USB to RS232 DB9 Serial Adapter Cable
Internal Chip: FTDI FT232RL
Length:1.5M/ 3M optional
Supported OS :Windows 11/10/8.1/8/Vista/7/XP, Mac OS ,Linux
Typical Applications
1. Legacy Device Connectivity: Many older devices, such as modems, routers, serial printers, barcode scanners, and industrial machinery, use RS232 serial communication. The USB to RS232 cable allows you to connect these legacy devices to your modern computer or laptop without requiring a native serial port.
2. Programming and Debugging: The cable is commonly used by engineers and developers for programming and debugging tasks. It allows them to interface with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and other electronic devices that communicate via RS232 serial.
3. Industrial Automation: In industrial settings, various equipment and machinery still use RS232 communication for data
exchange. This cable enables technicians and engineers to monitor and control these devices using a computer.
4. Networking Equipment Configuration: Some networking equipment, like routers and switches, might have a console port that requires RS232 serial connectivity for initial setup and configuration. The USB to RS232 cable facilitates configuration tasks for network administrators.
5. Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems: Certain POS systems and retail peripherals use RS232 serial for communication. The USB to RS232 cable allows these devices to connect to modern POS terminals or computers with USB ports.
6. Lab Equipment Communication: Scientific instruments and lab equipment often rely on RS232 serial communication. The cable permits seamless integration of these instruments with computers, making data analysis and control more accessible.
7. Embedded System Development: When working on embedded systems or prototyping projects, engineers use RS232 serial to communicate with microcontrollers and other embedded components. The USB to RS232 cable aids in this communication.
8. Security System Integration: Some security systems, like surveillance cameras or access control panels, may use RS232 serial interfaces. The cable facilitates integration between these systems and computers used for monitoring or management.
9. Data Logging and Collection: The cable can be used to connect data loggers and sensors that communicate via RS232 to a computer for
data collection, storage, and analysis.
VIRTUAL COM PORT (VCP) Drivers are available for the following Operating Systems (OS):
- Windows 11,10,8.1,8,Vista,7,XP
- Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, - Server 2003, XP, Server 2008 and server 2012 R2
- Windows XP Embedded
- Windows CE 4.2, 5.0 and 6.0
- Mac OS 8/9, OS-X
- Linux 2.4 and greater - Android(J2xx / D2xx only)
See the following website link for the full driver support list including OS versions and legacy OS.
https://ftdichip.com/drivers/
Virtual COM Port (VCP) drivers cause the USB device to appear as an additional COM port available to the PC. Application software can access the USB device in the same way as it would access a standard COM port.
Please also refer to the Installation Guides documents for details on how to install the drivers.
https://ftdichip.com/document/installation-guides/
The FTDI FT232RL Chip Features:
1. Single chip USB to asynchronous serial data transfer interface.
2. Entire USB protocol handled on the chip. No USB specific firmware programming required.
3. Fully integrated 1024 bit EEPROM storing device descriptors and CBUS I/O configuration.
4. Fully integrated USB termination resistors.
5. Fully integrated clock generation with no external crystal required plus optional clock output selection enabling a glue-less interface to external MCU or FPGA.
6. Data transfer rates from 300 baud to 3 Mbaud(RS422, RS485, RS232) at TTL levels.
7. 128 byte receive buffer and 256 byte transmit buffer utilising buffer smoothing technology to allow for high data throughput.
8. FTDI’s royalty-free Virtual Com Port (VCP) and Direct (D2XX) drivers eliminate the requirement for USB driver development in most cases.
9. Unique USB FTDIChip-ID™ feature.
10. Configurable CBUS I/O pins.
11. Transmit and receive LED drive signals.
12. UART interface support for 7 or 8 data bits, 1 or 2 stop bits and odd / even / mark / space /no parity
13. FIFO receives and transmits buffers for high data throughput.
14. Synchronous and asynchronous bit bang interface options with RD# and WR# strobes.
15. Device supplied pre-programmed with unique USB serial number.
16. Supports bus powered, self-powered and highpower bus powered USB configurations.
17. Integrated +3.3V level converter for USB I/O.
18. Integrated level converter on UART and CBUS for interfacing to between +1.8V and +5V logic.
19. True 5V/3.3V/2.8V/1.8V CMOS drive output and TTL input.
20. Configurable I/O pin output drive strength.
21. Integrated power-on-reset circuit.
22. Fully integrated AVCC supply filtering - no external filtering required.
23. UART signal inversion option.
24. +3.3V (using external oscillator) to +5.25V (internal oscillator) Single Supply Operation.
25. Low operating and USB suspend current.
26. Low USB bandwidth consumption.
27. UHCI/OHCI/EHCI host controller compatible.
28. USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible.
29. -40°C to 85°C extended operating temperature range.
30. Available in compact Pb-free 28 Pin SSOP and QFN-32 packages (both RoHS compliant).
