FT232R Modules

FT232R Modules

A range of modules based on the FT232R IC are now available from FTDI and its distribution channels. These new modules include USB - RS232 converters, DIP modules and a mini-module only slightly larger than a USB connector.

These products allow customers to quickly evaluate the FT232R device and drivers prior to commencing their own design.

USB - RS232 Converter Cables

UC232R-10-NE UC232R-10 US232R-100 US232R-10 EVAL 232R USB-RS232 USB-RS232-PCB

USB - TTL Serial Converter Cables and Modules

MM232R UB232R UM232R TTL-232R TTL-232R-3V3 TTL-232R-AJ TTL-232R-3V3-AJ TTL-232R-PCB TTL-232R-3V3-PCB TTL-232R-WE TTL-232R-3V3-WE DLP-TxRx-G USB-USB Null Modem Cable

Other FT232R Modules

USB-Key DLP-TILT DLP-D DLP-TEMP-G DLP-RFID1 DLP-PROP DLP-IO8-G DLP-232PC

US232R-100 Premium USB-Serial Converter

The US232R-100 is FTDI's premium USB to RS232 evaluation cable which can be used for testing the functionality of the FT232R device and drivers prior to design-in.

The electronics, including the FT232RQ chip are housed in an attractive glossy white enclosure with blue, side-lit LED Tx and Rx traffic indicators. A matching white 1m USB cable uses gold plated USB and DB9 connectors.

The US232R-100 evaluation cable is supplied in retail packaging which includes instructions together with a Drivers and Utilities CD complete with Microsoft WHQL certified VCP drivers for Windows XP. Drivers for the Apple Mac, Linux and other versions of Windows are also included on the CD.

The US232R-100 uses an enhanced RS232 level converter and is capable of communication rates from 300 baud to 1M baud.

The US232R-100 is fully RoHS compliant and is CE and FCC approved.

A shorter 10cm version is also available, p/n US232R-10.

To learn more about the US232R-100, click here.

US232R-10 Premium USB-Serial Converter

The US232R-10 is FTDI's premium USB to RS232 evaluation cable which can be used for testing the functionality of the FT232R device and drivers prior to design-in.

The electronics, including the FT232RQ chip are housed in an attractive glossy white enclosure with blue, side-lit LED TX and RX traffic indicators. A matching white 10 cm USB cable uses gold plated USB and DB9 connectors.

The US232R-10 evaluation cable is supplied in retail packaging which includes instructions together with a Drivers and Utilities CD complete with Microsoft WHQL certified VCP drivers for Windows XP. Drivers for the Apple Mac, Linux and other versions of Windows are also included on the CD.

The US232R-10 uses an enhanced RS232 level converter and is capable of communication rates from 300 baud to 1M baud.

The US232R-10 is RoHS compliant and is CE and FCC approved.

A longer 1m version is also available, p/n US232R-100.

To learn more about the US232R-10, click here.

UC232R-10 Economy USB-Serial Converter

The UC232R-10 "ChiPi" is the economy version of FTDI's USB to RS232 converter cable range. It also serves as 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 FT232R chip combined with an RS232 level converter and a few capacitors, the UC232R-10 "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 UC232R-10 "ChiPi" converter can be used with FTDI's 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 is supplied with a nicely sculpted matt white plastic plastic enclosure fitted, which covers the electronics inside. A 10cm USB cable is fitted.

The UC232R-10 is fully RoHS compliant and is supplied loose packed in an anti-static bag.

To learn more about the UC232R-10, click here.

TTL-232R-3V3 USB-Serial Converter

The TTL-232R-3V3 is a USB to Serial (TTL level) converter cable which allows for a simple way to connect TTL interface devices to USB. This version of FTDI's USB to TTL serial adapter cables has it's I/O pins configured to operate at 3.3V levels.

The TTL-232R-3V3 uses a FT232RQ device which is housed inside the USB 'A' connector and is terminated at the end of a 1.8 meter cable with a 0.1" pitch header socket which provided access to transmit (Tx), receive (Rx), RTS# and CTS#. These lines all operate at 3.3V levels. Also brought out on the header are Vcc (5V), and GND.

The TTL-232R-3V3 is fully RoHS compliant and is supplied loose packed in an anti-static bag. It is FCC and CE approved.

To learn more about the TTL-232R-3V3, click here.

TTL-232R USB-Serial Converter

The new TTL-232R is a USB - TTL serial converter cable which will allow for a simple way to connect TTL level devices to USB.

The TTL-232R uses a FT232RQ chip which is housed in the USB "A" connector and is terminated at the end of a 1.8m cable with a 0.1" pitch header socket which provides access to Transmit (Tx), Receive (Rx), RTS#, CTS#, VCC (5V) and GND.

To learn more about the TTL-232R, click here.

DLP-D USB Security Dongle

The DLP-D Security Dongle uses the FTDIChip-ID™ identification feature which is readable over USB but cannot be altered by any means.

Since each FTDIChip-ID™ is unique, this device provides a way of linking application software to a specific hardware dongle with a high level of security.

To learn more about the DLP-D, click here.

UC232R-10-NE "ChiPi" USB - RS232 Converter

The 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.

To learn more about the UC232R "ChiPi", click here.

MM232R

The MM232R is a tiny module a little bigger than a USB connector, but providing the basic functionality of a USB - Serial converter.

To learn more about the MM232R, click here.

UB232R

The UB232R provides the basic functionality of a USB - Serial converter and is even smaller than the MM232R.

To learn more about the UB232R, click here.

EVAL 232R

The EVAL 232R module is a USB - RS232 converter with additional pins to provide access to the configurable CBUS pins.

To learn more about the EVAL 232R, click here.

UM232R

The UM232R module is a USB - Serial DIP module providing access to all DBUS and CBUS pins of the FT232R.

To learn more about the UM232R, click here.

DLP Design - DLP-TILT

Based on the FT232R, the DLP-TILT USB-to-accelerometer module has four primary applications:

vibration analysis
tilt sensing
AC signal analysis
two-button mouse pointing device alternative

To learn more about the DLP-TILT, click here.

DLP Design - DLP-TEMP-G Data Acquisition Board

The DLP-TEMP-G is a USB/microcontroller based 2-channel data-acquisition system pre-programmed with firmware for reading digital temperature-sensing devices. The DLP-TEMP-G board is equipped with a type A male USB connector for direct connection to a USB port. No cable is required unless the board is to be located away from the PC, in which case a user supplied USB A-A (male-female) extension cable can be used.

To learn more about the DLP-TEMP-G, click here.

DLP Design - DLP-TxRx-G USB - Serial Adapter

The DLP-TxRx-G USB to serial adapter is designed to easily connect a microcontroller/DSP/FPGA/etc. to a host PC or upgrade a legacy RS232 device to USB with minimal design effort.

To learn more about the DLP-TxRx-G, click here.

DLP-RFID1

The DLP-RFID1 is a low-cost, USB-powered module for reading and writing ISO 15693, ISO 18000-3, and Tag-it™ passive RFID transponder tags. It has the ability to both read and write up to 256 bytes of data in addition to reading the unique identifier (UID).

All of the DLP-RFID1’s electronics and antenna reside inside the unit (3.25” x 2.3” x .83”), and all operational power is taken from the host Windows/Windows CE/Linux/Mac PC via the USB interface. The range of the internal antenna is from 2-4 inches depending upon the size of the transponder tag.

To learn more about the DLP-RFID1, click here.