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Document Reference No.: FT_000118

USB-COM232-PLUS1 Datasheet

Version 1.2

Clearance No.: FTDI# 76

7 Environmental Approvals & Declarations

7.1 EMI Compatibility

FCC and CE

The USB-COM232-Plus1 has been tested to be compliant with both FCC Part 15 Subpart B and European

EMC Directive.

NOTE: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,

in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

IEC60601

The USB-COM232-Plus1 has been tested to be compliant with IEC60601-1-2: Medical electrical

equipment - Part 1: General requirements for safety – 2, Collateral standard: Electromagnetic

compatibility.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

7.2 Safety

The USB-COM232-Plus1 is defined as Limited Power Supply (LPS) device, with operating voltages under

60VDC.

7.3 Environmental

The USB-COM232-Plus1 is a lead-free device that complies with the following environmental directives:

RoHS, WEEE, REACH, PFOS and DecaBDE.

7.4 Reliability

The USB-COM232-Plus1 is designed as a robust USB-Serial module for use in many environments. There

are no user-serviceable parts. Any failure will require a replacement of the unit.

7.4.1 MTTF

The Mean Time To Failure is calculated at TBD hours.