2 open source boards using the FT232HQ
Real designs built with the FT232HQ, from public GitHub projects: a quick way to see how others power, decouple and connect it. Each board comes with its KiCad files, full parts list and a render — and you can simulate its firmware on HardLabs.
Programming jig
butterstick-fpga
150 × 69 mm39 parts2LNo license6
FPGALightRail Eval Board
lightrail-dev
100 × 100 mm187 parts22LNo license1
The FT232HQ in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the FT232HQ from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 125 × 84.5 mm and carries around 113 components.
50% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Programming jig by butterstick-fpga.
Microcontrollers on boards using the FT232HQ
What boards using the FT232HQ are built for
FT232HQ: common questions
Where can I find a FT232HQ reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the FT232HQ. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the FT232HQ use?
Most are built on FPGA (1).
How big is a typical board using the FT232HQ?
The median is 125 × 84.5 mm, and 50% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the FT232HQ?
By GitHub stars, Programming jig by butterstick-fpga, with 6 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the FT232HQ before building it?
Yes. HardLabs turns a board's netlist and BOM into a working simulation, so you can boot and test firmware against it with no hardware on your desk.