A CH340 USB UART Interface is a device used to interface between a computer and a microcontroller board through USB. It is equipped with the CH340 chipset, which is a low-cost and high-performance USB-to-serial converter that supports both 3.3V and 5V voltage levels. The adapter is used to program the microcontroller and communicate with it, allowing the computer to send and receive data to and from the microcontroller. The adapter also provides power to the microcontroller, eliminating the need for an external power supply. The adapter is compatible with a wide range of microcontroller boards, including the Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and others, making it a versatile tool for hobbyists, makers, and engineers.

The CANADUINO® CH340 USB UART Interface operates with 3.3V and 5V TTL levels and provides the connection between the RX and TX pins you can find on many electronic modules and microcontroller development modules, and the USB port of a host computer for programming or monitoring.

This adapter can be used as a USB to RS323 adapter as long the connected device accepts the lower TTL logic level. If the TTL level is insufficient, an RS232 to TTL adapter is a cheap and reliable solution to turn the CH340 into a real RS232 device.

We recommend downloading the required USB driver for your operating system from WCH official website.

If you prefer a cable instead of the dongle-style, see our PL2303TA USB-TTL UART interface cable.