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The UC232R-10-NE "ChiPi" USB
to RS232 converter is an evaluation cable for the FT232R. It utilises
the minimum number of components required for a basic USB - RS232
converter designed using the FT232RL. Using the FT232RL chip combined
with an RS232 level converter and a few capacitors, the UC232R-10-NE "ChiPi"
is a CE and FCC approved product which 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.
This version of the UC232R-10-NE is supplied without the white plastic
enclosure which covers the electronics fitted. This allows engineers
access to the FT232RL chip for test and evaluation purposes. This also
allows for the possibility of customisation of the cable.
The UC232R-10-NE is fully RoHS compliant and is supplied loose packed in
an anti-static bag.
The ChiPi is available on-line from the
FTDI Chip Shop, directly from
FTDI or through the FTDI worldwide
sales network.
NOTE: If an extra COM port is not available after installing the
latest CDM driver with the UC232R-10-NE, please connect the device and
run
this application. Select the device and click "Make
VCP".
Alternatively, this can be done manually by opening Control Panel >
System > Device Manager then select the USB Serial Converter under USB.
Right click on this and select properties, then the advanced tab.
Check the box marked "Load VCP" then click OK. Unplug and re-plug
the cable and the COM port will be added.
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