# USB to UART Bridge - FT232RL

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** COM-00650 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/usb-to-uart-bridge-ft232rl.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/usb-to-uart-bridge-ft232rl.html.md))

## Retired product

This product is retired and no longer available for purchase. Search the catalogue for an alternative.

## Description

The ever popular FTDI USB to UART IC now comes with built-in EEPROM and built-in oscillator! This IC comes in a 28-pin SSOP package and can be soldered by hand. The FT232R is the latest IC from FTDI requiring very few external components for operation!

 Breakout board now available below.

**Features:**

- Implements full v2.0 USB protocol
- Needs no external crystal
- Requires only decoupling caps
- Internal EEPROM for device ID and Product Description strings
- Royalty-Free Driver support for Windows, Linux, and Mac OSX
 
**Documents:**

- FTDI website
- FT232R Datasheet v1.04
- FTClean (for removing extraneous/old ports)
- FTDI Driver Page

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/u/s/usb_to_uart_bridge_-_ft232rl__com-00650__01.jpg)