FT232H Multi-Function USB to UART / FIFO SPI / I²C Converter Module

The Multi-Function USB to UART / FIFO SPI / I²C Converter Module is a high-speed, single-channel module that leverages the FT232H Chip to enable configuration with a wide range of serial and parallel industrial interfaces.

This FT232H Multi-Function Converter Module supports both high-speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) and full-speed (12 Mbps) connections, ensuring compatibility with various host systems.

With the FT232H Chip at its core, the module provides flexible and reliable interfacing for diverse communication protocols including MPSSE, making it ideal for advanced industrial and embedded applications.

Applications of the FT232H Multi-Function Converter Module

1. Single-chip USB to UART solution supporting RS232, RS422, and RS485
2. USB to FIFO communication
3. USB to FT1248 interface
4. USB to JTAG connectivity
5. USB to SPI communication
6. USB to I²C interface
7. USB to Bit-Bang mode
8. USB to Fast Serial Interface
9. USB to CPU Target Interface

Specifications of the FT232H Multi-Function Converter Module

1. Single-channel USB to serial/parallel ports with flexible configuration options
2. Operating voltage: 3.3–5 V
3. Operating temperature: -40°C to 85°C
4. Complete USB protocol handled by the FT232H Chip, no special OS USB programming required
5. Compatible with USB 2.0 high-speed (480 Mbps) and full-speed (12 Mbps)
6. Multi-Protocol Synchronous Serial Engine (MPSSE) for simplified synchronous serial design (USB to JTAG, I²C, SPI (Master), or Bit-Bang)
7. UART data transfer speed up to 12 Mbaud (RS232 rate limited by external level shifter)
8. Asynchronous 245 FIFO mode for data transfer up to 8 MB/s
9. Synchronous 245 parallel FIFO mode for maximum data transfer of 40 MB/s
10. Supports a dedicated FT1248 half-duplex interface with adjustable width, two-way data bus (1, 2, 4, or 8 bits)
11. CPU-style FIFO interface simplifies CPU interfacing
12. VCP (Virtual COM Port) and D2XX drivers from FTDI, royalty-free, eliminating most USB driver development
13. Configurable receive buffer timing