SparkFun USB to Serial Breakout - FT232RL
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Access serial UART communication from USB with this FT232RL breakout. The FTDI device includes its oscillator and EEPROM, while the small board provides a Micro USB connection and the associated interface wiring. It offers a component for connecting a computer to compatible serial hardware during programming, data exchange or debugging experiments.
Before you buy
Check target voltage, pin mapping and driver support before connecting the serial interface.
SparkFun SKU: BOB-12731 · Category: USB-to-serial adapters
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