FTDI FT232RL OPC-478 USB Programming Cable for Icom Radios
Program, configure and update your compatible Icom radios quickly and reliably with this professional OPC-478 compatible USB programming cable.
Built with the genuine FTDI FT232RL chipset, this USB to 3.5mm 3-Pole TTL serial programming cable provides stable communication, fast data transfer, and excellent driver compatibility. It is the ideal solution for radio programming, firmware configuration, memory channel editing, and maintenance.
Perfect for amateur radio operators, commercial radio users, emergency communication teams, aviation users, marine communication, and professional technicians.
Key Features
✔ Genuine FTDI FT232RL Chipset
Built-in Original FTDI FT232RL USB UART Controller
Fast and reliable communication
Stable COM Port recognition
Low latency data transmission
Excellent anti-interference performance
Supports FTDI VCP Drivers
Industrial-grade reliability
✔ Designed for Icom OPC-478 Compatible Radios
Compatible with numerous Icom mobile, handheld, marine and aviation radios.
Supports programming software communication for:
✔ Wide Operating System Compatibility
Compatible with:
Windows 11
Windows 10
Windows 8 / 8.1
Windows 7
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Linux
Mac OS
Automatic driver installation on most Windows systems.
✔ Premium Quality Construction
Designed for long-term daily use.
✔ Available Cable Lengths
Available Options
Custom cable lengths are available for bulk orders.
Specifications
Item | Specification |
Product Type | USB Programming Cable |
Compatible Cable | OPC-478 |
USB Connector | USB Type-A Male |
Device Connector | 3.5mm 3-Pole Plug |
USB Standard | USB 2.0 |
Chipset | Genuine FTDI FT232RL |
Signal | TTL UART |
Cable | 28AWG × 3C Bare Copper |
Cable Diameter | OD 3.8mm |
Jacket | PVC |
Length | 1.0M / 1.8M Optional |
Driver | FTDI VCP Driver |
Compatible Icom Radio Models
Compatible with numerous Icom radios including:
Mobile Radios
IC-208H
IC-208A
IC-2100H
IC-2200H
IC-2300H
IC-2720A
IC-2720H
IC-2730A
IC-2730E
IC-2730H
ID-5100A
ID-5100E
ID-800H
ID-880H
Handheld Radios
IC-F1000
IC-F1000D
IC-F1100D
IC-F2000
IC-F2000D
IC-F2100D
IC-F24
IC-F25
IC-F26
IC-F3011
IC-F3018
IC-F3022S
IC-F3022T
IC-F3101D
IC-F4001
IC-F4011
IC-F4101D
IC-F33GS
IC-F33GT
IC-F43GS
IC-F43GT
Marine Radios
IC-M71
IC-M72
IC-M90
IC-M601
Aviation Radios
IC-A4
IC-A6
IC-A6E
IC-A24
IC-A24E
Amateur Radios
IC-V80
IC-V80E
IC-V82
IC-U82
IC-V85
IC-V86
IC-V8000
IC-T7H
IC-T70
IC-T70A
IC-T70E
IC-T90
IC-T90A
IC-T90E
IC-80AD
IC-E80D
IC-E90
IC-E910D
IC-91A
IC-91AD
IC-R2
IC-R3
IC-R5
IC-R6
IC-R10
IC-R20
IC-RX7
ID-4100A
ID-4100E
IC-W32A
IC-W32E
(Please verify your radio model and programming connector before purchasing.)
Package Includes
Why Choose This Cable?
✅ Genuine FTDI FT232RL Chipset
✅ Stable USB to TTL Communication
✅ Fast Programming Speed
✅ Wide Icom Radio Compatibility
✅ Plug & Play Driver Support
✅ Durable Bare Copper Cable
✅ Professional Quality for Long-Term Use
About FTDI FT232RL
FT232RL – Full Speed USB to Full Handshake UART
Key Hardware Features
This USB2.0 Full Speed IC offers a compact bridge to full handshake UART interfaces. The device is a UART, capable of operating up to 3MBaud, with low power consumption (8mA).
Single chip USB to asynchronous serial data transfer interface.
Entire USB protocol handled on the chip. No USB specific firmware programming required.
Fully integrated 2048 byte EEPROM for storing device descriptors and CBUS I/O configuration.
Fully integrated clock generation with no external crystal required plus optional clock output selection enabling a glue-less interface to external MCU or FPGA.
Data transfer rates from 300 baud to 3 Mbaud.
512 byte receive buffer and 512 byte transmit buffer utilizing buffer smoothing technology to allow for high data throughput.
FTDI’s royalty-free Virtual Com Port (VCP) and Direct (D2XX) drivers eliminate the requirement for USB driver development in most cases.
Configurable CBUS I/O pins.
Transmit and receive LED drive signals.
UART interface support for 7 or 8 data bits, 1 or 2 stop bits and odd / even / mark / space / no parity
Synchronous and asynchronous bit bang interface options with RD# and WR# strobes.
Battery Charger Detection. May be used by mobile devices to detect the presence of a charger on the USB port to enable higher current / faster charging of batteries.
Device supplied pre-programmed with unique USB serial number.
Supports bus powered, self powered and high-power bus powered USB configurations.
Integrated +3.3V level converter for USB I/O.
True 3.3V CMOS drive output and TTL input.
(operates down to 1V8 with external pull ups and is also 5V tolerant)
Configurable I/O pin output drive strength.
Integrated power-on-reset circuit.
UART signal inversion option.
Internal 3.3V/1.8V LDO regulators
Low operating current of 8mA (typical) and USB suspend current of 125uA (typical) current.
Low USB bandwidth consumption.
UHCI/OHCI/EHCI host controller compatible.
USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible.
Extended operating temperature range: -40°C to 85°C
Available in compact Pb-free 20 Pin SSOP and QFN packages (both RoHS compliant).
Typical Applications
Dedicated Charger Port (DCP) detection enabling battery charging at higher current for faster charge times.
USB Bar Code Readers
USB Wireless Modems
USB Hardware Modems
USB Digital Camera Interface
Set Top Box PC – USB interface
USB FLASH Card Reader and Writers
USB MP3 Player Interface
USB Industrial Control
USB Instrumentation
USB Smart Card Readers
PDA to USB data transfer
USB Audio and Low Bandwidth Video data transfer
Interfacing MCU/PLD/FPGA based designs to USB
Cellular and Cordless Phone USB data transfer cables and interfaces
Upgrading Legacy Peripherals to USB
USB to RS232/RS422/RS485 Converters
