MODULE DATA SHEET
RN-SRL-FTD5V-DGL
USB to 5V Serial UART
dongle, FTDI Chipset
Features
Enables USB-to-Serial TTL conversion/bridging
Connects to device (Microcontroller) UART or I/O
Data transfer rates from 300 to 3M baud at TTL
levels
I/O includes TX, RX, RTS, CTS, VCC, and GND
USB 2.0 full speed compatible
Supports 7 or 8 Data bits, 1 or 2 Stop bits, and
Parity setting of None, Even, Odd, Mark, or Space
Data Flow controlled by RTS/CTS or XON/XOFF
Internal EEPROM with allocated user writable area
FTDIChip-ID™ Security feature supported
PCB assembly powered by USB Bus
External Logic powered from USB Port at +5V or
+3V
Factory Set for +5V CMOS drive outputs and 5V
safe TTL inputs
Operating Temperature range: -40C to +85C
OHCI, UHCI, and EHCI host controller compatible
Zero-Cost Royalty Free Drivers and Virtual Comm
Port Software
Drivers (USB and DLL software interface)
supports:W98, 98SE, ME, Win2K, Win2003,
WinXP,
Win2008, WinXP-64, Win7, Win7-64, WinVista,
WinVista64, WinXP-Embedded, WinCE v4.2,
v5.0, v6.0, and Linux 2.4+
Virtual Comm supports:W98, 98SE, ME, Win2K,
Win2003, WinXP, Win2008, WinXP-64, Win7,
Win7-64, WinVista, WinVista64, WinXPEmbedded, WinCE v4.2, v5.0, v6.0, MAC OS8,
OS9, OSX, and Linux 2.4+
Description
The RN-SRL-FTD5V-DGL is a USB-to-Serial TTL bridge
board module (PCB Assembly) designed to accommodate a
quick and easy means to interconnect to devices having
TTL level Serial interfaces which require conversion to
USB. The on-board bridge controller is FTDI’s FT232R
USB to Serial UART device which controls the necessary
USB signal and protocol requirements.
As a PCB Assembly, the RN-SRL-FTD5V-DGL is
comprised of 2 main components, a USB type-A connector
as the interface to the outside world, and small form factor
PCB requiring soldered-wire connections to the mating
device(s). The RoHS compliant PCB assembly is
configured with a fixed TTL output level of +5V.
Deriving its power from the USB bus connection, the RNSERIAL-FTD5V-DGL is USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible
and inherently complies with all of the FTDI–FT232R
documented features and specifications. The RN-SERIALFTD5V-DGL also includes support for data transfer rates
of up to 3Mbaud, and supports the FTDIChip-ID™ feature
as well. This feature involves the factory-installed unique
internal serial number for use in cases where security is an
issue, and where password protection is required for
applications involving file transfer processes and other
security applications. Each bridge board module is
equipped with two LEDs preconfigured as data
transmission activity indicators for the TX (RED) and RX
(GREEN) signal lines. Redefining the fixed function
purpose of either or both LEDs may be possible through
use of third party software and utilities.
Software drivers are zero-cost and royalty-free and readily
available from various online sources as well as from our
support site: http://rovingnetworks.com/support.php
102 Cooper Court ● Los Gatos, California ● (408) 395-5300 ● info@RovingNetworks.com
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Mechanical Details –PAD Location and Signal Description
Ordering Information
Part Number
RN-SRL-FTD5V-DGL
Description
USB to 5V serial UART dongle, FTDI chipset, USB connector, bare PCB, 5V serial
connection
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RN-SRL-PRO3V-DGL
Description
USB to 3V serial UART dongle, Prolific chipset, USB connector, bare PCB 3V serial
connection
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