UM232R USB - Serial UART Development Module Datasheet
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Clearance No.: FTDI# 125
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UM232R USB - Serial UART
Development Module
Datasheet
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UM232R USB - Serial UART Development Module Datasheet
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1 Introduction
The UM232R is a development module which uses FTDI’s FT232RL, one of FTDI’s range of USB to UART
interface integrated circuit devices. The FT232RL is a USB to serial UART interface with optional clock
generator output, and the FTDIChip-ID™ security dongle feature. In addition, asynchronous and synchronous
bit bang interface modes are available. The FT232RL adds two new functions compared with its predecessors,
effectively making it a “3-in-1” chip for some application areas. The internally generated clock (6MHz, 12MHz,
24MHz, and 48MHz) can be brought out of the device and used to drive a microcontroller or external logic. A
unique number (the FTDIChip-ID™) is burnt into the device during manufacture and is readable over USB,
thus forming the basis of a security dongle which can be used to protect customer application software from
being copied. (Safe-Guard-IT). The UM232R is supplied on a PCB which is designed to plug into a standard
0.6” wide 24 pin DIP socket. All components used, including the FT232RL are Pb-free (RoHS compliant).
Figure 1.1 – UM232R USB Serial UART Development Module
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UM232R USB - Serial UART Development Module Datasheet
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Table of Contents
1
2
Introduction .................................................................... 2
Typical Application .......................................................... 5
2.1
2.2
Driver Support .......................................................................... 5
Features .................................................................................... 6
Key Features ............................................................................. 7
UM232R Pin Out ...................................................................... 10
Signal Descriptions ................................................................. 10
Jumper Configuration Options ................................................ 12
CBUS Signal Options ............................................................... 12
3
4
FT232RL Features and Enhancement .............................. 7
3.1
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
UM232R Pin Out and Signal Descriptions ...................... 10
5
6
Module Dimensions ....................................................... 14
FT232RL Device Characteristics and Ratings ................. 15
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
Absolute Maximum Ratings ..................................................... 15
DC Characteristics ................................................................... 15
EEPROM Reliability Characteristics ......................................... 18
Internal Clock Characteristics ................................................. 18
BUS Powered Configuration .................................................... 19
Self Powered Configuration .................................................... 20
USB Bus Powered with Power Switching Configuration .......... 21
Bus Powered with 3.3V Logic Drive / IO Supply Voltage ......... 22
7
Module Configurations .................................................. 19
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
8
9
UM232R Module Circuit Schematic ................................ 24
Internal EEPROM Configuration..................................... 25
10 Contact Information ...................................................... 27
Appendix A – References ................................................... 28
Document References ..................................................................... 28
Acronyms and Abbreviations ........................................................... 28
Appendix B – List of Tables and Figures ............................. 29
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List of Tables ................................................................................... 29
List of Figures ................................................................................. 29
Appendix C – Revision History ........................................... 30
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2 Typical Application
USB to RS232 / RS422 / RS485 Converters
Upgrading Legacy Peripherals to USB
Cellular and Cordless Phone USB data transfer cables and interfaces
Interfacing MCU / PLD / FPGA based designs to USB
USB Audio and Low Bandwidth Video data transfer
PDA to USB data transfer
USB Smart Card Readers
USB Instrumentation
USB Industrial Control
USB MP3 Player Interface
USB FLASH Card Reader / Writers
Set Top Box PC – USB interface
USB Digital Camera Interface
USB Hardware Modems
USB Wireless Modems
USB Bar Code Readers
USB Software / Hardware Encryption Dongles
USB Medical applications
2.1 Driver Support
Royalty-Free VIRTUAL COM PORT (VCP)
DRIVERS for:
Windows 10 32,64-bit
Windows 8 / 8.1 32,64-bit
Windows 7 32,64-bit
Windows Vista
Windows XP 32,64-bit
Windows XP Embedded
Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, Server 2003,
XP and Server 2008
Windows CE.NET 4.2 , 5.0 and 6.0
MAC OS OS-X
Linux 2.4 and greater
Royalty-Free D2XX Direct Drivers (USB
Drivers + DLL S/W Interface):
Windows 10 32,64-bit
Windows 8 / 8.1 32,64-bit
Windows 7 32,64-bit
Windows Vista
Windows XP 32,64-bit
Windows XP Embedded.
Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, Server 2003,
XP and Server 2008
Windows CE.NET 4.2, 5.0 and 6.0
MAC OS OS-X
Linux 2.4 and greater
The drivers listed above are all available to download for free from
www.ftdichip.com.
Various 3
rd
Party
Drivers are also available for various other operating systems – visit
www.ftdichip.com
for details.
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