USB Programmer

The USB A connection is required for programming the range of CPU Core xCHIPS over the USB-serial bridge provided by the FT232R.

Features & specifications:
- based on FT232R From FTDI Limited
- USB A connector for simple connectivity without the need of a cable
- programming interface for core xCHIPs such as CW01, CR01 and CC01
- equipped with switches that allow the user to switch serial and programming configurations
- RGB LED for programming indicators
- single chip USB to asynchronous serial data transfer interface
- entire USB protocol handled on the chip. No USB specific firmware programming required
- fully integrated 1024 bit EEPROM for storing device descriptors
- data transfer rates from 300 baud to 3 Mbaud
- 128 byte receive buffer and 256 byte transmit buffer utilizing buffer smoothing technology to allow for high data throughput
- unique USB FTDIChip-ID™ feature
- transmit and receive LED signals
- UART interface support for 7 or 8 data bits, 1 or 2 stop bits and odd / even / mark / space / no parity.
- FIFO receives and transmits buffers for high data throughput
- device supplied pre-programmed with unique USB serial number
- UART signal inversion option
- low operating and USB suspend current
- low USB bandwidth consumption
- UHCI/OHCI/EHCI host controller compatible
- USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible
- -40°C to 85°C extended operating temperature range.

 Applications:
- serial programming of xCHIPS
- serial interface for debugging
- serial data monitoring
- USB-serial internet link for IoT devices