FTDI Chip Interface Board The FTDI Chip interface board is a USB to RS422 level serial UART converter PCB incorporating FTDI’s FT232RQ USB to serial UART interface IC device, which handles all the USB signalling and protocols. The PCB provides a fast and simple way to connect devices with an RS422 interface to a USB. Each module contains a small internal electronic circuit board, utilising the FT232R plus a USB Type-A connector. The board requires USB drivers which are used to make the FT232R on the PCB appear as a virtual COM port (VCP). This then allows the user to communicate with the USB interface via a standard PC serial emulation port.
These converters are supported with Microsoft WHQL certified VCP drivers for Windows, Apple Mac, and Linux.
Versions Available:
(687-7825) - USB to RS232 UART Serial Converter
(687-7840) - USB to RS422 UART Serial Converter
(687-7837) - USB to RS485 UART Serial Converter Features and Benefits Serial UART interface
Entire USB protocol handled by the electronics on the PCB
EIA/TIA-422 interface with low power requirements
Data transfer rates from 300 baud up to 3Mbaud
Internal EEPROM with user writeable area
PCB is USB powered, no external supply required
Low USB bandwidth consumption
UHCI/OHCI/EHCI host controller compatible.USB 2.0 full speed compatible
Operating temperature range -40°C and 85°C Applications USB to serial RS422 level converter
Upgrading legacy peripherals to USB
Interface microcontroller UART or I/O to USB
Interface FPGA/PLD to USB
USB instrumentation PC interface
USB industrial control
USB password protected file transfer Certifications ANSI/ESD S20.20:2014
BS EN 61340-5-1:2007
CE
FCC certified