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LC231X Module Datasheet

Version 1.1

Document Reference No.: FT_001388

Clearance No.: FTDI#516

2 Typical Applications

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USB to UART bridge

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Debugger / Programmer for embedded MCU e.g. Arduino

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USB IO extender for small 8-bit micro’s

2.1

Driver Support

The LC231X requires USB drivers (listed below), available free from http://www.ftdichip.com, which

are used to make the module appear as a virtual COM port (VCP). This allows the user to communicate

with the USB interface via a standard PC serial emulation port (for example TTY). Another FTDI USB

driver, the D2XX driver, can also be used with application software to directly access the LC231X through

a DLL. Both VCP and D2XX drivers support Windows auto-update.

Royalty free VIRTUAL COM PORT

(VCP) DRIVERS for...

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Windows 10 32,64-bit

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Windows 8/8.1 32,64-bit

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Windows 7 32,64-bit

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Windows CE 4.2, 5.0 and 6.0

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Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012

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Mac OS-X

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Linux 2.4 and greater

Royalty free D2XX Direct Drivers

(USB Drivers + DLL S/W Interface)

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Windows 10 32,64-bit

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Windows 8/8.1 32,64-bit

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Windows 7 32,64-bit

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Windows CE 4.2, 5.0 and 6.0

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Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012

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MAC OS-X

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Linux 2.4 and greater

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Android(J2xx)

For driver installation, please refer to the installation guides on our website:

http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/InstallGuides.htm

3 Ordering Information

Part No.

Description

LC231X

Low cost FT231X USB to UART module