FT8U232
Overview
The FT8U232AM is a cost-effective single chip USB UART ( U-UART ) solution for transferring serial data over USB. With data transfer rates of up to 920k baud ( RS232 ) and 2,000 k baud ( RS422 / RS485 ) , the FT8U232AM significantly raises the performance level above that above that of traditional ISA and PCI based UART solutions whilst offering true plug and play and easy interfacing through it’s USB interface.
- Single Chip Multi-Function Data Transfer Solution RS232 link from 300 baud to 920K baud RS422/RS485 Link to 2000K baud 384 byte receive buffer / 128 byte transmit buffer for high data throughput Full hardware assisted or X-On/X-Off handshaking Support for Event Characters and Line Break condition Auto Transmit Buffer control for RS485 Compact 32 pin ( 7mm x 7mm ) MQFP package Integrated 6MHz - 48MHz Clock Multiplier aids FCC and CE compliance Integrated 3.3v Regulator - No External Regulator Required 4.4v .. 5.25v Single Supply Operation UHCI / OHCI Compliant USB 1.1 Specification Compliant USB VID, PID, Serial Number and Product Description Strings in external E2PROM.
- Virtual COM Port Drivers for - Windows 98 and Windows 98 SE Windows 2000 Windows Millennium ** Apple iMAC ** Linux ** Application Areas USB ISDN and ADSL Modems Ù PDA Interface Cables USB Ù RS232 Converters / Cables USB Ù RS422 / RS485 High Speed Industrial USB Links USB Digital Cameras USB I/F for MP3 players Ultra-high performance Serial Port for legacy free PC system boards / Easy PC’s USB 56k / V90 Modems Ù USB data transfer cables USB Ù USB null-modem cables USB ÙSerial Bar Code Readers USB USB Instrumentation Note ** = Currently in development
