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Document Reference No.: FT_000118

USB-COM232-PLUS1 Datasheet

Version 1.2

Clearance No.: FTDI# 76

1 Introduction

1.1 Functional Description

The USB-COM-Plus modules are a family of communication devices. This model, USB-COM232-Plus1,

provides a simple method of adapting legacy serial devices with RS232 interfaces to modern USB ports.

This is accomplished by incorporating the industry standard FTDI FT232R USB-Serial bridge chip.

The integrated electronics of the USB-COM232-PLUS1 utilise the FTDI FT232R and includes RS232 level

shifters plus TXD/RXD LEDs to provide a visual indication of data traffic through the module.

Figure 1.1 USB-COM232-Plus1

The module uses a standard USB-B device connector for connection to an upstream host or hub port.

RS232-level signals, including modem handshake signals, are available on an industry-standard DE-9P

connector. The maximum RS232-level data rate is 1Mbps.

Pin 9 of the DE-9P connector can be configured to output (+5V) with a configuration utility available free

from www.ftdichip.com.

The USB-COM232-Plus1 module requires USB device drivers, available free from www.ftdichip.com, which

are used to make the USB-COM232-Plus1 appear as a Virtual COM Port (VCP). This allows existing serial

communications software, such as HyperTerminal, to exchange data through the USB-COM232-Plus1 to a

legacy RS232 peripheral device.