USB module aids connectivity for RS232-based applications

Supporting communications with any RS232 device, the module’s RS232 port provides full hardware handshaking capability and a data rate of up to 1Mbps. It also has three LEDs which indicate power and gives a visual indication of traffic through the module.

The FT232RQ is a proven, industry standard USB to asynchronous serial interface IC.

Device drivers for all current Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux operating systems are available for free download from http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm

The USB-COM232-PLUS1 module has a wide range of operating temperature from – 40 ºC to + 85 ºC making it suitable for applications in harsh environments.

Likely applications include industrial machinery such as CNC machines and lathes, retail equipment such as point of sale scanners, printers and other data collection devices. Other target sectors include medical monitoring devices, sports equipment and many other home automation and person electronic devices.