Future Technology Devices International Ltd USB to RS485 Serial Converter Cable Datasheet Document Reference No.: FT 000117 Version 1.4 Issue Date: 2010-05-27 Future Technology Devices International Limited (FTDI) Unit1, 2 Seaward Place, Centurion Business Park,, Glasgow G41 1HH United Kingdom Tel.: +44 (0) 141 429 2777 Fax: + 44 (0) 141 429 2758 E-Mail (Support): support1 ftdichip.com Web: D2XX VCP DLL Document Reference No.: FT 000117 USB TO RS485 SERIAL CONVERTER CABLE Datasheet Version 1.4 Clearance No.: FTDI 75 1 Description The USB-RS485 cable is a USB to RS485 levels serial UART converter cable incorporating FTDIs FT232RQ USB to serial UART interface IC device which handles all the USB signalling and protocols. The cable provides a fast, simple way to connect devices with a RS485 interface to USB. Each USB-RS485 cable contains a small internal electronic circuit board, utilising the FT232R, which is encapsulated into the USB connector end of the cable. The FT232R datasheet, DS FT232R, is available at