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# USB-to-Serial Bridge - µUSB-PA5

**Brand:** SparkFun

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/usb-to-serial-bridge-usb-pa5

## Pricing

- **Price:** $47.12
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 2 units
- **Supplier (SparkFun):** 0 units
- **SKU:** SF-DEV-11814

## Description

The µUSB-PA5 is a compact USB-to-Serial TTL UART bridge based on the FTDI FT232RQ. It connects to your PC via a Mini-B USB connector and provides serial communication at baud rates up to 3 Mbps — designed primarily for programming and communicating with 4D Systems displays and controllers. The 5-pin 2.54 mm female header plugs directly into most 4D Systems modules. RX and TX signals are both 3.3 V and 5 V tolerant. Additional flow control and signal pins are available on through-hole pads along each side of the PCB. Key Features FTDI FT232RQ – Reliable USB-to-Serial bridge IC Up to 3 Mbps – Wide baud rate range (300 bps to 3 Mbps) USB 2.0 Full Speed – 12 Mbps maximum, suspend supported 3.3 V & 5 V Tolerant – Compatible with both logic levels Virtual COM Port – Works with existing serial applications Hardware & Software Flow Control – Xon/Xoff and hardware handshaking Status LED – Indicates traffic and operation USB Powered – No external supply needed Specifications Bridge IC: FTDI FT232RQ USB Connector: Mini-B Interface: 5-pin, 2.54 mm (0.1″) pitch female header Baud Rate: 300 bps – 3 Mbps UART: 7 or 8 data bits, 1–2 stop bits, odd/even/mark/space/no parity OS Support: Windows 98+, macOS (OS X 8+), Linux (2.4 kernel+) Dimensions: 33.7 × 17.3 mm Note: While compatible with most 4D Systems modules, some modules may not be compatible for mechanical reasons. Ideal For Programming 4D Systems displays and controllers USB-to-serial communication at various baud rates Debugging and firmware uploads via UART Package Contents 1× µUSB-PA5 USB-to-Serial Bridge Resources Datasheet (PDF) FTDI Virtual COM Port Drivers

**Product Type:** physical

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