# USB Serial Light Adapter (Arduino Compatible)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** DFR0164 · **Brand:** [DFRobot](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/dfrobot-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/usb-serial-light-adapter-arduino-compatible.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/usb-serial-light-adapter-arduino-compatible.html.md))

This is a new version of the FTDI breakout board features an Atmega8U2 programmed as a USB-to-serial converter, the same chip found on the Arduino Uno.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $20.70 (inc GST) — $18.82 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 6+ $17.87 (exc GST) · 12+ $17.13 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 1 today, and up to 12 more in 8–12 days.

## Description

Introduction

This is a new version of the FTDI breakout board features an Atmega8U2 programmed as a USB-to-serial converter, the same chip found on the Arduino Uno. The 8U2 firmware uses the standard USB COM drivers, and no external driver is needed. However, on Windows, a .inf file is required. The USB Serial Adapter has an onboard mini-USB connector and 5 pins including RX (for receiving data from the computer) and TX (for transmitting data). 5V or 3.3V(selcted by switching the jumper), Ground and a Reset pin are also exposed. Status lights include RX and TX activity. The adapter can easily connect to the Arduino Ethernet, Mini, Mini Pro, LilyPad, LilyPad Simple, and Fio. Specifications- 3.3/5V output(switchable via Jumpers)
- Dimensions:40 X 21mm

Parts List- USB Serial Light Adapter (8u2) (1 Unit)

Documents

- [Schematics](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/USBSerialLightAdapterSch_1680681bebd.pdf)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/i/m/imgp4615-1.jpg)