Multichannel RS232 to TTL Converter

PCB

  • Converts RS232 levels to TTL for VFD/LCD
  • On board power supply and regulator for display and level shifting circuits.
  • Can be configured for VFD or LCD type display
  • Small size, 1.6 by 3.9 inch ( 40 by 100mm)
  • Buffers TTL levels back to RS232 for transmitting to next VFD/LCD daisy chained display
  • RS232 / SPI Data signal indicator
  • RS232 / SPI Clock signal indicator
  • RS232 / SPI Reset/CS signal indicator
  • RS232 / SPI Busy signal indicator
  • TTL / SPI Busy Signal Indicator
  • Jumper to terminate “Busy”
  • 4 layer design with internal busses and ground shields
  • SMD construction
  • I/O points on standard .1 inch pitch
  • Mounting pads for flexible mounting options
  • Power can be fed through daisy chain network cabling
  • EMI/RF filtering
  • Power On indicator

VFD Interface Features

Same mounting holes as Noritake GU128X32D; Directly piggybacks to this unit.

Includes Signals:

  • Busy
  • Reset
  • Clock
  • Data
  • +V
  • Gnd

LCD Interface Features:

Has same mounting holes as Crystalfontz CFAG14432E series displays, can directly piggybacks to this unit.

Includes SPI and Power Signals:

  • CS (Chip Select, same line as VFD reset)
  • Clock
  • Data
  • +V
  • Gnd

Includes Additional Signals:

  • +V Out for contrast adjust (From LCD)
  • +V in for contrast adjust (Too LCD)
  • Jack for external contrast potentiometer connection
  • Jack for connection of backlight LED
  • On board backlight LED current limiter resister

Documentation

DS-0013-Datasheet-5990-0011-PCB-Multichannel-RS232-driver-receiver