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07/29/09 21:57
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#168015 - Not really FTDI
Responding to: ???'s previous message
Grant Beattie said:
is that every part start with a (relatively) unique serial number that in turn causes the (Windows) PC to create another COM port number.

But it also means that each device will always appear as the same COM port, irrespective of which port you plug it into.
IMO, this is far superior to other devices which will appear as a different COM port depending on which USB socket you plug it into!

but if you plan on testing each device on a PC you will find this extra step quite annoying.

Yes, the behaviour is great for users - but a pain if you're the developer/manufacturer trying to test them!

Been there, done that!

List of 17 messages in thread
TopicAuthorDate
SiLabs USB to RS-232 vs FTDI            01/01/70 00:00      
   it seems the nobody has any serious problems            01/01/70 00:00      
   Used both            01/01/70 00:00      
      Can You Clairify This?            01/01/70 00:00      
         logo, parts count, soldering and programming            01/01/70 00:00      
            Yes, they do            01/01/70 00:00      
            both all-in-one            01/01/70 00:00      
               Thanks for the info.            01/01/70 00:00      
         Similar to what Joe says...            01/01/70 00:00      
            One FTDI Annoyance            01/01/70 00:00      
               Not really FTDI            01/01/70 00:00      
                  Now People Tell Me            01/01/70 00:00      
                     Confused            01/01/70 00:00      
                        OK            01/01/70 00:00      
                  FTDI Serial Number Fun            01/01/70 00:00      
               Easily avoided            01/01/70 00:00      
   Thanks to All            01/01/70 00:00      

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