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!
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
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Documents
FTDI website
Datasheet
FTDI Drivers
FTClean (for removing extraneous/old ports)
FT232RL_Datasheet.pdf
