FT232R USB UART Driver

This is about the abilities of the FT232R USB UART. This uses the hardware ID called  USB\VID_0403&PID_6001&REV_0600 . This is the FT232R USB UART driver. You will note that this corresponds with the FT232R USB UART chip made by FTDI (Future Technology Devices International Ltd). Here’s what the identifiers mean as seen elsewhere on this website.

FT232R USB UART Driver

You will note that the VID (Vendor ID) has been identified as 0403 which tells us who made the hardware. Then there is the PID. In this case we know that the manufacturer is FTDI as well as the PID of 6001 which tells us that it is a FT232R USB UART. Lastly there is also a revision number which is revision 0600. This will tell us what hardware is as well as what the firmware revision on the device.

What Does the FT232R USB UART Do?

As you might know that the FT232R is a USB-to-serial converter chip. You will note that the software comes with two files. The one is to be used to provide a virtual COM port (VCP) on a computer. This is used for serial communications to your computer. Lets take a look at some of the communication options.

• Programming microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino boards).
• Connecting legacy RS232 devices to USB ports.
• Interfacing with embedded systems or sensors.

Driver Requirements

Likewise to now use the FT232R device, you will need the correct software driver, such as the:

FT232R USB UART Driver from FTDI. For Windows 10, search for FT232R USB UART Driver Windows 10, or download it directly from this website. You can see the links above to that page. See also the article that we wrote on the usb\vid_067b&pid_2303&rev_0300 which for the Prolific driver.

FT232R USB Applications

The USB-to-Serial Communication is useful for developers working with embedded systems as well as with serial peripherals. There is also the well known Arduino and Embedded Systems. These would be the most commonly found in Arduino boards for USB connectivity. Likewise there is also the debugging and prototyping. This is frequently been used for debugging serial communication. This is mainly where there are custom hardware projects. Lastly you will also note that the FT232R is a versatile and reliable chip, making it a standard choice for adding USB-to-serial functionality in a variety of hardware projects.