FTDI TTL-232R-RPi Debug Cable for Raspberry Pi FT232RQ USB to UART Black

FTDI TTL-232R-RPi Debug Cable is a black USB to TTL serial UART converter cable designed for use with the Raspberry Pi, with a 3.3V TTL output and a maximum baud rate of 3Mbaud. Built around the FT232RQ USB to serial UART interface IC, it handles all USB signalling and protocols, providing a practical tool for debugging and development on Raspberry Pi projects.

Overview

The cable connects to the Rx and Tx lines of the Raspberry Pi's ARM processor UART. When attached to a PC and used with a terminal emulator, it allows users to view kernel-level debugging information during boot-up and interact with the operating system directly. This supports troubleshooting and development work, offering greater visibility into and control over Raspberry Pi operations.

Key Features

• Onboard FT232RQ chip providing single-chip USB to asynchronous serial data transfer
• Electronics in the cable manage all USB protocol tasks
• Works with UART or I/O pins for direct microcontroller connection
• Fully assisted or X-On/X-Off software handshaking support
• Data transfer rates from 300bps to 3Mbps (TTL levels)
• Internal EEPROM with a user-writable area for custom configurations
• Efficient USB bandwidth consumption
• FTDI Chip-ID support for device identification
• Three flying lead outputs for TXD, RXD and GND signals

Specifications

• Conversion type: USB to 3.3V TTL converter
• Connector type: 2.54mm female header (suitable for RPi GPIO pins)
• Chip type: FT232RQ
• Colour: Black
• Dimensions (width x depth x height): 33 x 15 x 43
• Weight: 50 g

Choose the FTDI TTL-232R-RPi Debug Cable when you need a USB to TTL serial connection for Raspberry Pi debugging, with a 2.54mm female header for RPi GPIO pin compatibility.