FT232RL

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  "type": "component",
  "slug": "ft232rl",
  "title": "FT232RL",
  "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",
    "usb",
    "uart",
    "ssop-28",
    "ftdi"
  ],
  "component": {
    "mpn": "FT232RL",
    "manufacturer": "FTDI",
    "package": "SSOP-28",
    "pin_count": 28,
    "category": "Interface IC",
    "subcategory": "USB-to-UART bridge",
    "datasheet": "https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/BreakoutBoards/DS_FT232R.pdf",
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    "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–+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 10kΩ 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 1.5kΩ 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 1.5kΩ 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 — can be left unconnected when using the internal oscillator."
      },
      {
        "number": "28",
        "name": "OSCO",
        "type": "output",
        "description": "Output from the 12 MHz oscillator cell. Optional — can be left unconnected when using the internal oscillator."
      }
    ],
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        "pages": 43,
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        "source_tier": "cse"
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      "cad": "KiCad official (CC-BY-SA 4.0)",
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        "total": 28,
        "described": 28,
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        "refuses_to_fabricate": true
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    },
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  "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×W×H)": "10.2 × 5.3 × 1.75 mm"
    }
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  "discovery_pitch": "FTDI FT232RL USB-to-UART bridge (SSOP-28) with datasheet-verified pinout, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D, and full provenance.",
  "author": {
    "name": "Ray",
    "email": "[email protected]"
  },
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      "mpn": "FT232RL-REEL (SSOP-28, tape & reel)",
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