Document No.: FT_000060
FT4232H QUAD HIGH SPEED USB TO MULTIPURPOSE UART/MPSSE IC
Datasheet Version 2.09
Clearance No.: FTDI#78
5 Devices Characteristics and Ratings
5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
The absolute maximum ratings for the FT4232H devices are as follows. These are in accordance with the
Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134). Exceeding these values may cause permanent damage to
the device.
Parameter
Value
Unit
Storage Temperature
-65°C to 150°C
168 Hours
Degrees C
Floor Life (Out of Bag) At Factory Ambient
(30°C / 60% Relative Humidity)
Hours
(IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033A MSL Level 3
Compliant)*
Ambient Operating Temperature (Power
Applied)
-40°C to 85°C
Degrees C
MTTF FT4232HL
MTTF FT4232HQ
TBD
hours
TBD
hours
VCORE Supply Voltage
-0.3 to +2.0
-0.3 to +4.0
-0.5 to +3.63
V
V
V
VCCIO IO Voltage
DC Input Voltage – USBDP and USBDM
DC Input Voltage – High Impedance
-0.3 to +5.8
V
Bi-directionals (powered from VCCIO)
DC Input Voltage – All Other Inputs
-0.5 to + (VCCIO +0.5)
16
V
DC Output Current – Outputs
mA
Table 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
* If devices are stored out of the packaging beyond this time limit the devices should be baked before
use. The devices should be ramped up to a temperature of +125°C and baked for up to 17 hours.
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