EasySync Premium GOLD USB-RS232 Adapter cable ( 10cm cable ) #16139

These cables use the new FTDI Series "R" chipset.

Full data sheets, schematics, application notes, and drivers are available, so this is a must for anyone wanting to get that special project running from a USB port.

US232R is our new premium USB to RS232 adapter cable. This new design sets the standards in appearance and functionality with its high gloss white enclosure and side-lit blue traffic indicators designed to appeal to discerning PC and MAC users alike. For additional connection reliability, both the USB connector and DB9 serial connector are gold plated. Based on the very latest FTDI "R" series chip set technology the US232R offers outstanding performance and quality at a remarkable price. The US232R is supplied in full retail packaging including driver CD.
MAC users will be pleased to note that the US232R supports the new Intel based platforms as well as the traditional Power PC based models.

Features
Special high gloss white finish enclosure design
Looks and works great with MAC, PC and Linux platforms
Enhanced RS232 transceiver gives serial port speed of up to 1000K bps
Adds one RS-232 serial port by connecting to USB port
Installed as standard Windows COM port
FIFO: 128 byte transmit buffer 384 byte receive buffer
Works with USB 1.1 & 2.0 host port
One DB9 male connector
Serial Communication Parameters
 -Parity: None, Even, Odd
 -Data bits: 7, 8
 -Flow control: RTS/CTS , DSR/DTR, X-ON/  X-OFF, None
Gold plated USB and DB9 connectors for enhanced connection reliability
Side-lit blue RX and TX traffic indicators
integral 10cm USB cable with molded strain relief
Quality 4-layer pcb design
COM Port Number can be changed to COM1 to COM4 to support Hyper Terminal, or any other COM port number required
Uses latest FTDI "R" type chip set & drivers for maximum compatibility
Supports Windows XP, 2003, 2000, ME, 98, Linux, MAC-OS8,9,X
Full RS-232 modem control signals
RS-232 data signals: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DTR, DCD, RI, GND
Powered by USB port. No external power adapter required.

Reviews

Check out Craig Peacock's on-line article at beyondlogic.org entitled "USB with the simplicity of RS-232 -High Speed USB Controllers for Serial and FIFO Applications" which contains a well written overview of our FT8U232AM and FT8U245AM devices.

Also have a look at Jan Axelson's USB page at: http://www.lvr.com/usb.htm



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