Chipset
FTDI FT232RL
Interface
USB 2.0 Full-Speed (backward compatible with USB 1.1)
UART interface with configurable data bus (RS232-style TTL logic levels)
Operating Voltage
Supports both 3.3V and 5V logic levels (selectable via jumper or solder pads depending on module design)
Baud Rate
300 bps to 3 Mbps
Drivers Support
Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Android
Features
– On-board 3.3V regulator (supplies up to ~50mA for external circuits)
– Integrated EEPROM (for USB VID, PID, serial number, and product description strings)
– Supports bit-bang mode for general-purpose I/O
– Built-in USB detection and re-enumeration
– Overcurrent protection on USB
Typical Applications
– USB to serial TTL communication
– Programming/debugging microcontrollers (Arduino, ESP8266, ESP32, STM32, etc.)
– Interfacing with GPS modules, GSM modules, and other UART-based devices