USB232LV $19.95
usb232lv pic
USB to UART Serial Port Converter for Embedded Devices.
Add an USB interface to any embedded device like FPGAs, microcontrollers, and etc. One of the most versatile implementation available. Using the FTDI FT232RL chip, this works in
  • Windows
  • Mac OS
  • Linux
The latest driver can be downloaded here.
The driver for Linux is already a part of the Kernel as of 2.4.20.

Mechanical and Pinout Details
usb232lv-cad pic PinNameDescription
J6.1TXDTransmit out of USB232LV
J6.2DTRNData Terminal Ready
J6.3RTSNRequest to Send
J6.4RXDReceive into USB232LV
J6.5RINRing Indicator
J6.6DSRNData Set Ready
J6.7DCDNData Carrier Detect
J6.8CTSNClear To Send
J6.9GNDGround
J6.10VCC55V power from the USB bus.
J5.1VCC55V, Jumper to VCCIO for 5V IOs
J5.2VCCIOIO VCC, Jumper to either VCC5 or VCC3
J5.3VCC33.3V, Jumper to VCCIO for 3.3 IOs
* The Headers are 100mils (2.54mm) spacing.
* The USB connector style is a mini-B.
* Dimensions are in INCHES.

The USB232LV also has two onboard LEDs for Status feedback
  • D4: LED toggles on Data Receive
  • D5: LED toggles on Data Transmit