cable – 2m cable length UT232R-500 USB-RS232 Adapter Cable – 5m cable length Table 1.2 Ordering Information Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited DS_UT232R-200(500) USB TO RS232 ADAPTER CABLE Data Configuring FT232R, FT2232 and FT232BM Baud Document Reference No.: FT_000341 Sheet Version 1 ...
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... FT232R Key features This section summarises the key features and enhancements of the FT232R IC device which is used on the UT232R USB to RS232 converter cable. For further details, consult the FT232R datasheet, which is available from the FTDI website. 2.1.1 Integrated EEPROM Previous generations of FTDI’s USB UART devices required an external EEPROM if the device were to use USB Vendor ID (VID), Product ID (PID), serial number and product description strings other than the default values in the device itself ...
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... FTDI driver will calculate the required divisor, and set the baud rate. See FTDI application note AN 120 for more details. The UT232R cable is limited to a maximum of 1 Mbaud because of the line driver within the circuit. Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No ...
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... DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited DS_UT232R-200(500) USB TO RS232 ADAPTER CABLE Data Figure 3-1 RS232 DB9 Pin Out Type Input Data Carrier Detect control input Input Receive Asynchronous Data input. Output Transmit Asynchronous Data output. ...
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... Device Driver Installation The UT232R adaptor drivers are available for download from: www.ftdichip.com 3.2.1 Windows OS There are a variety of mechanisms for installing the driver on a Windows OS. 3.2.1.1 Windows Update As the driver is Microsoft certified the first and simplest option for installing the driver is by switching on the PC and connecting to the internet ...
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... Figure 3-2 Device Manager Click on the Plus “+” sign next to the Ports tree to list the available COM port. You will see “FTDI USB COM Port”, followed by a COMn assignment. In the figure below, the UT232R is assigned to COM3. Figure 3-3 COM Port Assignment Use this COM port number with your application software in order to access the UT232R ...
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... Device drivers and FTDI installation guides for Mac OS X, Linux and Windows CE are also available for download on the FTDI web site. Follow the respective FTDI installation guides for the chosen operating system. Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited DS_UT232R-200(500) USB TO RS232 ADAPTER CABLE Data Document Reference No.: FT_000341 Sheet Version 1.0 Clearance No.: 180 ...
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... Input / Power Shield Case Ground Table 4.2 DE-9P RS232 Pin-Out Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited DS_UT232R-200(500) USB TO RS232 ADAPTER CABLE Data Description VBUS – USB Power provided from upstream USB Host or Hub D– = USB data signal, negative polarity ...
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... Description Transmitter output V trans voltage swing Receiver input voltage V rec range ESD HBM Table 5.2 RS232 Electrical Details Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited DS_UT232R-200(500) USB TO RS232 ADAPTER CABLE Data Minimum Typical Maximum 4.25 5.0* 5.25 30 Minimum Typical Maximum ± ...
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... Mechanical Details 6.1 Module Mechanical Dimensions Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited DS_UT232R-200(500) USB TO RS232 ADAPTER CABLE Data Document Reference No.: FT_000341 Sheet Version 1.0 Clearance No.: 180 18 ...
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... Physical Environment Details 7.1 Operating Parameter Description Operating Temperature T Range Table 7.1 Operating Temperature Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited DS_UT232R-200(500) USB TO RS232 ADAPTER CABLE Data Minimum Typical Maximum –20 +80 Document Reference No.: FT_000341 Sheet Version 1.0 Clearance No.: 180 Units ...
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... EMI Compatibility FCC and CE The UT232R 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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... 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 DS_UT232R-200(500) USB TO RS232 ADAPTER CABLE Data www.ftdichip.com http://ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm Document Reference No ...
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... Distributor and Sales Representatives Please visit the Sales Network page of the FTDI Web site for the contact details of our distributor(s) and sales representative(s) in your country. Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited DS_UT232R-200(500) USB TO RS232 ADAPTER CABLE Data Document Reference No.: FT_000341 Sheet Version 1 ...
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... Table 4.2 DE-9P RS232 Pin-Out .....................................................................................................................16 Table 5.1 USB Electrical Details ....................................................................................................................17 Table 5.2 RS232 Electrical Details ................................................................................................................17 Table 6.1 Operating Temperature .................................................................................................................19 Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited DS_UT232R-200(500) USB TO RS232 ADAPTER CABLE Data Document Reference No.: FT_000341 Sheet Version 1.0 Clearance No.: 180 ...
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... Appendix B - Revision History Draft Initial Draft – subject to change Rev 1.0 First release (Mechanical details still to be added) Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited DS_UT232R-200(500) USB TO RS232 ADAPTER CABLE Data Document Reference No.: FT_000341 Sheet Version 1.0 Clearance No.: 180 23-09-2010 ...