Document Reference No.: FT_000116
USB TO RS422 SERIAL CONVERTER CABLE Datasheet
Version 1.2
Clearance No.: FTDI# 74
3.2 Features
USB-RS422 converter cable provides a USB to
RS422 serial interface with customised end
connectors.
X-On / X-Off software handshaking.
Data transfer rates from 300 baud to 3 Mbaud.
Support for FT232R FTDIChip-ID™ feature for
improved security.
Entire USB protocol handled by the electronics
in the cable.
Low USB bandwidth consumption.
EIA/TIA-422 communication interface with low
power requirements.
UHCI / OHCI / EHCI host controller compatible.
USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible.
UART interface support for 7 or 8 data bits, 1
or 2 stop bits and odd / even / mark / space /
no parity.
-40°C to +85°C operating temperature range.
Cable length is 1.80m (6 feet).
Internal EEPROM with user writeable area.
ESD Protection for RS-422 I/O's
FTDI’s royalty-free VCP allow for
±15kV Human Body Model (HBM)
±15kV EN61000-4-2 Air Gap Discharge
±8kV EN61000-4-2 Contact Discharge
communication as a standard emulated COM
port and D2XX ‘direct’ drivers provide DLL
application programming interface.
FCC and CE compliant.
Visual indication of Tx and Rx traffic via LEDs in
the transparent USB connector.
Custom versions available on request (subject
to MOQ).
RoHS Compliant
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