FT232RQ-REEL vs FT232RQ Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of FT232RQ-REEL by FTDI and FT232RQ by FTDI. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | FT232RQ-REEL | FT232RQ |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | FTDI | FTDI |
| Category | Interface ICs | Interface ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | End of Life |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $3.40 | $2.40 |
| Function | USB to UART serial data transfer interface bridge | USB to UART Bridge IC |
| USB Compliance | USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps) | — |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V to 5.25 V (single supply) | 3.3 V to 5.25 V |
| UART Data Rate | Up to 3 Mbaud | — |
| Package | QFN-32 (5x5 mm) with exposed pad | 32-pin QFN (5x5 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 C to +85 C |
| On-chip LDO Output | 3.3 V (for external rail) | — |
| Modem Control Lines | RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI, TXD, RXD | — |
| Clock Source | Internal 12 MHz + PLL (no external crystal required) | — |
| Suspend Current | Low USB suspend current | [DATA_NEEDED: suspend current in uA] |
| Host Compatibility | UHCI / OHCI / EHCI host controllers | — |
| Operating Modes | UART, FIFO, Bit-Bang, MPSSE, FT1248 | — |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | [DATA_NEEDED: MSL level] | — |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (Pb-free 32-QFN package) | Compliant |
| USB Specification | — | USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps) |
| Data Rate (Standard) | — | 300 baud to 3 Mbaud |
| UART Channels | — | 1 (TX, RX, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI) |
| Internal FIFO | — | 384 byte TX / 128 byte RX |
| Internal Oscillator | — | 12 MHz |
| Internal LDO Output | — | 3.3 V (powers external circuitry) |
| Driver Support | — | VCP, D2XX (Windows, macOS, Linux) |
| ESD Protection | — | [DATA_NEEDED: ESD rating kV HBM] |