This an USB-to-parallel interface chip. The manufacturers website provides detailed information about the use of this chip, including free drivers that create virtual serial ports on windows PCs.
Note: this chip is in an SSOP-28 package, not a DIP!
The PCB-12 can be used to use this chip in a DIP socket, breadboard, etc.
manufacturer: FTDI
Related products:CON-USB-B-H | USB type B print connector | |
PCB-12 | 28 pin SOIC/SSOP-to-DIP PCB |