Fermion FTDI USB UART 3.3/5V

The Fermion USB-to-serial converter from DFRobot with the FT232RL chip connects a computer via micro USB to the serial interface of a microcontroller. This allows boards without their own USB converter to be programmed, for example an Arduino Pro Mini or an ESP8266. A jumper selects 3.3 V or 5 V. DTR is brought out instead of RTS, so a compatible board is reset automatically when uploading.

Recommended Accessories:

• 0.8m Micro USB 2.0 cable black
• DFRduino Pro Mini 5V Arduino Compatible Board
• Dupont Cable M-F 20cm 20 Pieces

Features:

• USB-to-serial converter FT232RL
• Level 3.3 V or 5 V, selectable with jumper
• 6-pin female header with DTR, TXO, RXI, VCC, CTS, GND, order as on the FTDI cable, marked BLK and GRN
• DTR for automatic reset when uploading
• Further signals on solder pads: RTS, DSR, DCD, RI, TXDEN, PWREN, SLEEP, VCCIO, TXLED, RXLED
• LEDs for power, TX and RX
• Micro USB for data and power

Application Examples:

• Programming an Arduino Pro Mini or LilyPad
• Serial monitor and debugging on microcontrollers
• Loading bootloader and firmware via the serial interface

Documentation:

• Schematic (PDF)
• How to install FTDI drivers (SparkFun)

Technical Data:

• Manufacturer: DFRobot
• Manufacturer SKU: DFR0065
• Chip: FT232RL
• Level: 3.3 V or 5 V, switchable with jumper
• USB: micro USB
• Connector: 6-pin, DTR, TXO, RXI, VCC, CTS, GND
• LED: power, RX and TX
• Dimensions: 40 × 20 × 9 mm
• Weight: 9.8 g

Scope of Delivery:

• 1× Fermion FTDI USB UART 3.3/5V
• 1× pin header 6-pin