USB to TTL signal

[Ev0LuT|0N]

Hi, I'm currently doing a project using rs232 to communicate with computer, and the circuit contain a MAX232 IC which will convert my rs232 signal to TTL signal, but now I want to change the input from rs232 to USB cable, due to project's requirement are concern about cost, I prefer not to convert USB->rs232->TTL, and I also read some of the article said that it might affect the synchronous.
Then i found that, there is an IC FT232 are able to convert USB->TTL
But before I try it on my circuit, i need some advice, is it possible for this type of conversion?
is there any precaution step for this?

thank you.

 

[blueroomelectronics]

FT232R is fine, it's all in the datasheet.

 

[eng1]

The FT232RL worked fine for me. Be aware that you'll have to solder an SSOP28 chip into your board or presumably on an SMD-to-DIP adapter.
Also, you'll have to install some drivers on your PC in order to create a virtual COM port.