The USB UART converter is a device that converts the USB data transmission protocol to UART and vice versa. It is very often used to connect your computer to development boards or directly to micro controllers.

The product uses the FT232RL integrated circuit, of very good quality and small size, found in the SMD package. The circuit also includes a 3.3 V regulator and a jumper allowing you to switch between 3.3 V and 5 V. There are also LEDs on the circuit indicating: power, reception, and transmission of data.

Baud rate is adjustable. Do not forget to install the necessary driver on your computer.