CP2102N-A02-GQFN20R - Silicon Labs

Manufacturer Part Number

CP2102N-A02-GQFN20R

Manufacturer

Silicon Labs

Introduction

The CP2102N-A02-GQFN20R is a highly-integrated USB-to-UART bridge controller providing a simple solution for updating RS-232 designs to USB using a minimum of components and PCB space.

Product Features and Performance

Integrated USB transceiver; no external resistors required

Integrated clock; no external crystal required

On-chip power-on reset circuit

On-chip voltage regulator: 3.3 V output

1000 kbps data transfer rate

512 byte receive buffer; 512 byte transmit buffer

Hardware or X-On/X-Off handshaking supported

Event character support

Line break transmission

Product Advantages

USB 2.0 compliant

Reduced external component count leading to cost savings

Provides high data integrity with error-checking features

Enhanced flow control mechanisms simplify communication

Key Technical Parameters

USB Protocol: USB 2.0

Interface: UART

Supply Voltage: 3V to 3.6V

Current Supply: 9.5mA

Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C

Quality and Safety Features

Built-in electrostatic discharge protection

Industrial temperature range ensures reliability under extreme conditions

Compatibility

Compatible with existing USB device frameworks

Drives available for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android platforms

Application Areas

Upgrading Legacy Peripherals to USB

Point-of-Sale Terminals

Serial Communication Interfaces

Industrial Control

Medical Diagnostic Equipment

Product Lifecycle

The product status is active

Not nearing discontinuation

Future products and upgrades are in continually development

Key Reasons to Choose This Product

Minimizes design time and development costs

Supports a hassle-free bridge from USB to UART protocols

Ensures compatibility across multiple operating systems

Small package size suitable for compact PCB layouts

Robust operation under extended industrial temperature ranges