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FTDI Chip C232HD USB 2.0 Hi-Speed to UART Cables

FTDI C232HD USB 2.0 Hi-Speed to UART Cables incorporate the FTDI FT232H USB to UART interface IC device, which handles all of the USB signalling and protocols. These cables provide a fast, simple way to connect devices with 3.3V or 5.0V digital interfaces to USB. FTDI C232HD USB 2.0 Hi-Speed to UART Cables each contain a small internal electronic circuit board, incorporating the FT232H, which is encapsulated into the USB connector end of the cable. The FT232H is a single-channel USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (480Mb/s) to UART IC. The digital interface of the cable is made up of ten individual wires, which are terminated with single-pole connectors that can be connected next to one another on a male header. The cable's digital interface logic is either 3.3V or 5.0V. The USB side of the cable is USB powered and is USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible.

Features

  • Based on the single-chip USB Hi-Speed FT232H device
  • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (480Mbits/Second) and Full Speed (12Mbits/Second) compatible
  • Entire USB protocol handled on the chip - No USB-specific firmware programming required
  • USB Type A connector for direct connection to a USB host or hub
  • USB bus-powered
  • Asynchronous UART transfer data rate up to 12Mbaud
  • UART interface support for 7 or 8 data bits, 1 or 2 stop bits and odd/even/mark/space/no parity
  • Fully assisted hardware or X-On/X-Off software handshaking
  • 1kB receive and transmit buffers for high data throughput
  • Transmit and receive LEDs
  • Adjustable receive buffer timeout
  • Support for USB suspend and resume
  • Low operating and USB suspend current
  • Low USB bandwidth consumption
  • UHCI/OHCI/EHCI host controller compatible
  • -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range
  • Cable length is 1.8m (6 feet)
  • FTDI's royalty-free VCP and D2XX drivers eliminate the requirement for USB driver development in most cases

Applications

  • Interfacing MCU/PLD/FPGA based
    designs to USB
  • USB medical applications
  • Rapid USB integration into existing
    electronic systems
  • Prototyping platform for USB interface
    on new systems
  • USB to RS232/RS422/RS485 converters
  • USB instrumentation
  • Set top box PC - USB interface
  • USB digital camera interface
  • USB hardware modems
  • USB wireless modems
  • USB bar code readers
  • USB industrial control
  • Upgrading legacy peripherals to USB

Manufacturer Resources

  • VIRTUAL COM PORT (VCP) Drivers
    • Microsoft Windows 2000, Server 2003, XP, and Server 2008
    • Microsoft Windows XP and XP 64-bit
    • Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows 7 64-bit
    • Microsoft Windows Vista and Vista 64-bit
    • Microsoft Windows CE 4.2, 5.0, and 6.0
    • Apple Mac OS-X
    • Linux 2.6 and greater
  • D2XX Direct Drivers (USB Drivers + DLL S/W Interface)
    • Microsoft Windows 2000, Server 2003, XP, and Server 2008
    • Microsoft Windows XP and XP 64-bit
    • Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows 7 64-bit
    • Microsoft Windows Vista and Vista 64-bit
    • Microsoft Windows CE 4.2, 5.0, and 6.0
    • Linux 2.4.20 and greater

These royalty-free drivers are available for a free download at http://www.ftdichip.com. Various third-party drivers are also available for various other operating systems. See http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Links.htm for details.

Cable Connections & Signal Descriptions

Chart - FTDI Chip C232HD USB 2.0 Hi-Speed to UART Cables
Published: 2012-02-28 | Updated: 2022-03-11