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TTL-232R-5V

TTL-232R-5V

FTDI, Future Technology Devices International Ltd
USB to TTL Serial 5V Cable 5.90' (1.80m) Unshielded
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Overview

The TTL-232R-5V is a USB-to-TTL serial UART converter cable that incorporates FTDI FT232RQ IC to handle all USB signaling and protocols. It provides a fast, simple way to connect devices with a 5V TTL level UART interface to USB, appearing as a standard COM port on the host PC.

Why Choose This Part

The cable provides 5V CMOS drive outputs and 5V safe TTL inputs with a high-current VCC output of up to 75mA to power small downstream circuits. It supports fully assisted hardware handshaking (RTS#/CTS#) and features an internal user-writable EEPROM for storing custom USB VID/PID or serial numbers.

Applications

Microcontroller Debugging
Directly interface a microcontroller UART to a PC for firmware debugging and data logging without needing an external RS232 transceiver.
Legacy Peripheral Upgrading
Replace older RS232 level shifters like the MAX232 to allow legacy hardware to connect directly to modern USB ports.
FPGA and PLD Interfacing
Provide a low-latency communication link between programmable logic devices and a host computer for control or monitoring.
USB Industrial Control
Enable robust serial communication in industrial environments using the internal EEPROM for unique device identification and security dongles.

Key Specifications

Type USB to Serial
Interface UART
Utilized IC / Part FT232RQ
Convert To (Adapter End) PCB
Convert From (Adapter End) USB - A 2.0 Female

Getting Started

Installation is plug-and-play using FTDI VCP drivers, which make the cable appear as a virtual COM port in software like PuTTY or Teraterm. The 6-pin 0.1 inch pitch header allows for easy connection to standard breadboards or male pin headers on a PCB.

TTL-232R-5V Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Convert To (Adapter End) Convert From (Adapter End) Stock
TTL-232R-5V (this part) PCB USB - A 2.0 Female
TTL-232R-5V-WE Cable, 6 Wire Leads USB-A (USB TYPE-A).. 142
TTL-232R-5V-PCB PCB USB - A 2.0 Female 145

Also Consider

TTL-232R-3V3 FTDI - Select this version if your target system operates at 3.3V logic levels instead of 5V.
TTL-232R-5V-WE FTDI - The wire-ended version of this cable, ideal for permanent soldering into custom enclosures or non-standard connectors.