SparkFun FT231X Breakout Kit

Name: SparkFun FT231X Breakout Kit
Brand: SparkFun
SKU: KIT-18291

SparkFun · KIT-18291

SparkFunView vendor page$17.50

Identifier

KIT-18291

Price

$17.50

A basic FTDI kit with a basic breakout board for the SparkFun FT231X Breakout board, a reversible USB-A to Micro-B cable, and break away headers.

Pinout

Pin	Position	Type	Function
DTR	1	signal	data terminal ready
RXI	2	signal	UART receive into adapter
TXO	3	signal	UART transmit out of adapter
VCC	4	power	logic supply
CTS	5	signal	clear to send
GND	6	power	ground

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