Choosing a USB RS232 converter

On 9/11/2011 1:28 AM, David Griffith wrote: David, As others have mentioned, the FTDI based devices are fantastic. I did some software+hardware development with a device based on their chips and I really like their stuff. Their datasheets, schematics, documentation for using their .DLLs, their Virtual Com Port (VCP, as they call them) drivers(certified, as someone mentioned) are all top notch. I also used their product in a linux environment too, and it just worked. They actually provide useful information in their application notes. I've had a few reasons to contact their tech support because I needed a little hand-holding using some advanced features. They responded fast, provided very useful information, and truly wanted to help. By all rights, they could have blown me off or just linked me to the downloads section. Instead, in addition to providing great help, even sent me some minor cheatsheet information that they use internally to make life easier. FTDI rocks. Keith