USB to TTL Serial Cable (Debug/Console Cable for Raspberry Pi)

Because of the separated pin plugs, this cable is ideal for powering and connecting up to the debug/login console on the Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone Black.

Also handy for hacking WiFi routers to install alternate OS's, or nearly any other 3.3V logic serial port. This is easier to use than an FTDI cable in many cases because the wires are separated. Note that we call this a "TTL cable" (since that's what they're called) but technically it's CMOS logic.

This cable is not good for Arduino re-programming such as a Boarduino, MENTA, Monochron, etc. because it does not have the DTR/RTS wire necessary for initiating the bootloader reboot sequence. For that we suggest an FTDI cable or FTDI friend.

Features:

• There are four wires: red power, black ground, white RX into USB port, and green TX out of the USB port.
• Built-in PL2303TA chip
• Support: Win XP/VISTA/7/8/8.1/10/Mac OS X/Linux
• Wire Length: 90cm
  

Documents:

• PL2303TA Chip Datasheet