Standard USB to DB9 Female RS232 Serial Cable
Internal Chip: CP2102
Package:PE Bag
Length:1.8M
Download and Install VCP Drivers
Virtual COM Port Device Drivers
- Works with existing COM port PC Applications
- Royalty-free distribution license
- Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/Vista/Server 2003/XP/2000/CE
- Mac OS-X/OS-9
- Linux
Software Downloads
https://www.silabs.com/developers/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers?tab=downloads
Typical Applications
1. Legacy Device Connectivity: Many older devices, such as modems, routers, serial printers, barcode scanners, and industrial machinery, use RS232 serial communication. The USB to RS232 cable allows you to connect these legacy devices to your modern computer or laptop without requiring a native serial port.
2. Programming and Debugging: The cable is commonly used by engineers and developers for programming and debugging tasks. It allows them to interface with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and other electronic devices that communicate via RS232 serial.
3. Industrial Automation: In industrial settings, various equipment and machinery still use RS232 communication for data
exchange. This cable enables technicians and engineers to monitor and control these devices using a computer.
4. Networking Equipment Configuration: Some networking equipment, like routers and switches, might have a console port that requires RS232 serial connectivity for initial setup and configuration. The USB to RS232 cable facilitates configuration tasks for network administrators.
5. Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems: Certain POS systems and retail peripherals use RS232 serial for communication. The USB to RS232 cable allows these devices to connect to modern POS terminals or computers with USB ports.
6. Lab Equipment Communication: Scientific instruments and lab equipment often rely on RS232 serial communication. The cable permits seamless integration of these instruments with computers, making data analysis and control more accessible.
7. Embedded System Development: When working on embedded systems or prototyping projects, engineers use RS232 serial to communicate with microcontrollers and other embedded components. The USB to RS232 cable aids in this communication.
8. Security System Integration: Some security systems, like surveillance cameras or access control panels, may use RS232 serial interfaces. The cable facilitates integration between these systems and computers used for monitoring or management.
9. Data Logging and Collection: The cable can be used to connect data loggers and sensors that communicate via RS232 to a computer for data collection, storage, and analysis.
Chip CP2102 Features
- Integrated USB transceiver; no external resistors required
- Integrated clock; no external crystal required
- Internal 1024-byte programmable ROM for vendor ID,product ID, serial number, power descriptor, release number, and product description strings
- EEPROM (CP2102)
- On-chip power-on reset circuit
- On-chip voltage regulator
- 3.3 V output (CP2102)
- 100% pin and software compatible with CP2101 USB Function Controller
- USB Specification 2.0 compliant; full-speed (12 Mbps)
- USB suspend states supported via SUSPEND pins Asynchronous Serial Data BUS (UART)
- All handshaking and modem interface signals
- Data formats supported:
- Data bits: 5, 6, 7, and 8
- Stop bits: 1, 1.5, and 2
- Parity: odd, even, mark, space, no parity
- Baud rates: 300 bps to 1 Mbps
- 576 Byte receive buffer; 640 byte transmit buffer
- Hardware or X-On/X-Off handshaking supported
- Event character support
- Line break transmission
Virtual COM Port Device Drivers
- Works with existing COM port PC Applications
- Royalty-free distribution license
- Windows 8/7/Vista/Server 2003/XP/2000
- Mac OS-X/OS-9
- Linux
USBXpress™ Direct Driver Support
- Royalty-Free Distribution License
- Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server 2003/2000
- Windows CE
Example Applications
- Upgrade of RS-232 legacy devices to USB
- Cellular phone USB interface cable
- USB interface cable
- USB to RS-232 serial adapter
Supply Voltage
- Self-powered: 3.0 to 3.6 V
- USB bus powered: 4.0 to 5.25 V
Package
- RoHS-compliant 28-pin QFN (5x5 mm)
Temperature Range: –40 to +85 °C
