FT232RQ-Breakout-Board
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FTDI FT232RQ Breakout Board with Variable LDO for VIO
Board Features:
- Capability to configure microcontrollers directly (e.g. CC430F5137)
- Configurable VCCIO between 1.8V to 5V using on-board LDO
- Data Rate Max 3,000,000 BAUD (FTDI FT232R Chip)
- Route the RTS and DTR to a header for easy mode as a Programmer
- TX and RX LED (Red/Green)
- Small form factor
Reflowing QFN-32 FTDI FT232RQ Chip:
First attempt to reflow a QFN-32 device to a board without purchasing expensive equipment. I used a hot air gun that I purchased on Amazon for $14 ( TruePower 01-0712 Mini Heat Gun, Blue). I also used solder paste that melts at 183C degrees.
###Applied the solder paste:
###Placed QFN-32 Device
###Final Product being used to configure a CC430F5137 microcontroller
Documents:
- Eagle_SCH_BRD_GERBER
- Schematic, Layout and Gerber files
- FTDI_EEPROM_Configuration.xml
- Configuration file used to configure the FT232RQ device
- Verify_Serial_Communications.py
- Simple Python script to test the serial communications between a reference USB design and the Unit Under Test (UUT)
Parts List
| Part | Part Number | Unit Price | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB Mini Connector | 151-1206-1-ND | $6.55 | 10 Connectors | http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/edac-inc/690-005-299-043/151-1206-1-ND/4312192 |
| FTDI FT232RQ | 768-1008-1-ND | $4.50 | 1 | http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/ftdi-future-technology-devices-international-ltd/FT232RQ-REEL/768-1008-1-ND/1836403 |
| LM317 | 768-1008-1-ND | $0.77 | In stock | http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/texas-instruments/LM317DCYR/296-12602-1-ND/443738 |
| 0.1uF, 0402, Cap | 490-6328-1-ND | $0.55 | 100 capacitor | http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/murata-electronics-north-america/GRM155R71C104KA88J/490-6328-1-ND/3845525 |
| 10uF, 0805, Cap | 1276-6456-1-ND | $0.78 | 10 capacitor | http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/samsung-electro-mechanics-america-inc/CL21A106KPFNNNG/1276-6456-1-ND/5958084 |
| 143 ohm, 0402 | YAG2980CT-ND | $0.48 | 100 resistors | http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/yageo/RC0402FR-07143RL/YAG2980CT-ND/5281845 |
| 240 ohm, 0402 | 311-240JRCT-ND | $0.47 | 100 resistors | http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/yageo/RC0402JR-07240RL/311-240JRCT-ND/729393 |
| 392 ohm, 0402 | YAG3145CT-ND | $0.48 | 100 resistors | http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/yageo/RC0402FR-07392RL/YAG3145CT-ND/5282010 |
| 1k ohm, 0402 | 311-1.0KJRCT-ND | $0.47 | 100 resistors | http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/yageo/RC0402JR-071KL/311-1.0KJRCT-ND/729355 |
| Red LED | SML-D12V1WT86CT-ND | $1.71 | 10 LEDs | http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/rohm-semiconductor/SML-D12V1WT86/SML-D12V1WT86CT-ND/5843857 |
| Yellow/Green LED | SML-D12M1WT86CT-ND | $1.71 | 10 LEDs | http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/rohm-semiconductor/SML-D12M1WT86/SML-D12M1WT86CT-ND/5843861 |
| PCB Fab | 2 layer prototype | $5.00 | 3 copies | http://docs.oshpark.com/services/two-layer/ |
Additional Information:
- Fab board at https://oshpark.com/
- Gerber Zip Package was used to fab board