Technological Arts Inc.

Product Info

This is a multi-talented interface module, providing support for USB, RS232, and XBee all in one compact easy-to-use package!

• USB-to-RS232 with power breakout: interface to any microcontroller, via a solderless breadboard, your own wiring scheme, or optional DB9P
• USB-to-XBee interface via 2mm socket strips for XBee, with on-board 3.3V regulator, handshaking lines, and reset button to support easy firmware updates
• XBee breakout function: 2mm socket strips accept XBee, with two rows of 10 pins on 0.1" center underneath for bringing out all pins to breadboard or DIP socket, on-board 3.3V regulator for powering XBee, and jumper-selectable option for powering target via 5V or 3.3V

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• Features:

  • provides USB-to-RS232 interface function for any MCU module
  • breaks out +5V from USB to power your target board
  • brings out RS232 levels of TXD, RXD, and DTR signals to solder pads and optional user-installed DB9P
  • provides regulated 3.3V to power XBee and/or your target board
  • standard miniB USB connector
  • activity LEDs provided for RX and TX monitoring
  • 500mA polyfuse protects host computer's USB port from accidental shorts
  • small footprint (approx. 1.0x1.5 inches; 25x37 mm)
  • includes a DB9P connector and an assortment of 6-pin headers (male, female, and right-angle) for you to install, depending on your requirements

Product Details

Your target board can draw up to 500mA from a USB port on your computer; less, if it is plugged into a hub

Can be used with XBeePro if you remove voltage select jumper-- just watch out for the reset button!

Resources

Schematic diagram for this module

Drivers for the FT232R USB chip used in this design are available from www.ftdichip.com

Configuration utility for XBee is available from Digi