Future Technology Devices International Ltd
TTL-232R
TTL to USB Serial Converter Range of
Cables
Datasheet
Document Reference No.: FT_000054
Version 2.01
Issue Date: 2008-08-28
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Document Reference No.: FT_000054
TTL-232R
TTL TO USB SERIAL CONVERTER RANGE OF CABLES Datasheet Version 2.01
Clearance No.: FTDI# 53
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Description
The
TTL-232R
cables are a family of USB to TTL serial UART converter cables incorporating FTDI’s
FT232RQ USB to Serial UART interface IC device which handles all the USB signalling and protocols. The
cables provide a fast, simple way to connect devices with a TTL level serial interface to USB.
Each TTL-232R cable contains a small internal electronic circuit board, utilising the FT232R, which is
encapsulated into the USB connector end of the cable. The FT232R datasheet,
DS_FT232R,
is available at
http://www.ftdichip.com.
The other end of the cable comes with a selection of different connectors
supporting various applications – see Table 1.1
Cables are FCC, CE, RoHS compliant and are available at TTL levels of +5V and +3.3V.
Cables are available with either a 6-way SIL,0.1” pitch connector, a 3.5mm Audio Jack, an 8 way, keyed
2mm pitch connector (intended for use with VMUSIC2 or VDRIVE2) or bare, tinned wire ended
connections (see Table 1.1)
The USB side of the cable is USB powered and USB 2.0 full speed compatible. Each cable is 1.8m long
and supports a data transfer rate up to 3 Mbaud. Each cable supports the FTDIChip-ID™, with a unique
USB serial number programmed into the FT232R. This feature can be used to create a security or
password protected file transfer access using the cable. Further information and examples on this feature
are available at
http://www.ftdichip.com
under
FTDIChip-ID Projects.
The TTL-232R cables require USB drivers, available free from
http://www.ftdichip.com,
which are
used to make the FT232R in the cable appear as a virtual COM port (VCP). This then allows the user to
communicate with the USB interface via a standard PC serial emulation port (for example TTY). Another
FTDI USB driver, the D2XX driver, can also be used with application software to directly access the
FT232R on the cable though a DLL. This is illustrated in the Figure 1.1
Various Connector
Options
TTY
TTL-232R
USB
Wire Ended
3mm Audio Jack
6 way, 0.1" Single In Line connector
8 way, Keyed,2mm, Single In Line
connector
VCP
Virtual COM Port
Various Connector
Options
Wire Ended
TTY
D2XX
3mm Audio Jack
USB
6 way, 0.1" Single In Line connector
8 way, Keyed,2mm, Single In Line
connector
Software application access to USB via D2XX
Figure 1.1 Using the TTL-232R Cable
DLL
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1.1
Available Cables and Part Numbers
The following Table 1.1 gives details of the available TTL-232R cables.
Part Number
Description
End Connector*
Cable details
TTL-232R-5V
**
USB to UART cable with +5V TTL level
UART signals.
6 core, UL2464
6 pin SIL, 0.1” pitch
24 AWG,
diam=5mm
6 core, UL2464
6 pin SIL, 0.1” pitch
24 AWG,
diam=5mm
6 core, UL2464
24 AWG,
diam=5mm
6 core, UL2464
24 AWG,
diam=5mm
2 core and spiral,
TTL-232R-3V3
USB to UART cable with +3.3V TTL level
UART signals.
TTL-232R-5V-
WE
**
USB to UART cable with +5V TTL level
UART signals.
Wire Ended (no
connector)
TTL-232R-3V3-
WE
USB to UART cable with +3.3V TTL level
UART signals.
Wire Ended (no
connector)
TTL-232R-5V-
AJ
**
USB to UART cable with +5V TTL level
UART signals.
3.5mm Audio Jack
24 AWG
diam=5mm
2 core and spiral,
TTL-232R-3V3-
AJ
USB to UART cable with +3.3V TTL level
UART signals.
3.5mm Audio Jack
24 AWG
diam=5mm
8 way, keyed, 2mm
TTL-232R-3V3-
2mm
USB to UART cable with +3.3V TTL level
UART signals.
connector for use
with FTDI VDRIVE2
or VMUSIC2 modules
Table 1.1 TTL-232R Cables Descriptions and Part Numbers
*
7 core, UL2464
26 AWG,
diam=5mm
FTDI supports customised end connector designs. For more information, please contact FTDI Sales Team
(sales1@ftdichip.com)
These cables are identical to cables which do not have the “5V” in the part number. The 5V was added to the part
number for clarity
.
**
1.2
Certifications
FTDI TTL-232R range of cables are fully RoHs compliant as well as CE and FCC certified (with the
exception of the TTL-232R-XX-WE cables which have not yet completed FCC and CE testing).
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Table of Contents
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Description ..................................................................................... 1
1.1
1.2
Available Cables and Part Numbers ............................................................... 2
Certifications ................................................................................................. 2
2
Typical Applications ........................................................................ 4
2.1
2.2
Driver Support .............................................................................................. 4
Features ........................................................................................................ 5
3
4
Features of FT232R applicable toTTL-232R Cables ......................... 6
TTL-232R-5V and TTL-232R-3V3 Cables ......................................... 7
4.1
4.2
4.3
TTL-232R-5V, TTL-232R-3V3 Connector Pin Out and Mechanical details ...... 7
TTL-232R-5V and TTL-232R-3V3 Cable Signal Descriptions .......................... 7
TTL-232R-5V and TTL-232R-3V3 Electrical Parameters ................................. 8
TTL-232R-5V Electrical Parameters .............................................................. 8
TTL-232R-3V3 Electrical Parameters ............................................................ 8
4.3.1
4.3.2
5
TTL-232R-5V-AJ and TTL-232R-3V3-AJ ........................................ 10
5.1
TTL-232R-5V-AJ, TTL-232R-3V3-AJ Connector Pin Out and Mechanical
details ................................................................................................................... 10
5.2
5.3
TTL-232R-5V-AJ and TTL-232R-3V3-AJ Cable Signal Descriptions .............. 11
TTL-232R-5V-AJ and TTL-232R-3V3-AJ Electrical Parameters ..................... 11
TTL-232R-5V-AJ Electrical Parameters........................................................ 11
TTL-232R-3V3-AJ Electrical Parameters ...................................................... 12
5.3.1
5.3.2
6
TTL-232R-5V-WE and TTL-232R-3V3-WE Cables .......................... 13
6.1
6.2
6.3
TTL-232R-5V-WE, TTL-232R-3V3-WE Connections and Mechanical Details 13
TTL-232R-5V-WE and TTL-232R-3V3-WE Cable Signal Descriptions ............ 13
TTL-232R-5V-WE and TTL-232R-3V3-WE Electrical Parameters .................. 13
TTL-232R-5V-WE Electrical Parameters ...................................................... 14
TTL-232R-3V3-WE Electrical Parameters .................................................... 14
6.3.1
6.3.2
7
TTL-232R-3V3-2mm Cables .......................................................... 15
7.1
7.2
7.3
TTL-232R-3V3-2mm Connector Pin Out and Mechanical details .................. 15
TTL-232R-3V3-2mm Cable Signal Descriptions ........................................... 16
TTL-232R-3V3-2mm Electrical Parameters.................................................. 16
8
9
Cable PCB Circuit Schematic ......................................................... 17
Contact Information ..................................................................... 18
Appendix A - Cable EEPROM Configuration ......................................... 19
Appendix B - List of Figures and Tables.............................................. 21
Appendix C - Revision History ............................................................ 22
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Typical Applications
USB to Serial TTL Level Converter
Upgrading Legacy Peripherals to USB
Interface Microcontroller UART or I/O to USB
Interface FPGA / PLD to USB
Interface to FTDI VDRIVE2 or VMUSIC2
modules.
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Replace MAX232 type level shifters allowing for
direct connection of products to PC via USB
USB Instrumentation PC interface
USB Industrial Control
USB Software / Hardware Encryption Dongles
2.1
Driver Support
Royalty free VIRTUAL COM PORT
(VCP) DRIVERS for...
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Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, Server 2003, XP
and Server 2008
Windows XP and XP 64-bit
Windows Vista and Vista 64-bit
Windows XP Embedded
Windows CE 4.2, 5.0 and 6.0
Mac OS 8/9, OS-X
Linux 2.4 and greater
Royalty free D2XX
Direct
Drivers
(USB Drivers + DLL S/W Interface)
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Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, Server 2003, XP
and Server 2008
Windows XP and XP 64-bit
Windows Vista and Vista 64-bit
Windows XP Embedded
Windows CE 4.2, 5.0 and 6.0
Linux 2.4 and greater
The drivers listed above are all available to download for free from
www.ftdichip.com.
Various 3rd
Party Drivers are also available for various other operating systems - see
www.ftdichip.com
for details.