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I want to transfer data from a full duplex serial device (TTL) to the PC. The data rate is 10Mbs , i am investigating potential solution. I can add a level converter like max232. I have 2 questions:

  1. HARDWARE :

My first thought is using a dspic33ep series (that supports up to 16Mbs) serial communication to receive data and using DMA and internal USB controller to transfer the PC , using HID or CDC protocol (i have not used USB on this device before) so it will be cumbersome.

In-order not to be reinvent the wheel: Is this doable ? Is there a product ready that can do this ? serial PCI rs232 card (although i haven't found a "MAX232" alternative that works more than 1Mbs) ??

  1. SOFTWARE :

I usually use docklight or realterm to capture serial com port data at slower speeds, does the 10Mbs speed create problems on such software , is there a speed limitation for real or emulated Com port ? or is the limitation is the amount of byte per second rather than the speed at which these byte are sent (overflow issues)

Forgive me if the question sounds noob and I am also open to alternatives that are simple and time saving on this project.

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  • \$\begingroup\$ USB 3.2 can transfer data at up to 10 Gbit/s. Ethernet/USB adapter may transfer in that range also. \$\endgroup\$
    – Optionparty
    Commented Mar 29, 2016 at 23:50

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If you don't want to reinvent the wheel, why not use one of the FTDI products, like the FT2232H

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  • \$\begingroup\$ good call hardware wise ( when i searched FTDI before , i missed this one , FT232R and FT2232D are limited to 3Mbs). just a quick question , do you know if software or hardware handshaking should be used at such speeds or it doesnot matter? \$\endgroup\$
    – ElectronS
    Commented Mar 29, 2016 at 14:06
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    \$\begingroup\$ The chip lists handshaking capabilities, and the datasheet doesn't mention a handshaking speed limit. Can't speak to your TTL device, but that would seem to be independent of your hardware approach. \$\endgroup\$
    – Scott Seidman
    Commented Mar 29, 2016 at 14:11
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    \$\begingroup\$ Check the datasheet for FT2232H's FIFO size. At 10Mbps a simple USB hiccup would probably fill them, so you will likely want hardware handshaking here to prevent fifo overflows. \$\endgroup\$
    – Turbo J
    Commented Mar 29, 2016 at 15:43
  • \$\begingroup\$ @Turbo J , thanks for the insight on hardware handshaking , my device also supports them (after checking FT232H which also support 10Mbs has 1k fifo , ft2232 has 4k fifo) . Anybody has answer on part 2 of the question , regarding the software ? \$\endgroup\$
    – ElectronS
    Commented Mar 29, 2016 at 18:27

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