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') 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 amAximum UART Baud Rate of 3 Mbaud
These converters are supported with Microsoft WHQL certified VCP drivers for Windows, ApplemAc, 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