difference between ft232 and max 232?

[Sebastien Lorquet]

Hi,

If you're thinking of the FTDI ft232, then the little difference is that this
chip is an USB-serial bridge, while the MAX232 is just a level translator that
requires a plain old serial port.

BTW, thanks for the gigantically huge attachement; I guess a 2MB , 3264x1952
jpeg is absolutely required to show your max232 cable.

Regards,
Sebastien

Le 13/09/2011 14:17, labad jala a écrit :
> Hello techies.
>
> Is there a big difference between ft232 and max232? I have taken apart
> this cable :
> http://www.cellcorner.com/xshp/unlock-phone-codes/motorola-t190-t191-t193-unlock-data-cable.html
> and a picture is attached. By the way, the pinout and voltage (+4v)
> doesn't seem to match so I'd like to solder it the proper way..Any
> advise welcome.
>
> Cheers.