USB to UART Bridge - FT232RL

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 FT232RL is the latest IC from FTDI requiring very few external components for operation!

**Note:**

While we are no longer selling the FT232RL IC alone, we recommend any of these breakout boards as an alternative for your needs:

* [SparkFun USB to Serial Breakout - FT232RL](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12731)
* [SparkFun FTDI Basic Breakout - 3.3V](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9873)
* [SparkFun FTDI Basic Breakout - 5V](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9716)

**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:**

* [
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* [FTDI website](http://www.ftdichip.com)
* [FT232R Datasheet v1.04](http://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/IC/FT232R_v104.pdf)
* [FTClean](http://www.ftdichip.com/Resources/Utilities.htm) (for removing extraneous/old ports)
* [FTDI Driver Page](http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm)