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Document Reference No.: FT_000135

USB-COM422-PLUS2 Datasheet

Version 1.2

Clearance No.: FTDI#103

1 Introduction

The USB-COM422-PLUS2 is a USB to a dual interface RS422 level serial UART adaptor incorporating

FTDI’s FT2232H Hi-Speed USB2.0 (480Mb/s) to dual serial UART interface IC device. The FT2232H

handles all the USB signaling and protocols. The adaptor provides a fast, simple way to connect devices

with an RS422 interface to USB.

USB-COM422-PLUS2 is a USB to a dual-port RS422 adapter.

The integrated electronics of the USB-COM422-PLUS2 utilise the FTDI FT2232H and includes RS422 level

shifters plus TXD/RXD LEDs to provide a visual indication of data traffic through the module.

Figure 1.1 USB-COM422-Plus2

The module uses a standard USB-B device connector for connection to an upstream host or hub port.

RS422-level signals, including modem handshake signals, are available on an industry-standard DE-9P

connector. The maximum RS422-level data rate is 10Mbps.

The USB-COM422-Plus2 module requires USB device drivers, available free from www.ftdichip.com, which

are used to make the USB-COM422-Plus2 appear as a Virtual COM Port (VCP). This allows existing serial

communications software, such as HyperTerminal, to exchange data through the USB-COM422-Plus2 to a

legacy RS422 peripheral device.