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Silicon Labs CP2102C Single-Chip USB-to-UART Bridges

Silicon Labs CP2102C Single-Chip USB-to-UART Bridges are designed to quickly add USB to applications by eliminating firmware complexity and reducing development time. These highly integrated USB-to-UART bridge controllers provide a simple solution for updating RS-232 designs to USB using a minimum of components and PCB space. The CCP2102C integrates a USB 2.0 full-speed function controller, USB transceiver, oscillator, and Universal Asynchronous Receiver / Transmitter (UART) into compact packages as small as 4mm x 4mm.

The Silicon Labs CP2102C devices facilitate quick USB connectivity with minimal development effort by eliminating the complexity of firmware and driver development. Moreover, the inclusion of a CDC driver further streamlines the integration process, enabling seamless communication between the USB and UART interfaces without requiring custom USB driver installation. Additionally, support for USB-C® ensures compatibility with USB standards, offering a versatile and future-proof solution for users' applications.

Features

  • No firmware development required
  • Single-chip USB-to-UART data transfer
    • Integrated USB transceiver, no external resistors required
    • Integrated clock, no external crystal required
    • On-chip power-on reset circuit
    • 3.3V output on-chip voltage regulator
  • USB function controller
    • USB 2.0 full-speed compliant, full-speed (12Mbps)
    • USB suspend states supported via SUSPEND pins
  • USB communication device class
    • Standard USB CDC requires no custom driver
    • Works with existing COM port applications
    • Supported on Windows, Mac, and Linux
  • Low 9.5mA operating current
  • 3.0V to 3.6V or 3.0V to 5.25V single power supply options
  • UART
    • All handshaking and modem interface signals
    • Data formats supported
      • 5, 6, 7, and 8 data bits
      • 1, 1.5, and 2 stop bits
      • Parity - odd, even, mark, space, and no parity
    • 300baud to 3Mbaud rate
    • 512-byte receive buffer
    • 512-byte transmit buffer
    • Hardware handshaking supported
  • Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) 2
  • -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range
  • Package options
    • QFN-28, 5mm x 5mm
    • QFN-24, 4mm x 4mm
  • Lead-free and RoHS-compliant

Applications

  • POS terminals
  • USB dongles
  • Gaming controllers
  • Medical equipment
  • Data loggers

Block Diagram

Block Diagram - Silicon Labs CP2102C Single-Chip USB-to-UART Bridges

Development Tool

Silicon Labs CP2102C-MINIEK Mini Evaluation Kit

Designed for developers and engineers looking to integrate USB connectivity into embedded systems.

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Published: 2025-02-12 | Updated: 2025-04-23