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FT-MOD-4232HUB

FT-MOD-4232HUB

FTDI, Future Technology Devices International Ltd
FT4232H - USB 2.0 Hub Interface Evaluation Board
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Overview

The FT-MOD-4232HUB is a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed evaluation and expansion module centered around the FT4232H bridge IC. It functions as a specialized USB hub that provides four asynchronous serial interfaces while supporting up to three additional downstream USB ports. The module is USB bus-powered by default but includes an external power input pin to support high-power downstream peripherals.

Why Choose This Part

It combines a Hi-Speed USB hub controller with the versatile FT4232H bridge, allowing for complex multi-interface setups without external USB hubs. The module supports the Multi-Protocol Synchronous Serial Engine (MPSSE), enabling high-speed communication over JTAG, SPI, and I2C protocols at data rates up to 30Mbps.

Applications

Industrial USB Hub
Providing multiple high-speed serial ports and additional USB expansion slots in a single compact module for factory automation.
Embedded System Debugging
Simultaneous JTAG, SPI, and UART debugging of multiple target MCUs or FPGAs via a single USB host connection.
Legacy Peripheral Integration
Bridging multiple RS232-level devices to a modern USB-only host system using the four integrated serial channels.
Rapid Prototyping
Adding multi-protocol communication (I2C, SPI, UART) to breadboard-based development projects using the 18-pin interface.

Key Specifications

Type Interface
Contents Board(s)
Embedded No
Function USB 2.0 Hub
Primary Attributes USB Hi-Speed Hub, Up to 3 Downstream USB Ports
Utilized IC / Part FT4232H
Secondary Attributes USB Powered

Getting Started

Connect the module to a PC via a USB Hi-Speed cable to begin development using FTDI's D2XX or VCP drivers. For custom protocol implementation such as SPI or I2C, use the LibMPSSE libraries available for Windows and Linux. Configuration of the device descriptors can be performed using the FT_PROG utility to modify the onboard 93LC56 EEPROM.