FT232RL USB to RS232 Converter (Black, 6-Pin) download cable– Compatible with Windows 7/8/10

Description

Product Overview

The FT232RL USB to RS232 Converter is a professional-grade, 6-pin download cable designed to bridge the gap between your computer’s USB port and RS232 serial devices. Powered by the industry-leading FTDI FT232RL chip, this converter provides a reliable, high-performance solution for programming, debugging, and communicating with a wide range of embedded systems, routers, and industrial equipment .

Unlike cheaper converters that use generic chips, the FT232RL is the gold standard for USB-to-serial conversion. It is widely used by engineers and developers for its exceptional driver stability, broad operating system support, and robust performance at high baud rates. The chip integrates a USB 2.0 full-speed controller, UART, and all necessary support components—including an internal EEPROM and clock circuit—into a single compact package, eliminating the need for external components and ensuring reliable plug-and-play operation. .

The black-colored cable features a 6-pin interface, providing essential communication lines (TXD, RXD) along with hardware flow control signals (RTS, CTS) and DTR for auto-reset functionality. This makes it an ideal tool for programming Arduino Pro Mini, ESP8266, ESP32, STM32, and STC microcontrollers, as well as accessing console ports on routers, switches, and other network equipment .

With support for baud rates up to 3 Mbps and selectable 3.3V or 5V TTL logic levels, this converter is compatible with both modern low-voltage devices and legacy 5V systems. The built-in EEPROM stores USB configuration parameters, and the unique FTDIChip-ID™ feature provides a built-in security dongle capability for anti-cloning protection .

Key Features

• FTDI FT232RL Chipset: Genuine FTDI chip ensuring superior driver stability, wide OS compatibility, and reliable high-speed communication .

• 6-Pin RS232 Interface: Full set of signals including TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, and GND for complete hardware flow control and auto-reset capability .

• High-Speed Data Transfer: Supports baud rates from 300 bps up to 3 Mbps, enabling fast firmware flashing, real-time debugging, and high-speed data logging .

• Dual-Voltage TTL Levels: Configurable 3.3V or 5V logic level output to match your target device’s requirements—safe for both 3.3V and 5V systems .

• Built-in EEPROM: 256-byte internal EEPROM configures USB VID, PID, serial number, and product description strings for flexible device identification .

• Integrated Clock Generator: Internal clock eliminates the need for external crystals; can output 6MHz, 12MHz, 24MHz, or 48MHz to drive external logic .

• FTDIChip-ID™ Security Feature: Unique, factory-programmed serial number per device readable over USB—enables anti-cloning protection in commercial applications .

• Onboard TX/RX LEDs: Visual indicators for transmit and receive activity provide real-time feedback of data transmission status.

• Plug-and-Play Cross-Platform: Native driver support for Windows 7/8/10/11, macOS, Linux, and Android—no complex driver hunting required .

• Asynchronous & Synchronous Bit-Bang Modes: Configurable interface modes for SPI, I2C, and JTAG communication using the Multi-Protocol Serial Engine (MPSSE) .

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