| Manufacturer: | FTDI |
| Product: | USB Controllers |
| Type: | Bridge, USB to UART |
| Standard: | USB 2.0 |
| Speed: | High Speed (HS), Full Speed (FS) |
| Data Rate: | 12 Mb/s |
| Operating Supply Voltage: | 3 V to 5.25 V |
| Supply Voltage – Min: | 4.35 V |
| Supply Voltage – Max: | 5.25 V |
| Operating Supply Current: | 25 mA |
| Minimum Operating Temperature: | 0 ℃ |
| Maximum Operating Temperature: | + 70 ℃ |
| Interface Type: | UART |
| Moisture Sensitive: | Yes |
| Mounting Style: | SMD/SMT |
| Package / Case: | LQFP-32 |
| Packaging: | Reel |
| Packaging: | Cut Tape |
The FT232BL-REEL is a USB-to-serial UART interface IC manufactured by FTDI (Future Technology Devices International). This chip is commonly used to add USB connectivity to legacy serial devices, allowing easy interfacing between USB and RS232, RS422, or RS485 serial communication protocols. The “REEL” suffix indicates that the part is supplied in a reel for automated surface mount assembly.