Domestic USB-to-RS232 Converter Solution

As Industrial IoT expands, USB ports are replacing legacy interfaces on PCs. However, many critical industrial devices still rely on RS232/RS422/RS485, driving demand for USB-to-serial converters.

Kinetic Century Solution

Kinetic Century offers a GP232RL-based USB-to-RS232 converter — a drop-in replacement for FTDI FT232RL. It provides seamless USB-to-RS232 bridging with high compatibility across Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, Linux, and macOS.

Key Advantages

• Pin-to-pin & functional replacement for FT232RL — no hardware or software changes needed

• Cost-effective domestic chip — significantly lower price than imported alternatives, with proven stability

• Full-cycle technical support — from evaluation, documentation, and design assistance to debugging and production

GP232RL Features

• Highly integrated USB 2.0 Full-Speed to UART bridge (SSOP28)

• No external USB components required (integrated transceiver, oscillator, EEPROM)

• Full modem control signals, 300 bps–3 Mbps, hardware/software flow control

• In-system programmable EEPROM for custom VID/PID/serial number

• Virtual COM port drivers for major OS

Ideal for upgrading legacy RS232 equipment in industrial control, access systems, instrumentation, and debugging applications.