FTDI FT232BM USB UART IC Datasheet

FT232BM USB UART ( USB - Serial) I.C.

Brand: FTDI
Category: Other Electronics
Document type: Datasheet
Language: English
Pages: 24
File format: PDF
File size: 805 KB
Published: 05 June, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum: 63D75420962F55AE6D0CF2FC8C0D14D6
PDF: FTDI FT232BM USB UART IC Datasheet PDF

About this manual

This document is a technical datasheet for the FTDI FT232BM, which is the second generation of the company's popular USB UART integrated circuit. The device supports data transfer rates from 300 to 3M Baud in various modes including RS232, RS422, and RS485.

What's inside

Features
Enhancements
Programmable Receive Buffer Timeout
Bit Bang Mode
USB 2.0 Support
Application Areas

Specifications

Data Rate (TTL)	300 => 3M Baud
Data Rate (RS232)	300 => 1M Baud
Receive Buffer Size	384 Byte
Transmit Buffer Size	128 Byte
Supply Voltage Range	4.4v to 5.25v

Frequently asked questions

What are the application areas for this IC?

Applications include USB @RS232 Converters, Cellular and Cordless Phone interfaces, and USB Instrumentation.

Does the device support USB 2.0?

Yes, an EEPROM based option allows the FT232BM to return a USB 2.0 device descriptor as opposed to USB 1.1.

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