The TTL-232R-3V3-WE is a USB to Serial UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) interface converter cable which incorporates FTDI's FT232RQ USB to Serial UART interface IC device. This product, from Future Technology Devices International Ltd (FTDI), is designed to make serial port expansion quick and simple, connecting to a USB port on your computer or USB hub.

The key feature of the TTL-232R-3V3-WE is its capability to provide a simple method of adapting legacy serial devices with TTL level interfaces to modern USB ports by offering a 3.3V TTL level UART signals. This makes it particularly useful for upgrading legacy peripherals to work with newer USB technology.

Features:

• Integrated FT232RQ – FTDI's premier USB UART IC.
• Operates at +3.3V levels (signals, including RTS#/CTS#, are 3.3V and not 5V tolerant).
• USB powered – no external power supply required.
• Provides a full-duplex UART interface with a simple USB plug.
• Supports data transfer rates from 300 baud to 3 Mbaud.
• 6-way outputs provide Tx, Rx, RTS#, CTS#, VCC, and GND.
• Wire-ended (no connector) version for versatile connectivity options.
• Red power LED, green TXD LED, and red RXD LED indicator.
• Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
• Supports FTDI's comprehensive set of USB driver types including VCP (Virtual COM Port) and D2XX (Direct Driver).

Applications:

This converter cable is ideal for interfacing PCs to serial devices such as development boards, sensors, and microcontrollers. It is also useful for diagnostic purposes, data logging, and directly communicating with embedded systems.

Ordering Information:

The TTL-232R-3V3-WE is available for purchase through various electronics distributors. Be sure to specify the 'WE' version when ordering to get the wire-ended version of the TTL-232R-3V3 series.