UT232R-200 FTDI

FTDI Ltd DS UT232R-200(500) USB to RS232 Adapter cable Data Sheet Document Reference No.: FT 000341 Version 1.0 Issue Date: 29-10-2010 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. 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: Document Reference No.: FT 000341 DS UT232R-200(500) USB TO RS232 ADAPTER CABLE Data Sheet Version 1.0 Clearance No.: 180 1 Introduction ................................................................................... 4 1.1 Functional Description .................................................................................. 4 1.2 Typical Applications ...................................................................................... 5 1.3 Driver Support .............................................................................................. 6 1.4 Block Diagram ............................................................................................... 7 1.4.1 Block description ....................................................................................... 7 1.5 Cable Features .............................................................................................. 8 1.6 Performance Figures ..................................................................................... 9 1.7 Ordering Information .................................................................................... 9 2 FT232R Key features .................................................................... 10 2.1.1 Integrated EEPROM ...................................................................................10 2.1.2 Pre-programmed EEPROM ..........................................................................10 2.1.3 Lower Operating and Suspend Current .........................................................10 2.1.4 Low USB Bandwidth Consumption ..............................................................10 2.1.5 UART Pin Signal Inversion .........................................................................10 2.1.6 FTDIChip-ID ..........................................................................................11 2.1.7 Improved EMI Performance .......................................................................11 2.1.8 Programmable Receive Buffer Timeout .........................................................11 2.1.9 Baud Rates ..............................................................................................11 3 Installation ................................................................................... 12 3.1 RS232 Connection Pin Out .......................................................................... 12 3.2 Device Driver Installation ........................................................................... 13 3.2.1 Windows OS ............................................................................................13 3.2.2 COM Port Assignment ...............................................................................14 3.2.3 Mac OS X, Linux, Windows CE ....................................................................15 4 Connections .................................................................................. 16 4.1 External Connectors .................................................................................... 16 4.1.1 USB ........................................................................................................16 4.1.2 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 2