It's the FT232BM, but running in "Bit Bang" mode. Have a squizz at the data
sheet:- http://www.ftdichip.com/Documents/ds232b11.pdf

jon

-----Original Message-----
From: Luis Moreira [mailto:Luis.Moreira@JET.EFDA.ORG]
Sent: 29 August 2003 10:42
To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
Subject: Re: [EE]:USB


Hi Alan
what is the part number for that parallel interface chip?
thanks
        Luis

-----Original Message-----
From: Alan B. Pearce [mailto:A.B.Pearce@RL.AC.UK]
Sent: 29 August 2003 10:37
To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
Subject: Re: [EE]:USB


>I used FTDI chip FT8U232AM and it worked fine. All the
>drivers and info is here: http://www.ftdichip.com/
>
>This chip converts RS232 to USB and back.

Do not forget they also have a version that is a parallel interface, and in
some circumstances may be a better chip to use. Certainly the FTDI chips are
ideal ways to get started with USB.

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