Technological Arts Inc.

Product Info

This module provides USB-to-RS232 conversion, plus USB power breakout to supply your target board. As a bonus, a 3.3V regulator is included so you can power 5V or 3V targets!

Features:

• USB-to-RS232 translation of TX, RX, and DTR signals
• on-board 3.3V regulator
• jumper-selectable option for powering target via 5V or 3.3V
• activity LEDs provided for RX and TX monitoring
• 500mA polyfuse protects host computer's USB port from accidental shorts
• flying leads with two-pin Molex connector plugs into power jack on virtually all Technological Arts microcontroller boards
• DB9P connector plugs into any target board having DB9S
• small footprint (approx. 1.0x2.0 inches; 25x51 mm)

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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.

Resources

Schematic diagram for this module is available from http://support.technologicalarts.ca/docs/ApplicationBoards/USB%20Boards/USB2X232sch.pdf. Hardwired to Configuration 1) shown on schematic.

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