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FT232R - USB to serial UART interface IC

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The FTDI FT232R is a USB to serial UART interface with optional clock generator output, and the new FTDIChip-ID™ security dongle feature. In addition, asynchronous and synchronous bit bang interface modes are available. USB to serial designs using the FT232R have been further simplified by fully integrating the external EEPROM, clock circuit and USB resistors onto the device.

The FT232R adds two new functions compared with its predecessors (FT8U232A/FT232BM), 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.

The FT232R is available in two different Pb-free (RoHS compliant) packages - the FT232RL comes in a compact 28-Lead SSOP package and the FT232RQ comes in a ultra-compact 5x5mm QFN-32 package.

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Single-chip USB to asynchronous serial data
Full handshaking & modem interface signals
300 Baud => 3M Baud (TTL)
300 Baud => 1M Baud (RS232)
300 Baud => 3M Baud (RS422/RS485)
384 Byte Rx buffer/128 Byte Tx buffer
Adjustable Rx buffer timeout
Hardware or X-On/X-Off handshaking
Auto transmit buffer control for RS485
USB suspend/resume via SLEEP#,RI# pins
Support for High Power mode via PWREN#
Bit-Bang Mode creates in-built IO port
Interfaces to 5V and 3.3V logic
Integrated 3.3V regulator for USB IO
Integrated Power-On-Reset circuit
USB Bulk transfer mode
4.35V to 5.25V single supply operation
USB 1.1 compliant, USB 2.0 compatible
28 Pin SSOP (FT232RL) or 32 pin QFP (FT232RQ)
Range of Evaluation modules

ANY existing RS232/422/485 equipment
Audio products
Handheld & scientific equipment
External cable adaptors
Data loggers
Vehicle diagnostic EQUIPMENT
Security & Fire Panels
Point of Sale terminals
Speed Camera Detectors

Part Number	Package Type	Pack Size
FT232RL-C-REEL	28-pin SSOP	Reel of 2000
FT232RL-C-REEL1000	28-pin SSOP	Reel of 1000
FT232RL-C-REEL500	28-pin SSOP	Reel of 500
FT232RL-C-REEL250	28-pin SSOP	Reel of 250
FT232RL-C-REEL100	28-pin SSOP	Reel of 100
FT232RL-C-TUBE	28-pin SSOP	Tube of 47
FT232RQ-REEL	32-pin QFN	Reel of 6000
FT232RQ-REEL1000	32-pin QFN	Reel of 1000
FT232RQ-REEL500	32-pin QFN	Reel of 500
FT232RQ-REEL250	32-pin QFN	Reel of 250
FT232RQ-REEL100	32-pin QFN	Reel of 100
FT232RQ-TRAY	32-pin QFN	Tray of 490
UM232R	2 x 12-pin Headers	Each

FTDI FT232R USB to UART IC Datasheet
Datasheet for the FTDI FT232R USB to serial UART IC
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FTDI UM232R Datasheet
Datasheet for the FTDI UM232R USB to serial UART development module.
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The UM232R module is a USB - Serial UART (TTL) development module for the FT232R IC device. The module supports USB to UART interfacing at 5V / 3V TTL levels. Voltage levels are set via onboard jumpers. I/O headers available to provide access to all UART and CBUS interface pins of the FT232R device.

Versatile Range of Evaluation Kits

The FTDI extensive range of evaluation kits represent the quickest way to get learn about USB, with many of the kits allowing you to get running in less than 30 minutes.

Volume pricing is available which is flexible enough to mean you could embed a module within your design for minimal time-to-market turnaround.

Custom PID service
For volume applications Alpha Micro can provide a Product Identifier (PID) under the FTDI "umbrella scheme" that can be used to personalise a design based on the FT232Rx so that your end user will see your product name in the Windows Install Wizard for extra brand awareness.

There is an added benefit that the driver is tagged to your hardware and cannot be used by other devices. This feature can only be used with FTDI chips, the Vendor ID (VID) must remain untouched. Please contact our sales team for more information on this facility.

Customers should use MPROG to program this feature and any other changes to the default settings within the EEPROM (which must be fitted if this feature is required). MPROG is free to use and performs the programming tasks over the USB.