Question 1

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the FT232BL?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The symbol is Analog & Interface:FT232BL and the footprint Package_QFP:TQFP-32_5x5mm_P0.5mm, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

Question 2

What package is the FT232BL?

Accepted Answer

TQFP-32(5x5), with 32 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Question 3

Where is the FT232BL datasheet?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Where can I order the FT232BL?

Accepted Answer

JLCPCB lists it as part C15916, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

Question 5

What can replace the FT232BL?

Accepted Answer

Parts like it in the library: the MAX3421EEHJ+T by Maxim Integrated (Analog Devices) and the MAX3421EEHJ+ by Maxim Integrated (Analog Devices). Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

Question 6

Which open-source boards use the FT232BL?

Accepted Answer

2 boards in 2 repositories on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.

Pin	Name	Type
1	EESK	Output
2	EEDATA	Input/output
3	VCC	Power in
4	RESET	Input
5	RSTOUT	Output
6	3V3OUT	Output
7	USBDP	Input/output
8	USBDM	Input/output
9	GND	Power in
10	SLEEP	Output
11	RXLED	Output
12	TXLED	Output
13	VCCIO	Power in
14	PWRCTL	Input
15	PWREN	Output
16	TXDEN	Output
17	GND	Power in
18	RI	Input
19	DCD	Input
20	DSR	Input
21	DTR	Output
22	CTS	Input
23	RTS	Output
24	RXD	Input
25	TXD	Output
26	VCC	Power in
27	XTIN	Input
28	XTOUT	Output
29	AGND	Power in
30	AVCC	Power in
31	TEST	Input
32	EECS	Input/output

FT232BL

Overview

Symbol

Footprint

Pinout

Open-source boards using it

Usb to serial

Usb rs232 converter v1

Parts like it

MAX3421EEHJ+T

MAX3421EEHJ+

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