[FTDI Chip]

Description
The USB-RS485 cable is a USB to RS485 levels serial UART converter cable incorporating FTDI‟s FT232RQ USB to serial UART interface IC device which handles all the USB signalling and protocols. The cable provides a fast, simple way to connect devices with a RS485 interface to USB.

Features
USB-RS485 converter cable provides a USB to RS485 serial interface with customised end connectors.
Entire USB protocol handled by the electronics in the cable.
EIA/TIA-485 communication interface with low power requirements.
UART interface support for 7 or 8 data bits, 1 or 2 stop bits and odd / even / mark / space / no parity.
Internal EEPROM with user writeable area.
FTDI‟s royalty-free VCP allow for communication as a standard emulated COM port and D2XX „direct‟ drivers provide DLL application programming interface.
Visual indication of Tx and Rx traffic via LEDs in the transparent USB connector.
X-On / X-Off software handshaking.
Data transfer rates from 300 baud to 3 Mbaud.
Support for FT232R FTDIChip-ID™ feature for improved security.
Low USB bandwidth consumption.
UHCI / OHCI / EHCI host controller compatible.
USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible.
-40°C to +85°C operating temperature range.
Cable length is 1.80m (6 feet).
ESD Protection for RS-485 I/O's
  ±15kV Human Body Model (HBM)
  ±15kV EN61000-4-2 Air Gap Discharge
  ±8kV EN61000-4-2 Contact Discharge
FCC and CE compliant.
Custom versions available on request (subject to MOQ).
RoHS Compliant

Typical Applications
USB to serial RS485 level converter.
Upgrading legacy peripherals to USB.
Interface Microcontroller UART or I/O to USB.
Interface FPGA or PLD to USB.
USB Instrumentation PC interface.
USB industrial control.
USB password protected file transfers.