Silicon Labs CP2102N USBXpress™ USB-to-UART Bridge Controller

Silicon Labs CP2102N USBXpress™ USB-to-UART Bridge Controller updates RS-232 designs to USB using minimum components and PCB space. The CP2102N includes a USB 2.0 full-speed function controller, USB transceiver, oscillator, and Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART). The Controller is housed in packages as small as 3mm x 3mm. No other external USB components are required.

A simple GUI-based configurator allows for customization and configuration options. The Silicon Labs CP2102N device enables quick USB connectivity with minimal development effort by eliminating the need for complex firmware and driver development.

Features

  • No firmware development required
  • Simple GUI-based configurator 
  • Integrated USB transceiver (no external resistors required)
  • Integrated clock (no external crystal required)
  • USB 2.0 full-speed compatible
  • Data transfer rates up to 3Mbaud
  • USB battery charger detection (USB BCS 1.2 specification)
  • Remote wakeup for waking a suspended host
  • 9.5mA low operating current
  • Royalty-free Virtual COM port drivers

Applications

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

Block Diagram

Block Diagram - Silicon Labs CP2102N USBXpress™ USB-to-UART Bridge Controller
Inilathala: 2016-11-03 | Na-update: 2025-08-06