The CH340G to TTL Serial Converter offers a cost-effective USB-to-TTL serial solution. Widely used for Arduino programming, ESP flashing, and serial debugging, it provides reliable communication at a budget-friendly price.
Key features
- CH340G USB to TTL serial conversion
- 3.3V and 5V operation on TTL side
- USB Type-A or micro-USB connector
- TX and RX LEDs for activity indication
- DTR pin for auto-reset programming
- Low cost alternative to FTDI
- Wide OS compatibility with available drivers
Good to know
- Install CH340 driver before use (Windows/macOS may not auto-detect)
- Some Windows 10/11 versions require driver signature override
- Verify voltage jumper/switch set correctly (3.3V or 5V)
- DTR line needed for auto-reset on Pro Mini and ESP
- CH340E is smaller variant with fewer handshake pins