The FTDI Chip UC232R "ChiPi" module is a basic minimum component USB - RS232 converter. Using the FT232R with an RS232 level converter and a few additional components, the UC232R is a CE and FCC approved module that is one of the simplest USB - RS232 solutions around. Using a standard DB9 connector and powered from the USB port, the ChiPi can be used with the VCP drivers to provide a COM port on a PC which is capable of communication rates with RS232 devices from 300 baud up to 230kBaud. UC232R Converter Cable provides USB to RS232 (DB9) interface
FCC and CE Class B Approval
Full design files available from FTDI website
FT232RL provides single chip USB to
asynchronous serial data transfer interface