SparkFun RS232 Shifter SMD (No DB9)

SparkFun RS232 Breakout (PRT-08780)

This board has one purpose in life - to convert RS232 to TTL and vice versa (TX and RX). This will allow a microcontroller to communicate with a computer. Shifter SMD is powered from the target application and can run at any voltage! This version comes with no DB9 connector attached. Useful for field installations and projects where RS232 serial is coming from something other than a DB9 cable.

Repository Contents

• /Hardware - All Eagle design files (.brd, .sch)
• /Production - Production panel files (.brd)

Documentation

• Serial Communication - Basic tutorial on serial communication implemented on logic-level (TTL) and RS-232.
• RS-232 vs. TTL Serial Communication - Short explanation about the logic levels and the hardware used to convert signals with the RS232 Shifter.

Product Versions

• PRT-08780 - Shifter - no DB9 connector
• PRT-00449 - Shifter with DB9 connector populated.

Version History

• v1.4 - GitHub version 1.4. Retired for a more production friendly version.

License Information

This product is open source!

Please review the LICENSE.md file for license information.

If you have any questions or concerns on licensing, please contact techsupport@sparkfun.com.

Distributed as-is; no warranty is given.

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