The FTDI Chip USB to UART cable provides a fast and simple way to connect devices with a TTL level serial interface to a USB. Each cable contains a small internal electronic circuit board, utilising the FT232R, which is encapsulated into the USB connector at the end of the cable. The circuit is powered from the USB using 5V power pins and any VCC connection is always at 5VDC. However, this cable is available with signal TTL logic level of 3.3V. This cable is supported with Microsoft WHQL certified VCP drivers for Windows, Apple Mac, and Linux.
Features and Benefits
USB 2.0 compatible Cable length of 1.8m Data transfer rate is up to 3Mbps Unique serial number attached, used for security purposes while transferring files via cable Powered from USB connector Various UART-end connector options available Maximum output of 250mA on VCC Low USB bandwidth consumption UHCI/OHCI/EHCI host controller compatible Operating temperature ranges between -40°C and 85°C 2mm pitch connector for use with FTDI VDRIVE2 or VMUSIC2 modules
Applications
USB to serial TTL level converter Upgrading legacy peripherals to USB Interface microcontroller UART or I/O to USB Interface FPGA/PLD to USB Interface to FTDI VDRIVE2 or VMUSIC2 modules Replace MAX232 type level shifters allowing for direct connection of the products to PC via a USB USB instrumentation PC interface USB industrial control USB software/hardware encryption dongles
