Description
The GM-TTL5VT USB to TTL 5V Header Cable is a USB to Serial UART (TTL Level) allows you to connect your computer through an available USB port and uses it as a regular serial communication. All USB protocol is handled within this adapter, there is no other device or programming required and supports plug-and-play technology.
The adapter is perfect for embedded systems that require a serial connection to a computer and is compliant with USB spec. 2.0 & 1.1. The board attaches directly to the USB bus via a standard type “A” Male receptacle connector for upstream data. The USB to Serial UART shows up on any Windows computer as a standard serial COM port. Any applications that talk to this COM port are automatically converted to USB and back to UART to your target board.
Additional Features:
- The Cable provides a USB to TTL Serial interface to 6-pin header.
- Single board USB to asynchronous serial data transfer interface
- Entire USB protocol handled by the electronics in the cable USB
- UART interface support for 7 or 8 data bits, 1 or 2 stop bits and odd / even / mark / space / no parity
- Fully assisted hardware (RTS#/CTS#) or X-On / X-Off software handshaking.
- Data transfer rates from 300 baud to 3 Mbaud at TTL levels.
- +5V output allows external logic to be powered from the USB port
- VCC Output rating current Max. 450mA
- Transmit and receive LEDs
- UHCI / OHCI / EHCI host controller compatible
- Low USB bandwidth consumption.
6-Pin Header Assignment:
- Pin 1 GND
- Pin 2 CTS
- Pin 3 VCC
- Pin 4 TXD
- Pin 5 RXD
- Pin 6 RTS
OS Support:
- Windows 7, 8, & Windows 10
- OS-X
- Linux
Packages Contents:
- GM–TTL5VT USB to 5V TTL Header Cable
- Latest FTDI Driver (also available for download)
- GM-TTL5VT Product Manual (available for download)
Gary Washer –
This has the genuine FTDI chip and has no problem with the current FTDI drivers, unlike some cheaper cloned parts.
Dan M. Beadle –
I build a lot of electronic projects that often need some kind of debug port. I design in RS232 level shifters to take up space and time. Then I have to find a USB to RS232 converter anyway to get the signal to the PC
Using this, I just put a header on the board an save space and design time
Not for general consumer, but good for hobbyist and engineers.
A. Reilly –
Works Perfect. Needed a USB cable of this type for my old Rover’s fuel injection computer. Like the fact that it has the lights to show you status built right into the plug.
Colin –
This cable uses the very well-designed FTDI serial converter chip, and has worked flawlessly for me. I’ve used it with nonstandard baud rates and I’ve also had success modifying the firmware with FTDI’s own .NET-based tool (for Windows) as well as the open-source ft232r_prog utility (under Linux). This cable has an advantage over the factory/OEM cable in that it features Tx/Rx LEDs visible through the clear moulding on the USB end.
If you’re considering this cable to use it with the Lucas 14CUX, I can say that it works very well.
Dan M Beadle “Entrepreneur” –
I build a lot of electronic projects that often need some kind of debug port. I design in RS232 level shifters to take up space and time. Then I have to find a USB to RS232 converter anyway to get the signal to the PC
Using this, I just put a header on the board an save space and design time
Not for general consumer, but good for hobbyist and engineers.
David M –
I purchased this for my Arduino Pro 5v and it worked perfectly. The LED was a really nice touch to help note when it was done uploading.