USB-COM422-PLUS-4 FTDI, USB-COM422-PLUS-4 Datasheet - Page 8

• Manufacturer Part Number: USB-COM422-PLUS-4
• Description: MODULE, DEV, USB-RS422, 4 COM PORT
• Manufacturer: FTDI
• Type: Developmentr

Specifications of USB-COM422-PLUS-4

• Mcu Supported Families: FT232R, FT2232, FT232BM
• Kit Features: Works With USB 1.1 & 2.0 Host And Hub Ports, FIFO
• Svhc: No SVHC (18-Jun-2010)
• 2.0 Host And Hub Ports, Fifo: 2KB Transmit Buffer, 2KB Receive Buffer
• Rohs Compliant: Yes
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

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2.1
2.1.1 Wiring
Insert the A-plug into an available USB Host or Hub port. Insert the miniB-plug into the miniB-receptacle
on the USB-COM422-PLUS4.
The USB-COM422-PLUS4 follows EIA-422 standard as a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device. If the
RS422 equipment being connected is a Data Communication Equipment (DCE) device, it’s typical that a
straight-through cable can be used.
Table 2.1 – RS422 DTE to DCE connection with straight-through cable
Some serial devices may require certain handshake signals to be connected. Refer to your device manual
for cabling details.
DTE Pin Number
Installation
Example Applications and Configurations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Signal Name
TXD- = Transmit Data,
negative polarity
TXD+ = Transmit Data,
positive polarity
RXD+ = Receive Data,
positive polarity
RXD- = Receive Data,
negative polarity
GND = signal ground
RTS- = Request To Send,
negative polarity
RTS+ = Request To Send,
positive polarity
CTS+ = Clear To Send,
positive polarity
CTS- = Clear To Send,
negative polarity
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Expected Connect Signal
RXD+
TXD+
CTS+
RTS+
RXD-
TXD-
CTS-
RTS-
GND
Document Reference No.: FT_000152
USB-COM422-PLUS4 Datasheet
Clearance No.: 107
Version 1.1
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