FT230XQ-R

Product Overview

• Category: USB to UART interface IC
• Use: Provides a bridge between USB and UART interfaces
• Characteristics: High-performance, compact size, low power consumption
• Package: QFN (Quad Flat No-leads) package
• Essence: Enables easy integration of USB connectivity into various electronic devices
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging, quantity varies based on supplier

Specifications

• Interface: USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible
• UART Interface: Supports baud rates from 300bps to 3Mbps
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Data Transfer Formats: 7 or 8 data bits, 1 or 2 stop bits, and odd/even/mark/space/no parity
• GPIO Pins: 4 general-purpose I/O pins
• USB Power Management: Supports USB suspend, resume, and remote wakeup operations

Pin Configuration

The FT230XQ-R has a total of 16 pins arranged as follows:

1. VCCIO - Power supply for the IO pins
2. GND - Ground reference
3. TXD - Transmit Data (UART)
4. RXD - Receive Data (UART)
5. RTS# - Request To Send (UART)
6. CTS# - Clear To Send (UART)
7. DTR# - Data Terminal Ready (UART)
8. DSR# - Data Set Ready (UART)
9. DCD# - Data Carrier Detect (UART)
10. RI# - Ring Indicator (UART)
11. GP0 - General Purpose I/O pin 0
12. GP1 - General Purpose I/O pin 1
13. GP2 - General Purpose I/O pin 2
14. GP3 - General Purpose I/O pin 3
15. USBDM - USB Data Minus
16. USBDP - USB Data Plus

Functional Features

• Provides a seamless interface between USB and UART protocols
• Supports various data transfer formats and baud rates
• Low power consumption for energy-efficient operation
• Compact size allows for easy integration into small electronic devices
• USB power management features enable efficient power usage
• GPIO pins offer additional flexibility for device control

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-performance USB to UART conversion - Wide range of supported baud rates - Small form factor for space-constrained designs - Low power consumption for energy efficiency - Easy integration into electronic devices

Disadvantages: - Limited number of GPIO pins - Requires external components for complete functionality - May require additional drivers for certain operating systems

Working Principles

The FT230XQ-R acts as a bridge between USB and UART interfaces. It converts USB data packets into UART serial data and vice versa. The IC handles the protocol translation, allowing seamless communication between USB-enabled devices and devices using UART interfaces. The FT230XQ-R also incorporates USB power management features, enabling efficient power usage and supporting various USB operations such as suspend, resume, and remote wakeup.

Application Field Plans

The FT230XQ-R is widely used in various applications that require USB to UART connectivity. Some common application fields include:

1. Embedded Systems: Enables USB connectivity in microcontroller-based embedded systems.
2. Industrial Automation: Facilitates communication between industrial equipment and computers.
3. Consumer Electronics: Allows USB interfacing in devices like gaming consoles, set-top boxes, etc.
4. Internet of Things (IoT): Integrates USB connectivity in IoT devices for data transfer.
5. Medical Devices: Provides USB to UART conversion in medical equipment for data exchange.

Alternative Models

1. FT232R: Similar USB to UART interface IC with additional features and more GPIO pins.
2. CP2102N: USB to UART bridge controller with enhanced features and low power consumption.
3. PL2303HXD: USB to UART TTL converter module with compact size and easy integration.

These alternative models offer similar functionality to the FT230XQ-R and can be considered based on specific requirements and design constraints.

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