FTDI Chip Development Kit USB-COM485-Plus2

FTDI Chip Adapter Board

The FTDI Chip adapter board is a USB to dual interface RS485 level serial UART incorporating FTDI’s FT2232H hi-speed USB2.0 to dual serial UART interface IC device. The FT2232H handles all the USB signalling and protocols. This adaptor provides a fast and simple way to connect devices with an RS485 interface to USB. An integrated electronics of the modules utilises the FTDI FT2232H and includes RS485 level shifters plus TXD/RXD LEDs to provide a visual indication of data traffic through the module. This board uses a standard USB-B device connector for connection to an upstream host or hub port. It requires USB device drivers, which is used to make the board appear as a Virtual COM Port (VCP). This allows existing serial communication software such as HyperTerminal to exchange data through the module to a legacy RS485 peripheral device.

Features and Benefits

Easy plug and play installation and RS-485 device connection
Operates with USB 1.1 and 2.0 host and hub ports
Industry Standard FTDI chip set and device drivers for maximum compatibility
Powered by USB port, no external power adapter required
Serial port speed up to 10Mbps
Two DE-9P male connector
LEDs indicate USB enumeration, RxD and TxD for monitoring port status and easy diagnostics
Operating temperature ranges between -40°C and 85°C
Echo and non-echo modes can be selected
Supports Windows Server 2008, 2003, Vista, XP, 2000, Windows CE, Linux, Mac OS X

Applications

Embedded systems
Communication

Certifications

ANSI/ESD S20.20:2014
BS EN 61340-5-1:2007
CE
FCC certified

Datasheet

ESD Control Selection Guide V1