Technical datasheet for the FTDI C232HD USB‑to‑UART cable, detailing specifications, driver support and compliance.
The C232HD cable incorporates FTDI’s FT232H USB‑to‑UART IC to provide a simple way to connect 3.3 V digital interfaces to a USB host. The cable is 1.8 m long, bus‑powered and presents a virtual COM port (VCP) or can be accessed directly via FTDI’s D2XX driver.
Key features include USB 2.0 Hi‑Speed (480 Mb/s) and Full‑Speed (12 Mb/s) compatibility, a 3.3 V digital interface, optional 5 V output variant, and full RoHS, CE and FCC compliance. Electrical parameters, pin assignments and mechanical dimensions are listed in the datasheet.
| Cable length | 1.8 m (6 ft) |
|---|---|
| Data transfer rate | up to 12 Mbaud |
| USB speed | Hi‑Speed 480 Mb/s, Full‑Speed 12 Mb/s |
| Digital interface voltage | 3.3 V |
| Power output (DDHSP variant) | 250 mA @ 3.3 V |
| Power output (EDHSP variant) | 450 mA @ 5.0 V |
| Operating temperature range | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Compliance | RoHS, CE, FCC |
Yes, the cable is fully RoHS compliant and also CE and FCC certified.
The cable supports asynchronous UART transfer rates up to 12 Mbaud.