CH340E USB to TTL Module Pro Mini Downloader
Ultra-Compact USB to Serial Converter for Arduino and MCU Programming
This CH340Ebased USB to TTL converter module is a compact, highperformance serial communication adapter designed for programming Arduino Pro Mini, STM32, STC, and ESP8266 microcontrollers [citation:3][citation:13].
Builtin Crystal Oscillator Eliminates the need for external crystal, simplifying circuit design [citation:6][citation:12]
3.3V/5V Selectable Output - Compatible with both 3.3V and 5V logic systems [citation:2][citation:4]
Operating Voltage: 5VDC input via USB port; selectable 3.3V or 5V output [citation:13][citation:14]
Communication: Full-duplex UART with support for 50bps to 2Mbps baud rates [citation:6]
Ensure TXD connects to target RXD, and RXD connects to target TXD for proper communication [citation:3]
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Chip | CH340E (SOP8/MSOP10 package) |
| USB Interface | MicroUSB or TypeC (varies by module) |
| Logic Levels | 3.3V or 5V (selectable) |
| Data Rate | 50bps to 2Mbps [citation:6] |
| LED Indicators | PWR, TXD, RXD [citation:2][citation:3] |
| Protection | 500mA polyfuse (self-resetting) [citation:3] |
| Dimensions | ~16 x 16mm |
= Key Features =
+UltraCompact PCB Design Small footprint ideal for portable and field programming [citation:3]
+DTR Pin Included Supports Arduino Pro Mini autoreset for seamless code uploads [citation:3]
+LED Status Indicators - Visual feedback for power, transmit, and receive activity [citation:2][citation:3]
+Wide OS Compatibility - Supports Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10, macOS, and Linux [citation:2][citation:4]
= Applications =
- Arduino Pro Mini program downloader
- STM32 and STC microcontroller programming
- Serial debugging and UART communication
- ESP8266 and ESP-01 module interfacing [citation:3]
- IoT device development
Ideal for Pro Mini Downloading - Includes DTR pin for automatic reset [citation:3]
Extremely Compact Perfect for portable and onthe-go programming
√ Type-C connector option for modern devices [citation:3][citation:14]
√ Pre-soldered pin headers for easy breadboard use
√ Replaces CH340G and CH340C with improved features [citation:12]
Troubleshooting
Driver not recognized:
- Install CH340 driver manually for Windows (automatic for macOS/Linux) [citation:3]
- For Win10, some versions may require driver rollback to 2014 version [citation:14]
No data transmission:
- Verify TX/RX cross-connection (module TX to target RX, module RX to target TX) [citation:3]
- Check for correct voltage selection (3.3V or 5V) [citation:2][citation:13]