USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module Datasheet

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USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module
Datasheet
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Introduction
The FT4232H based USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module is a USB interface expansion module targeted at
connecting to the FTDI V2DIPx modules to expand the number of interfaces. However, it is not limited to
this application. It can also be used as a hub device or an FT4232H evaluation module. The module has a
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed hub chip which supports up to three external downstream USB ports: 2 via a dual USB
connector and 1 via the DIL connector pins. Aditionally, by utilizing the FT4232H USB Hi-Speed four-port
bridge chip which handles all the USB signalling and protocols, the module can easily support up to 4
flexible interfacing ports. It is ideal for development purposes to quickly prove functionality of adding
USB to a target design.
Figure 1.1 - FT4232H Serial/Hub Module
The module utilises the GL850G USB 2.0 hub controller which provides a low-cost, and widely used USB
2.0 hub solution, to provide up to 4 downstream USB ports. The GL850G is a single USB hub solution.
The GL850G is a full function solution which support both Individual/Gang power management modes
and two-color (green/amber) status LED. GL850G can be used with an external EEPROM (on the module)
which can be used to customize PID/VID and other more complicated settings.
The FT4232H used on the Module is FTDI’s 5th generation of USB devices. The FT4232H is a USB 2.0 HiSpeed (480Mb/s) to UART/MPSSE IC. The device features four interfaces that can be configured for
asynchronous or synchronous serial communications. Two of these interfaces have an option to be
independently configured via an MPSSE engine. This allows the FT4232H to operate as two UART/BitBang ports plus two MPSSE engines which can be used to emulate JTAG, SPI, I2C, Bit-bang or other
synchronous serial modes. The FT4232H datasheet, DS_FT4232H, is available at
http://ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/DataSheets/ICs/DS_FT4232H.pdf
The block diagram of FT4232H Hub Module is shown in Figure 1.2.
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Figure 1.2 – Block diagram of USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module
As the block diagram Figure 1.2 shows, the USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module routes the signals from the
GL850G and FT4232H devices to two 18-pin, 0.1”, single-row headers and a dual-port USB A-type
socket. This allows easy connection to most PCB header sockets and ribbon cables.
To reduce the connector pin count, only channel A and B fan out all the 8 data signals to the 18-pin
header. For the channel C and channel D, since many designs only use the TXD/RXD/CTS/RTS signals in
UART communication, only these 4 data signals are fanned out. This meets most application
requirements.
To use the FT4232H connected to a PC , the FT4232H Hub Module requires specific USB device drivers,
available free from http://www.ftdichip.com. The drivers are used to make the FT4232H on the
Module appear as a four virtual COM ports (VCP). This then allows the user to communicate with the USB
interface via a standard PC serial emulation port (TTY). Another FTDI USB driver, the D2XX driver, can
also be used with application software to directly access the FT4232H on the Mini Module though a DLL.
The main target application for the USB hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module is that it can be attached to the FTDI
VNC2 based V2DIPx modules (there are 6 different sizes) as a expansion module. By connecting the USB
Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module to the USB socket on the V2DIPx modules, the two modules can work as a
single module to be placed on the bread board. The USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module expands the
interfaces of V2DIPx module with up to 3 USB ports and 4 serial ports. More information is available on
the V2DIPx modules at http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/Modules/DevelopmentModules.htm.
1.1 Part Numbers
Part Number
Description
FT-MOD-4232HUB
USB Hi-Speed_Serial/Hub_Module
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Table of Contents
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Introduction............................................................................................ 1
1.1
2
3
Part Numbers ....................................................................................................... 2
Typical Applications .............................................................................. 4
2.1
Features ............................................................................................................... 4
2.2
Driver Support ..................................................................................................... 4
Electrical Details .................................................................................... 5
3.1
Power Supply of FT4232H Hub Module ............................................................. 8
4
Mechanical details ................................................................................. 9
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Schematic Diagram ............................................................................. 10
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Contact Information............................................................................. 12
Appendix A – FT4232H EEPROM Configuration........................................................ 10
Appendix B – List of Figures and Tables ................................................................... 11
List of Figures............................................................................................................... 11
List of Tables ................................................................................................................ 11
Appendix C – Revision History ................................................................................... 12
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Typical Applications
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Expansion module for the FTDI V2DIPx modules to expand usb ports and interfaces.

Rapid USB integration into existing electronic systems.

Prototyping platform for USB interface on new systems.
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USB 2.0 hub device to support up to 3 downstream USB ports.
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USB to muli-port JTAG, SPI and I2C interfaces (Two Multi-Protocol Synchronous Serial Engines –
MPSSE – available with the FT4232H)

USB to multi-port asynchronous serial interfaces (up to 4 ports available).
2.1 Features
The USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module has the following features:
General:

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible

Defaults to 4 RS232 interfaces.

One standard Type A USB header to connect to
the Host

Asynchronous Serial data transfer rates from
300 baud to 12 Mbaud at TTL levels

USB Hi-Speed FT4232H device for USBSerial/Bitbang communications. Entire USB
protocol handled by USB module
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Synchronous Serial (MPSSE) data rates of up to
30Mbps on JTAG, SPI and I2C

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed hub controller integrated to
support up to 3 downstream USB ports

One dual-port USB A socket and 0.1” pitch
header to support up to 3 downstream USB
ports

USB hub controller and FT4232H are USB bus
powered – no external power supply needed

Green/Amber status LED for downstream USB
port 2&3.

External power input pin available to supply
external downstream USB ports.

LED indicating power supply to external
downstream USB ports

Support for USB suspend and resume


4 Asynchronous serial interfaces available
which include 2 independent MPSSE engines.
Onboard EEPROM 93LC56 for FT4232H
configuration

UHCI / OHCI / EHCI host controller compatible
2.2 Driver Support
Royalty free VIRTUAL COM PORT
Royalty free D2XX Direct Drivers
(VCP) DRIVERS for...
(USB Drivers + DLL S/W Interface)

Windows 10 32, 64-bit
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Windows 10 32, 64-bit

Windows 8/8.1 32, 64-bit
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Windows 8/8.1 32, 64-bit
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Windows 2000, Server 2003, XP Server 2008
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Windows 2000, Server 2003, Server 2008
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Windows XP and XP 64-bit
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Windows XP and XP 64-bit
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Windows Vista and Vista 64-bit
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Windows Vista and Vista 64-bit
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Windows 7 and 7 64-bit
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Windows 7 and 7 64-bit
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Windows XP Embedded
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Windows XP Embedded
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Windows CE 4.2, 5.0, 5.2 and 6.0
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Windows CE 4.2, 5.0, 5.2 and 6.0
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Mac OS-X

Linux (2.4 or later) and Linux x86_64

Linux (2.6.9 or later)
The drivers listed above are all available to download for free from www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm
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Electrical Details
The electrical details and connections of the USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module are shown in Figure 3.1
and table 3.1 – table 3.3.
Figure 3.1 USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module Electrical Connections (Top View)
USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module has 4 connectors on the board. The detailed descriptions of these
connectors are listed in Table 3.1.
Reference
Designator
CN1
CN2
Description
USB A signal header to connect to the host port
Dual-port USB A socket connects to 2 downstream
USB devices
CN3
0.1” 18-pin header
CN4
0.1” 18-pin header
Table 3.1 USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module Connectors
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The pin descriptions of CN3 and CN4 are given in Table 3.2 and Table 3.3.
Connector Pin
Name
Description
CN3-1
NC
CN3-2
VCC_BUS
CN3-3
5V
CN3-4
DD0
FT4232H DD0 pin
CN3-5
DD1
FT4232H DD1 pin
CN3-6
DD2
FT4232H DD2 pin
CN3-7
DD3
FT4232H DD3 pin
CN3-8
GND
0V Power pin
CN3-9
AD0
FT4232H AD0 pin
CN3-10
AD1
FT4232H AD1 pin
CN3-11
AD2
FT4232H AD2 pin
CN3-12
AD3
FT4232H AD3 pin
CN3-13
AD4
FT4232H AD4 pin
CN3-14
AD5
FT4232H AD5 pin
CN3-15
AD6
FT4232H AD6 pin
CN3-16
AD7
FT4232H AD7 pin
CN3-17
DP4
USB hub downstream port 4 D+ signal pin
CN3-18
DM4
USB hub downstream port 4 D- signal pin
Not connected pin
USB +5V VBUS power pin (output) from
upstream USB port
+5v power pin (input) to supply downstream
USB ports
Table 3.2 USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module Connection – CN3
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Connector Pin
Name
Description
CN4-1
NC
CN4-2
PWREN#
FT4232H PWREN# pin
CN4-3
DATA
FT4232H EEDATA pin
CN4-4
CS
FT4232H EECS pin
CN4-5
CLK
FT4232H EECLK pin
CN4-6
GND
0V Power pin
CN4-7
CD3
FT4232H CD3 pin
CN4-8
CD2
FT4232H CD3 pin
CN4-9
CD1
FT4232H CD1 pin
CN4-10
CD0
FT4232H CD0 pin
CN4-11
BD7
FT4232H BD7 pin
CN4-12
BD6
FT4232H BD6 pin
CN4-13
BD5
FT4232H BD5 pin
CN4-14
BD4
FT4232H BD4 pin
CN4-15
BD3
FT4232H BD3 pin
CN4-16
BD2
FT4232H BD2 pin
CN4-17
BD1
FT4232H BD1 pin
CN4-18
BD0
FT4232H BD0 pin
Not connected pin
Table 3.3 USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module Connection – CN4
In most cases, the FT4232H pin is connected directly to the associated pin on CN3 or CN4.
There are also several LEDs available on the FT4232H Hub Module to indicate the status of power and
USB hub port. Detailed functions of LEDs are described in Table 3.4.
LED Reference
Designator
Color
Function Description
D1
Yellow
Power to supply external downstream USB ports
D2
Amber
Overcurrent status of downstream USB port 2
D3
Green
Transfer status of downstream USB port 2
D4
Green
Transfer status of downstream USB port 3
D5
Amber
Overcurrent status of downstream USB port 3
Figure 3.4 Functions of status LEDs on the module
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3.1 Power Supply of FT4232H Hub Module
The GL850G and the FT4232H ICs and their related circuits on the USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module are
directly powered by USB bus power. The estimated current consumed by the cirucuits of module is about
100-300mA depending on the application. It is important that the user ensures that the host can supply
this current via USB.
The maximum total current consumed by the external usb devices on downstream port 2 and 3 is 1A. If
the total current exceed 1A, the fuse on the USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module will be disconnected. If this
occurs then LEDs D2 and D5 on the module will illuminate to indicate over-current status.
There are two options to supply power to external downstream usb devices connected to ports 2 and 3.
1. Use USB bus power to supply downstream ports:
Connect 5V to VCC_BUS (CN3, pin 3 to CN3, pin 2). This connection uses the power from
upstream USB bus to supply the downstream USB ports of the USB hub. With this connection, user
should make sure that the usb host can supply enough current to the external USB devices – in
addition to the current required by the module.
2. Use external power to supply downstream ports:
Connect 5V (CN3, pin 3) to external +5v DC power supply. This connection takes the power
from external power to supply the downstream USB ports of USB hub. Users should also make sure
that the external power can supply enough current required by the external devices.
Note:
1. In USB bus power mode always ensure that CN3-pin 2 (VCC_BUS) and CN3-pin 3 (5V)
are shorted together. In external power mode pins CN3-2 and CN3-3 should be
disconneted and external power supply should be connected to pin CN3-3 only.
2.
It is recommened to select the mode of operation before connecting the USB Hi-Speed
Serial/Hub Module.
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Mechanical details
The mechanical details of the USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module are shown in Figure 4.1:
4.27
75.04
FT4232H Hub Module
20.32
FT4232H
13.27
GL850G
12.06
23.37
CN2
2.54
17.09
18.7
16.21
15.8
4.82
1.58
28.9
9.0
Figure 4.1 USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module Dimensions
All dimensions are in millimetres.
The headers CN3 and CN4 are mounted to the bottom of the PCB. The overall height below the PCB is
11.5mm, with a body which exposes 9.0mm of the pins. The pins are 0.025 inch square.
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Schematic Diagram
Figure 5.1 USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module Schematic – Page 1
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Figure 5.2 USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module Schematic – Page 2
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Appendix A – FT4232H EEPROM Configuration
The USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module utilizes an EEPROM which contains the USB configuration
descriptors for the FT4232H. When the Mini Module is plugged into a PC or a USB reset is performed, the
PC will read these descriptors. The default values stored into the EEPROM are defined in Table 6.1.
Parameter
Value
Notes
USB Vendor ID (VID)
0403h
FTDI default VID (hex)
USB Product UD (PID)
6011h
FTDI default PID (hex)
Serial Number Enabled?
Yes
Serial Number
See Note
Pull down I/O Pins in USB
Suspend
A unique serial number is generated and programmed into
the EEPROM during device final test.
Enabling this option will make the device pull down on the
Disabled
UART interface lines when the power is shut off (PWREN#
is high).
Manufacturer Name
FTDI
Product Description
FT4232H Hub Module
Max Bus Power Current
500mA
Power Source
Bus Powered
Device Type
FT4232
Returns USB 2.0 device description to the host.
USB Version
0200
Note: The device is be a USB 2.0 Full Speed device
(12Mb/s) as opposed to a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed device
(480Mb/s).
Remote Wake Up
Enabled
High Current I/Os
Enabled
Load VCP Driver
Disabled
Taking RI# low will wake up the USB host controller from
suspend.
Enables the high drive level on the UART and CBUS I/O
pins.
Makes the device load the VCP driver interface for the
device.
Table 6.1 Default Internal EEPROM Configuration
The EEPROM for FT4232H chip on the USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module can be re-programmed over USB
using the utility program FT_Prog. FT_Prog can be downloaded from
http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Utilities.htm. Users who do not have their own USB Vendor ID but who
would like to use a unique Product ID in their design can apply to FTDI for a free block of unique PIDs.
Contact FTDI support for this service.
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Appendix B – List of Figures and Tables
List of Figures
Figure 1.1 - FT4232H Serial/Hub Module ................................................................................... 1
Figure 3.1 USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module Electrical Connections (Top View) ..................................... 5
Figure 4.1 USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module Dimensions ................................................................... 9
Figure 5.1 USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module Schematic – Page 1 ...................................................... 10
Figure 5.2 USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module Schematic – Page 2 ...................................................... 11
List of Tables
Table 3.1 USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module Connectors ..................................................................... 5
Table 6.1 Default Internal EEPROM Configuration............................................................................ 10
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Version 1.0
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13th October 2010
Version 1.1
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21st October 2010
Version 1.2
Changed title from FT4232H Hub Module to
USB Hi-Speed Serial/Hub Module
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28th October 2010
Version 1.2
Released Rev 1.2
28st October 2010
Version 1.3
Added Mechanical details in Figure 4.1
20th March 2012
Added a note in section 3.1.
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