FTDI USB Programming Cable TYT TH-UVF1 TH-UV8000 TH-UV8000D TH-UV8000E PC03

What is the difference between FTDI and Prolific USB serial cables other than the FTDI are more expensive?. Our FTDI cables have LED activity lights and are typically 6 feet in length. Our Prolific cables do not have activity lights and are 3 feet long.

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