The FT232RL is a 28 pin TSSOP package USB to UART bridge.

The FT232R is the latest IC from FTDI requiring very few external components for operation!

There is a breakout board available with the FT232RL included (BOB-00718).

Features:

• Implements full v2.0 USB protocol
• Needs no external crystal
• Requires only decoupling caps
• Internal EEPROM for device ID and Product Description strings
• Royalty-Free Driver support for Windows, Linux, and Mac OSX

Datasheet FT232RL

FTDI website

FTClean (for removing extraneous/old ports)

FTDI Driver Page