The FTDI US232R-100-BLISTER is a USB to RS232 serial communication cable assembly designed for connecting modern computers with USB ports to legacy RS232 devices, industrial controllers, PLC systems, measurement equipment, and embedded devices.
Featuring an integrated FTDI FT232R USB-to-UART converter chipset, the US232R-100-BLISTER provides reliable serial communication with excellent driver compatibility across Windows, Linux, macOS, and other operating systems.
This 1-meter USB serial adapter cable converts USB Type-A signals into RS232 serial signals through a DB9 male connector, making it widely used for industrial automation maintenance, equipment configuration, programming, and data communication applications.
Original FTDI USB-to-RS232 cable assembly
Model: US232R-100-BLISTER
Manufacturer: FTDI (Future Technology Devices International)
USB Type-A male connector input
DB9 male RS232 serial connector output
Cable length: 1 meter
Integrated FT232R USB-UART converter chipset
Full-speed USB 2.0 communication
Supports RS232 serial communication
Virtual COM port support
LED indicators for TX/RX communication status
Shielded cable design
Plug-and-play driver support
Suitable for industrial communication applications
RoHS compliant
CE/FCC/UKCA approved
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | US232R-100-BLISTER |
| Manufacturer | FTDI |
| Product Type | USB to RS232 Serial Cable Assembly |
| Series | US232R |
| Interface Conversion | USB to RS232 |
| USB Connector | USB Type-A Male |
| Serial Connector | DB9 Male |
| Connector Pins | 9-pin D-Sub |
| Cable Length | 1.0 m |
| Chipset | FT232R / FT232RQ |
| USB Speed | Full Speed 12 Mbps |
| Data Rate | 300 baud to 1 Mbaud |
| Communication Interface | UART / RS232 |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Cable Type | Shielded Cable |
| Wire Gauge | 24 AWG |
| Jacket Color | White |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +80°C |
| Packaging | Blister Package |
| Application | Industrial Serial Communication |
FTDI US232R-100-BLISTER is suitable for:
Industrial PLC programming
HMI configuration
RS232 device communication
Industrial automation equipment
CNC machine setup
Embedded system development
Serial terminal communication
Barcode scanners
POS equipment
Measurement instruments
Data acquisition systems
Legacy equipment maintenance
Industrial controller programming
Original FTDI communication technology
Stable USB-to-RS232 conversion performance
Excellent compatibility with industrial equipment
Reliable serial communication connection
Supports legacy RS232 devices with modern computers
Integrated electronics inside cable assembly
Easy installation with virtual COM port drivers
Ideal replacement for obsolete serial adapters
Suitable for industrial repair and maintenance projects
Long-term availability for automation applications
Each FTDI US232R-100-BLISTER cable assembly can be tested with:
USB recognition testing
RS232 communication testing
Baud rate verification
TX/RX LED function testing
Connector inspection
Cable appearance inspection
Continuity testing
Static protection packaging
Professional industrial electronic component handling
The US232R-100-BLISTER is an FTDI USB-to-RS232 serial cable assembly used to connect USB computers with RS232 industrial devices.
It uses a USB Type-A male connector on one side and a DB9 male RS232 connector on the other side.
It integrates the FTDI FT232R USB-to-UART converter chipset for reliable serial communication.
It is commonly used with PLC systems, industrial controllers, CNC equipment, embedded devices, and RS232-based instruments.
Some distributors list US232R-100-BLISTER as obsolete, with US232R-100-BULK available as a direct substitute.










