Datasheet Ft232rl

The Ft232rl is a highly versatile USB to serial UART interface IC that offers a simple and seamless way to add USB functionality to electronic designs. With its compact form factor and cost-effective design, it is suitable for a wide range of applications in various industries. The Ft232rl comes with a USB 2.0 full-speed compliant interface and supports data transfer rates of up to 12Mbit/s. It features a high-level UART interface with 128-byte receive and transmit FIFO buffers, allowing for efficient and reliable data communication. The IC supports a wide range of baud rates, making it compatible with various serial devices. With its integrated clock generator, the Ft232rl eliminates the need for external crystal oscillators, thereby reducing the overall system cost. It is also equipped with a unique USB FTDIChip-ID feature, which provides a secure and unchangeable identifier for each device. The Ft232rl can be easily programmed and configured using FTDI's comprehensive set of application programming interfaces (APIs). It is fully compatible with popular operating systems such as Windows, macOS, and Linux. Overall, the Ft232rl offers a reliable and cost-effective solution for adding USB connectivity to electronic designs, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications and industries.