The is a high-performance USB-to-Serial converter board designed to provide a stable, high-speed data link between a modern PC (USB interface) and legacy or industrial hardware (Serial/UART interface). Version 1.2 introduces improved voltage regulation and ESD protection compared to earlier revisions.
| OS | Driver Solution | Longevity | |---------------|-------------------------------------|-----------| | Windows 11 | CH340 v3.5 or later (signed) | High | | Windows 10 | CH340 v3.4 (universal) | High | | Linux 5.x+ | Built-in ch341 kernel module | Very High | | macOS Ventura | Community ch34x kext | Medium | | ChromeOS | Use Android ADB + USB passthrough | Low | hw-417-v1.2 driver
The HW-417-V1.2 driver is tested and verified using a variety of methods, including: This chip converts standard USB signals from a
: The board uses the FT232RL USB UART IC. This chip converts standard USB signals from a host computer into asynchronous serial data (TTL/CMOS levels) that microcontrollers can parse. hw-417-v1.2 driver