The PL2303HX USB to UART IC is a high-performance, low-cost, and easy-to-use USB to serial converter chip. It provides a reliable and efficient solution for connecting serial devices to a USB port on a computer.
Key Features:
- High-speed data transfer: Supports data transfer rates up to 921.6 Kbps.
- Low power consumption: Ideal for battery-powered applications.
- Small form factor: Available in various package types, including USB-A, USB-B, and USB-C.
- Wide operating voltage range: Compatible with 3.3V and 5V power supplies.
- Easy-to-use: Requires minimal external components for operation.
- Built-in overcurrent protection: Protects against accidental short circuits.
- Widely supported: Compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Applications:
- Industrial automation: Connecting serial devices such as PLCs, sensors, and actuators to a computer.
- Data acquisition: Collecting data from serial instruments like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and temperature sensors.
- Embedded systems: Providing a serial interface for communication with a host computer.
- Point-of-sale systems: Connecting serial devices like barcode scanners and receipt printers.
- General-purpose serial communication: Connecting any serial device to a USB port.