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CH340G USB-Serial Module

This is an easy-to-use USB-to-Serial adapter based on the CH340G IC from WCH. It works
with 5V and 3.3V systems and should auto install on most operating systems without the
need for additional drivers. The module uses the CH340G IC to quickly and easily convert
USB to serial signal. It’s a great lower-cost alternative to the extremely popular FTDI
version.

SKU: MDU1113
Brief Data:

 On Board Chip: CH340G.

 USB power supply, can choose 5V(default) or 3.3V, set by jumper.
 LED Indicator for RX and TX signaling activity.
 Pin definition: DTR, RXD, TX, VCC, CTS, GND
 Output Connector: 2.54mm Female Socket.
 Size: 22 x 17mm (L x W)
 Interface: Micro USB.

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Pin Assignment:
The pin-out of this CH340G to Serial module mimics the common DTR/RX/TX/VCC/CTS/GND pinout
arrangement found on hundreds of FTDI-to-USB derivatives.

Pin Label Input/Output Description

DTR Output Data Terminal Ready, Active Low
RX Input Serial Receive
TX Output Serial Transmit
VCC Supply Voltage Power supply 3.3V or 5V(default)
R/C Input DTS or CTS by R/C Jumper Setting (CTS Default)
GND Supply Ground Ground (0V) supply

Output Supply Setting to 5Vor 3.3V:

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Cut the small track on 5V pad to set the Vcc to 3.3V and I/O.

Jumper is default to 3.3V VCC and I/O

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CTS and DTS Signal Selection on R/C Pin:
CST or DTS signal can be selected on R/C pin with jumper setting.

R/C pin can be set to CTS or DTS signaling (Default to CTS)

Schematic Diagram:

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Application Example:

Connet to Arduino Pro Mini for sketch uploading.

Web Resources:
 CH340G Driver for Window
 CH340G driver for MAC
 https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/serial-basic-hookup-
guide?_ga=2.71738259.1646550254.1606005089-1955028172.1589356232

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