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FT232RL
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FTDI USB-to-UART bridge, SSOP-28. USB 2.0 full-speed, 300 baud-3 Mbaud, integrated clock + EEPROM. Datasheet-verified.
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page.json+232−20@@ -3,8 +3,9 @@ "type": "component", "slug": "ft232rl", "title": "FT232RL",- "brief": "USB to UART IC, SSOP-28",+ "brief": "FTDI USB-to-UART bridge, SSOP-28. USB 2.0 full-speed, 300 baud-3 Mbaud, integrated clock + EEPROM. Datasheet-verified.", "version": "0.1.0",+ "license": "CC-BY-SA-4.0", "tags": [ "component", "interface",@@ -13,36 +14,247 @@ "ssop-28", "ftdi" ],- "license": "MIT", "component": { "mpn": "FT232RL", "manufacturer": "FTDI", "package": "SSOP-28",- "pin_count": null,- "category": "library",- "subcategory": "",- "body_size": null,- "parts": {},- "distributor_links": {}+ "pin_count": 28,+ "category": "Interface IC",+ "subcategory": "USB-to-UART bridge",+ "datasheet": "https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/BreakoutBoards/DS_FT232R.pdf",+ "parts": {+ "symbol": "ft232rl.kicad_sym",+ "footprint": "ft232rl.kicad_mod",+ "model_3d": "ft232rl.glb"+ },+ "distributor_links": {},+ "pins": [+ {+ "number": "1",+ "name": "TXD",+ "type": "output",+ "description": "Transmit Asynchronous Data Output (UART TXD)."+ },+ {+ "number": "2",+ "name": "DTR#",+ "type": "output",+ "description": "Data Terminal Ready control output / handshake signal (active low)."+ },+ {+ "number": "3",+ "name": "RTS#",+ "type": "output",+ "description": "Request To Send control output / handshake signal (active low)."+ },+ {+ "number": "4",+ "name": "VCCIO",+ "type": "power_in",+ "description": "+1.8V to +5.25V supply for the UART interface and CBUS group pins. Connect to 3V3OUT for +3.3V CMOS drive, to VCC for +5V CMOS drive, or to an external +1.8V\u2013+2.8V rail for lower-level drive."+ },+ {+ "number": "5",+ "name": "RXD",+ "type": "input",+ "description": "Receiving Asynchronous Data Input (UART RXD)."+ },+ {+ "number": "6",+ "name": "RI#",+ "type": "input",+ "description": "Ring Indicator control input (active low). When remote wake-up is enabled in the EEPROM, a 20 ms active-low pulse can resume the PC USB host from suspend."+ },+ {+ "number": "7",+ "name": "GND",+ "type": "power_in",+ "description": "Device digital ground supply pin."+ },+ {+ "number": "8",+ "name": "NC",+ "type": "unconnected",+ "description": "No internal connection. Leave unconnected."+ },+ {+ "number": "9",+ "name": "DSR#",+ "type": "input",+ "description": "Data Set Ready control input / handshake signal (active low)."+ },+ {+ "number": "10",+ "name": "DCD#",+ "type": "input",+ "description": "Data Carrier Detect control input (active low)."+ },+ {+ "number": "11",+ "name": "CTS#",+ "type": "input",+ "description": "Clear To Send control input / handshake signal (active low)."+ },+ {+ "number": "12",+ "name": "CBUS4",+ "type": "bidirectional",+ "description": "Configurable CBUS output-only pin. Function is set in the internal EEPROM. Factory default is SLEEP#. See CBUS Signal Options (Table 3.9)."+ },+ {+ "number": "13",+ "name": "CBUS2",+ "type": "bidirectional",+ "description": "Configurable CBUS I/O pin. Function set in internal EEPROM. Factory default is TXDEN. See CBUS Signal Options (Table 3.9)."+ },+ {+ "number": "14",+ "name": "CBUS3",+ "type": "bidirectional",+ "description": "Configurable CBUS I/O pin. Function set in internal EEPROM. Factory default is PWREN# (use with a 10k\u03a9 pull-up resistor). See CBUS Signal Options (Table 3.9)."+ },+ {+ "number": "15",+ "name": "USBDP",+ "type": "bidirectional",+ "description": "USB Data Signal Plus (D+). Incorporates internal series resistor and 1.5k\u03a9 pull-up resistor to +3.3V (from 3V3OUT)."+ },+ {+ "number": "16",+ "name": "USBDM",+ "type": "bidirectional",+ "description": "USB Data Signal Minus (D-). Incorporates internal series resistor."+ },+ {+ "number": "17",+ "name": "3V3OUT",+ "type": "power_out",+ "description": "+3.3V output from the integrated LDO regulator. Decouple with a 100 nF capacitor to ground. Supplies the internal USB transceiver and 1.5k\u03a9 pull-up on USBDP. Up to 50 mA available to power external logic or supply VCCIO."+ },+ {+ "number": "18",+ "name": "GND",+ "type": "power_in",+ "description": "Device digital ground supply pin."+ },+ {+ "number": "19",+ "name": "RESET#",+ "type": "input",+ "description": "Active-low reset input. Can be driven by an external device to reset the FT232R. If not required, leave unconnected or pull up to VCC."+ },+ {+ "number": "20",+ "name": "VCC",+ "type": "power_in",+ "description": "+3.3V to +5.25V supply to the device core. Minimum +4.0V (or VBUS=+5V) when using the internal clock; operation at +3.3V requires an external crystal oscillator."+ },+ {+ "number": "21",+ "name": "GND",+ "type": "power_in",+ "description": "Device digital ground supply pin."+ },+ {+ "number": "22",+ "name": "CBUS1",+ "type": "bidirectional",+ "description": "Configurable CBUS I/O pin. Function set in internal EEPROM. Factory default is RXLED#. See CBUS Signal Options (Table 3.9)."+ },+ {+ "number": "23",+ "name": "CBUS0",+ "type": "bidirectional",+ "description": "Configurable CBUS I/O pin. Function set in internal EEPROM. Factory default is TXLED#. See CBUS Signal Options (Table 3.9)."+ },+ {+ "number": "24",+ "name": "NC",+ "type": "unconnected",+ "description": "No internal connection. Leave unconnected."+ },+ {+ "number": "25",+ "name": "AGND",+ "type": "power_in",+ "description": "Analog ground supply for the internal clock multiplier."+ },+ {+ "number": "26",+ "name": "TEST",+ "type": "input",+ "description": "Puts the device into IC test mode. Must be tied to GND for normal operation, otherwise the device will appear to fail."+ },+ {+ "number": "27",+ "name": "OSCI",+ "type": "input",+ "description": "Input for the 12 MHz oscillator cell. Optional \u2014 can be left unconnected when using the internal oscillator."+ },+ {+ "number": "28",+ "name": "OSCO",+ "type": "output",+ "description": "Output from the 12 MHz oscillator cell. Optional \u2014 can be left unconnected when using the internal oscillator."+ }+ ],+ "provenance": {+ "extractor": "ds2sf",+ "datasheet": {+ "url": "https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/BreakoutBoards/DS_FT232R.pdf",+ "pages": 43,+ "sha256": "0f4e94f51a392d25",+ "source_tier": "cse"+ },+ "cad": "KiCad official (CC-BY-SA 4.0)",+ "pins": {+ "total": 28,+ "described": 28,+ "cites_pages": true,+ "refuses_to_fabricate": true+ }+ },+ "viewers": {+ "symbol": "viewers/symbol.html",+ "footprint": "viewers/footprint.html"+ } },- "readme": "# FT232RL\n\nUSB to UART IC, SSOP-28\n\nThe FT232RL is a USB to asynchronous serial data transfer IC from FTDI. Features integrated EEPROM, clock generator, and USB resistors. The gold standard for reliable USB-serial communication.",+ "metadata": {+ "specs": {+ "Type": "USB 2.0 full-speed to UART bridge",+ "Data rate": "300 baud to 3 Mbaud",+ "Integrated": "Clock generation, EEPROM, USB termination",+ "CBUS I/O": "5 configurable pins",+ "FIFO": "128 B RX / 256 B TX",+ "I/O drive": "1.8-5 V CMOS (on-chip 3.3 V converter)",+ "Power": "Bus- or self-powered",+ "Package": "SSOP-28",+ "Body (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)": "10.2 \u00d7 5.3 \u00d7 1.75 mm"+ }+ },+ "sections": [+ "hero",+ "viewers",+ "readme",+ "breadcrumbs",+ "info"+ ],+ "discovery_triggers": [+ "ft232rl",+ "usb to uart",+ "usb to serial bridge",+ "ftdi usb uart"+ ],+ "discovery_pitch": "FTDI FT232RL USB-to-UART bridge (SSOP-28) with datasheet-verified pinout, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D, and full provenance.", "author": {- "name": "Kyle Bergstedt",- "email": "[email protected]"+ "name": "Ray",+ "email": "[email protected]" },- "visibility": "public",+ "dependencies": {}, "hero": { "type": "image", "path": "docs/hero.png" },- "sample_prompts": [],- "discovery_triggers": [],- "discovery_pitch": null,- "metadata": {},- "created_at": "2026-05-28T05:33:31.684Z",- "updated_at": "2026-05-28T05:33:31.684Z",- "description": "FTDI USB-to-UART bridge, SSOP-28. USB 2.0 full-speed, 300 baud-3 Mbaud, integrated clock + EEPROM. Datasheet-verified.",- "dependencies": {}, "files": [ "page.json", "README.md",