Chipi-X Cable Datasheet Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: FT 000634 Clearance No.: FTDI 288 Future Technology Devices International Ltd Datasheet Chipi-X Cable Chipi-X is a USB to full-handshake RS232 cable with a male DB9 connector. This cable is available with or without an enclosure. 1 Introduction The Chipi-X cable is a USB to RS232 level full-handshake UART cable. Chipi-X utilises FTDIs FT231XS USB to full-handshake UART IC and FT3243S RS232 transceiver IC. A male DB9 (aka DE9) connector provides the connectivity for RS232 communications and a USB-A plug tethered by a 10cm cable to the PCB provides connectivity for USB communications. All components used are Pb-free (RoHS compliant). 1.1 Features ESD protection on RS232 I/Os exceeding Entire USB protocol handled on the 15kV IEC1000-4-2 Air Gap Discharge, FT232XS chip 15kV for Human Body Mode (HBM) and FTDIs royalty-free VCP and D2XX drivers 8kV IEC1000-4-2 Contact Discharge. eliminate the requirement for USB driver ESD protection on USB lines exceeding 2kV development in most cases for Human Body Mode (HBM), 200V for UART interface support for 7 or 8 data Machine Mode (MM) and 500V for Charged bits, 1 or 2 stop bits and odd / even / Device Mode (CDM). mark / space / no parity. Integrated MTP-ROM for storing USB VID, Fully assisted hardware or X-On / X-Off PID, serial number and product description software handshaking. strings. Data transfer rates from 300 baud to 250 Low operating and USB suspend current. kilo-baud at RS232 voltage levels. Low USB bandwidth consumption. 512 byte receive buffer and 512 byte USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible. transmit buffer utilising buffer smoothing technology to allow for high data -40C to 85C extended operating throughput temperature range. Adjustable receive buffer timeout. Latch-up Free Use of FTDI devices in life support and/or safety applications is entirely at the users risk, and the user agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless FTDI from any and all damages, claims, suits or expense resulting from such use. Chipi-X Cable Datasheet Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: FT 000634 Clearance No.: FTDI 288 Table of Contents 1 Introduction ................................................................................... 1 1.1 Features ........................................................................................................ 1 2 Driver Support ................................................................................ 3 3 Ordering Information ..................................................................... 3 4 Functional Description .................................................................... 4 4.1 Block Diagram ............................................................................................... 4 4.2 Electrical Details ........................................................................................... 4 5 Chipi-X Signals and Pin Out ............................................................ 5 5.1 RS232 Signals ............................................................................................... 5 5.2 USB Signals ................................................................................................... 5 6 Module Dimensions ........................................................................ 6 7 Chipi-X Circuit Schematic ............................................................... 7 8 Internal MTP ROM Configuration .................................................... 8 9 Contact Information ....................................................................... 9 Appendix A List of Tables and Figures ................................................................ 10 Appendix B Revision History .............................................................................. 11 2 Copyright 2012 Future Technology Devices International Limited