These cables provide a fast and simple method to convert RS-422 level serial UART to USB. The USB connector contains a small circuit board featuring the FTDI FT232RQ (RS 730-0168) serial UART interface IC to handle all the USB signalling and protocols. There are two LEDs to indicate data being received and transmitted. They have a maximum UART Baud Rate of 3 Mbaud.
These converters are supported with Microsoft WHQL certified VCP drivers for Windows, Apple Mac, and Linux. All of which are available, royalty-free from FTDI website. http://www.ftdichip.com
The other end of the cable is bare, tinned wire ended and can be customised to your needs using various connectors.
FTDI Chip USB-RS422-WE-1800-BT - (RS 687-7831), cable length 1.8 m
FTDI Chip USB-RS422-WE-5000-BT - (RS 730-0161), cable length 5 m
FCC, CE, RoHS compliant.