USB to UART Bridge - FT232RL

The ever-popular FTDI USB to UART IC now comes with built-in EEPROM and built-in oscillator! This IC comes in a 28-pin SSOP package and can be soldered by hand. The FT232RL is the latest IC from FTDI requiring very few external components for operation!

Note:

While we are no longer selling the FT232RL IC alone, we recommend any of these breakout boards as an alternative for your needs:

• SparkFun USB to Serial Breakout - FT232RL
• SparkFun FTDI Basic Breakout - 3.3V
• SparkFun FTDI Basic Breakout - 5V

Features:

• Implements full v2.0 USB protocol
• Needs no external crystal
• Requires only decoupling caps
• Internal EEPROM for device ID and Product Description strings
• Royalty-Free Driver support for Windows, Linux, and Mac OSX

Documents:

• FTDI website
• FT232R Datasheet v1.04
• FTClean (for removing extraneous/old ports)
• FTDI Driver Page