Galileo Gen2 Boards Console Serial Cable ttl-232r-3v3 is a USB to TTL serial adapter based on the FT232RL chip. It provides 3.3V TTL level signaling for reliable communication and programming with Galileo Gen2 boards and other FT232RL based devices. The cable is designed for console access, firmware programming, and serial communication tasks that require a stable USB connection to a 3.3V TTL serial interface. Key features - FT232RL USB to serial adapter with TTL 3.3V level signaling for Galileo Gen2 boards - 6 ft length for flexible workstation setup and reach - 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) 16-pin female housing for standard header connections - Pinout standard output: GND (Blk/1), CTS (Brown/2), VCC-5V(red/3), TXD (orange/4), RXD (yellow/5), RTS (Green/6) - Supports EEPROM operations, vendor ID rewrite, and Mprog 3.5 tooling Compatibility and drivers - Compatible with FT232RL based devices, including Galileo Gen2 boards - Supports FT232RL VCP (Virtual COM Port) driver and D2XX driver for broad software compatibility Performance and capabilities - USB to TTL serial conversion provides reliable console and data transfer at 3.3V logic - Includes 6 ft cable length to accommodate standard desk setups and device placement - The 16-pin 0.1" header housing enables straightforward mating with compatible circuits and development boards - EEPROM support enables customization of device memory; vendor ID rewrite support allows device identification customization; Mprog 3.5 support facilitates EEPROM programming tasks Applications and use scenarios - Galileo Gen2 board programming and console access: connect to a PC to program, monitor, and debug the Galileo Gen2 board via USB serial console - Serial communication and debugging for FT232RL-based projects: use as a reliable USB to serial interface for microcontrollers and other serial devices requiring 3.3V TTL signaling - EEPROM customization and device configuration: leverage EEPROM support, vendor ID rewrite, and Mprog 3.5 capabilities for specialized hardware setups and development workflows Physical attributes - Cable length: 6 feet - Connection: USB to 0.1" (2.54 mm) 16-pin female header housing - Signal lines and color-coded mapping: GND black, CTS brown, VCC-5V red, TXD orange, RXD yellow, RTS green This cable provides a straightforward, compatible solution for Galileo Gen2 board programming, console access, and 3.3V TTL serial communication, with driver support and device customization options to suit development and debugging workflows.