FT230XQ-R

FTDI

-40℃~+85℃ 125uA 3.3V~5V 8mA USB 2.0 USB to UART QFN-16-EP(4x4) USB Converters ROHS

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Datasheetftdi/FT230XQ-R

Category: USB Converters
Package: QFN-16-EP(4x4)
Pins: 17

Overview

The FT230XQ-R is a USB Converter made by FTDI in a QFN-16-EP(4x4) package with 17 pins. -40℃~+85℃ 125uA 3.3V~5V 8mA USB 2.0 USB to UART QFN-16-EP(4x4) USB Converters ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Interface_USB:FT230XQ, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (Package_DFN_QFN:QFN-16-1EP_4x4mm_P0.65mm_EP2.1x2.1mm, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. 2,631 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C128629). 72 open-source boards in 68 repositories on GitHub use it.

Symbol

Interface_USB:FT230XQFrom KiCad's library

Footprint

Package_DFN_QFN:QFN-16-1EP_4x4mm_P0.65mm_EP2.1x2.1mmFrom KiCad's library

From the datasheet

Supply, least: 2.97 V · VCC, recommended operating min, normal operation · p. 17
Supply, most: 5.5 V · VCC, recommended operating max, normal operation · p. 17
Supply, least: 1.62 V · VCCIO, recommended operating min · p. 17
Supply, most: 3.63 V · VCCIO, recommended operating max · p. 17
Supply, absolute maximum: 5.5 V · VCC, absolute max · p. 16
Supply, absolute maximum: 4 V · VCCIO, absolute max · p. 16
Works from: -40 °C · Ambient operating temperature min, power applied · p. 16
Works up to: 85 °C · Ambient operating temperature max, power applied · p. 16
Takes working: 8 mA · VCC operating supply current typical, normal operation · p. 17
Takes at most: 8.3 mA · VCC operating supply current max, normal operation · p. 17
Takes asleep: 125 µA · VCC supply current typical, USB suspend · p. 17
A pin gives at most: 22 mA · DC output current absolute max · p. 16
Data rate, most: 3 Mbit/s · UART data transfer rate max, TTL levels · p. 1

What it is and has

Interface: Single chip USB to asynchronous serial data transfer · p. 1
MTP memory: 2048 bytes · p. 1
Receive buffer: 512 bytes · p. 1
Transmit buffer: 512 bytes · p. 1
Clock generation: Integrated; no external crystal required · p. 1
CBUS I/O: 4 configurable pins · p. 13
Bit bang modes: Synchronous and asynchronous · p. 1
Output drive strength: Configurable, 4 mA minimum to 16 mA maximum · p. 1
UART signal inversion: Supported · p. 1

Specifications

Parameter	Conditions	As printed	Page
Storage Temperature		min -65 · max 150 Degrees C	16
Floor Life (Out of Bag) At Factory Ambient (30°C / 60% Relative Humidity)	IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033A MSL Level 3 compliant	max 168 Hours	16
Ambient Operating Temperature (Power Applied)		min -40 · max 85 Degrees C	16
VCC Supply Voltage		min -0.3 · max 5.5 V	16
VCCIO IO Voltage		min -0.3 · max 4 V	16
DC Input Voltage – USBDP and USBDM		min -0.5 · max 3.63 V	16
DC Input Voltage – High Impedance Bi-directionals (powered from VCCIO)	powered from VCCIO	min -0.3 · max 5.8 V	16
DC Output Current – Outputs		max 22 mA	16
Human Body Mode (HBM)	Specification > ± 2kV	min 2 kV	16
Machine mode (MM)	Specification > ± 200V	min 200 V	16
Charged Device Mode (CDM)	Specification > ± 500V	min 500 V	16
Latch-up	Specification > ± 200mA	min 200 mA	16
VCC Operating Supply Voltage VCC	Normal Operation; ambient temperature -40°C to +85°C	min 2.97 · typ 5 · max 5.5 V	17
VCCIO Operating Supply Voltage VCC2	Ambient temperature -40°C to +85°C	min 1.62 · max 3.63 V	17
Operating Supply Current Icc1	Normal Operation; ambient temperature -40°C to +85°C	min 6.5 · typ 8 · max 8.3 mA	17
Operating Supply Current Icc2	USB Suspend; ambient temperature -40°C to +85°C	typ 125 uA	17
3.3v regulator output 3V3	VCC must be greater than 3V3 otherwise 3V3OUT is an input which must be driven with 3.3V	min 2.97 · typ 3.3 · max 3.63 V	17
Output Voltage High Voh	Ioh = +/-2mA; I/O Drive strength = 4mA	min 2.97 V	18
Output Voltage High Voh	I/O Drive strength = 8mA	min 2.97 V	18
Output Voltage High Voh	I/O Drive strength = 12mA	min 2.97 V	18
Output Voltage High Voh	I/O Drive strength = 16mA	min 2.97 V	18
Output Voltage Low Vol	Iol = +/-2mA; I/O Drive strength = 4mA	typ 0 · max 0.4 V	18
Output Voltage Low Vol	I/O Drive strength = 8mA	typ 0 · max 0.4 V	18
Output Voltage Low Vol	I/O Drive strength = 12mA	typ 0 · max 0.4 V	18
Output Voltage Low Vol	I/O Drive strength = 16mA	typ 0 · max 0.4 V	18
Input low Switching Threshold Vil	LVTTL	max 0.8 V	18
Input High Switching Threshold Vih	LVTTL	min 2 V	18
Switching Threshold Vt	LVTTL	typ 1.49 V	18
Schmitt trigger negative going threshold voltage Vt-		typ 1.15 V	18
Schmitt trigger positive going threshold voltage Vt+		typ 1.64 V	18
Input pull-up resistance Rpu	Vin = 0	min 40 · typ 75 · max 190 KΩ	18
Input pull-down resistance Rpd	Vin =VCCIO	min 40 · typ 75 · max 190 KΩ	18
Input Leakage Current Iin	Vin = 0	min -10 · max 10 uA	18
Tri-state output leakage current Ioz	Vin = 5.5V or 0	min -10 · max 10 uA	18
Output Voltage High Voh	Ioh = +/-2mA; I/O Drive strength = 4mA	min 2.25 V	19
Output Voltage High Voh	I/O Drive strength = 8mA	min 2.25 V	19
Output Voltage High Voh	I/O Drive strength = 12mA	min 2.25 V	19
Output Voltage High Voh	I/O Drive strength = 16mA	min 2.25 V	19
Input High Switching Threshold Vih	LVTTL	min 0.8 V	19
Switching Threshold Vt	LVTTL	typ 1.1 V	19
Schmitt trigger negative going threshold voltage Vt-		typ 0.8 V	19
Schmitt trigger positive going threshold voltage Vt+		typ 1.2 V	19
Output Voltage High Voh	Ioh = +/-2mA; I/O Drive strength = 4mA	min 1.62 V	20
Output Voltage High Voh	I/O Drive strength = 8mA	min 1.62 V	20
Output Voltage High Voh	I/O Drive strength = 12mA	min 1.62 V	20
Output Voltage High Voh	I/O Drive strength = 16mA	min 1.62 V	20
Input low Switching Threshold Vil	LVTTL	max 0.77 V	20
Input High Switching Threshold Vih	LVTTL	min 1.6 V	20
Switching Threshold Vt	LVTTL	typ 0.77 V	20
Schmitt trigger negative going threshold voltage Vt-		typ 0.557 V	20
Schmitt trigger positive going threshold voltage Vt+		typ 0.893 V	20

Ordering codes, by the datasheet

FT230XQ-R: 16 Pin QFN · Taped and reel packing, 5,000 pieces per reel · p. 2

Parameters

Applications Function: USB to UART
Current - Supply: 8mA
Current - Supply(Max): 8.3mA
Data Rate: 3Mbps
Features: FIFO buffer；Programmable baud rate；Built-in clock generator；Hardware flow control support；Power-on reset
Number of Channels: 1
Operating Temperature: -40℃~+85℃
Output Current per Pin(Max): 22mA
Quiescent Supply Current: 125uA
Standby Current: 125uA
USB Protocol: USB 2.0
Voltage - Supply: 1.62V~5.5V
Voltage - Supply(Absolute Max): 5.5V

Order codes

FT230XQ-RLCSC C128629

Pinout

The pins of the FT230XQ-R
Pin	Name	Type
1	VCCIO	Power in
2	RXD	Input
3	GND	Power in
4	CTS	Input
5	CBUS2	Input/output
6	USBDP	Input/output
7	USBDM	Input/output
8	3V3OUT	Power out
9	RESET	Input
10	VCC	Power in
11	CBUS1	Input/output
12	CBUS0	Input/output
13	GND	Passive
14	CBUS3	Input/output
15	TXD	Output
16	RTS	Output
17	GND	Passive

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the FT230XQ-R?

Yes. The symbol is Interface_USB:FT230XQ and the footprint Package_DFN_QFN:QFN-16-1EP_4x4mm_P0.65mm_EP2.1x2.1mm, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the FT230XQ-R?

QFN-16-EP(4x4), with 17 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where is the FT230XQ-R datasheet?

FTDI publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.

Where can I order the FT230XQ-R?

JLCPCB lists it as part C128629, with 2,631 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the FT230XQ-R?

Parts like it in the library: the FT230XQ-T by FTDI, the FT201XQ-R by FTDI, the FT201XQ-T by FTDI and the FT220XQ-T by FTDI. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

Which open-source boards use the FT230XQ-R?

72 boards in 68 repositories on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.