https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21862/evaluation-board-based-on-the-cp2103-usb-to-uart-bridgeProduct Detail Documentsen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21862/evaluation-board-based-on-the-cp2103-usb-to-uart-bridgeFri, 05 May 2023 15:55:30 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:3461748c-27b7-4264-b721-72e68b44f711e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21862/evaluation-board-based-on-the-cp2103-usb-to-uart-bridge#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 5/5/2023 3:55:30 PM<br /> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Evaluation Board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Silicon Labs</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_board_based_on_the_cp2103_usb_to_uart_bridge_500x221_1579633135.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Evaluation Board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_board_based_on_the_cp2103_usb_to_uart_bridge_500x602_1579633136.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="Evaluation Board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_board_based_on_the_cp2103_usb_to_uart_bridge_500x221_1579633135.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_board_based_on_the_cp2103_usb_to_uart_bridge_500x602_1579633136.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">CP2103EK</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-8e3b1" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1291537&nsku=24M1110&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('8e3b1'));" data-farnell="1291537" data-newark="24M1110" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p>The CP2103EK Evaluation Kit contains a USB-to-UART/RS-232 evaluation board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge, a complete set of device drivers, USB and RS-232 cables and full documentation. The evaluation board includes an RS-232 level translator and DB-9 connector as well as access to the 3.3 V UART signals.</p> <p>The high-performance, low cost CP21xx USB to UART bridge family offers a complete plug and play interface solution that includes royalty-free driver suites and a comprehensive design ecosystem that enables customers to speed time-to-market. Crystal-less operation, in-system programming memory and small body size packages reduce cost, simplify design and shorten development time.</p> <p>The USBXpress&reg; Development Kit provides a complete host software solution for interfacing to CP210x devices. No USB protocol or host device driver expertise is required. Instead, a simple, high-level Application Program Interface (API) for the host software is used to provide complete USB connectivity. The USBXpress Development Kit includes Windows device drivers, Windows device driver installer, host interface function library (host API) provided in the form of a Windows Dynamic Link Library (DLL).</p> <p><strong>Applications:</strong> USB to RS-232 converters, USB to Dual RS-232 converters, USB to RS-422/RS-485 converters, Upgrade of legacy RS-232 devices, PDA USB interface cable, Cellular phone USB interface cable, Barcode readers, POS terminals, PC peripherals, USB converter</p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <p><strong>Features of USB to UART Bridge:</strong></p> <ul class="bulleted"> <li>USB 2.0 compliant, full-speed (12 Mbps)</li> <li>No external crystal required</li> <li>Up to 1024 Bytes of EEPROM or OTP ROM</li> <li>User-programmable custom Baud rates</li> <li>Supports all modem interface signals</li> <li>Baud Rates: up to 2 Mbps</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul class="bulleted"> <li>CP2103 USB-to-UART/RS-232 evaluation board</li> <li>RS-232 cable</li> <li>USB cable</li> <li>CP21xx kit CD</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Application Note</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/AN721.pdf" target="_blank">AN721: CP210x/CP211x Device Customization Guide (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/an197.pdf" target="_blank">AN197: Serial Communications Guide for CP210x (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/AN169.pdf" target="_blank">AN169: USBXpress<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span> Programmer&#39;s Guide (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/an220.pdf" target="_blank">AN220: USB Driver Customization (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/AN223.pdf" target="_blank">AN223: Port Configuration and GPIO for CP210x (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/AN571.pdf" target="_blank">AN571: CP210x Virtual COM Port Interface (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Quick Start Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/CP210x-EK-QS-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">CP210x Quick Start Guide (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/CP2103-EK.pdf" target="_blank">CP2103EK Evaluation Kit (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Downloads</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Applications Library</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> CP210x Software for Windows (exe) </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/Software/CP210x_Linux.bin" target="_blank">CP210x Software for Linux </a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-archive"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/Software/CP210x_Mac.zip" target="_blank">CP210x Software for Mac (zip)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 2219, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "CP2103EK" };</script> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: silicon_labs, usb, uart, analog_demo_boards, CP2103, interface_communications</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21862/evaluation-board-based-on-the-cp2103-usb-to-uart-bridge/revision/3Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:28:08 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:3461748c-27b7-4264-b721-72e68b44f711e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21862/evaluation-board-based-on-the-cp2103-usb-to-uart-bridge#commentsRevision 3 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 12/16/2021 11:28:08 PM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 2219, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "CP2103EK" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Evaluation Board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Silicon Labs</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_board_based_on_the_cp2103_usb_to_uart_bridge_500x221_1579633135.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Evaluation Board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_board_based_on_the_cp2103_usb_to_uart_bridge_500x602_1579633136.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="Evaluation Board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_board_based_on_the_cp2103_usb_to_uart_bridge_500x221_1579633135.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_board_based_on_the_cp2103_usb_to_uart_bridge_500x602_1579633136.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">CP2103EK</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-900c5" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1291537&nsku=24M1110&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('900c5'));" data-farnell="1291537" data-newark="24M1110" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p>The CP2103EK Evaluation Kit contains a USB-to-UART/RS-232 evaluation board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge, a complete set of device drivers, USB and RS-232 cables and full documentation. The evaluation board includes an RS-232 level translator and DB-9 connector as well as access to the 3.3 V UART signals.</p> <p>The high-performance, low cost CP21xx USB to UART bridge family offers a complete plug and play interface solution that includes royalty-free driver suites and a comprehensive design ecosystem that enables customers to speed time-to-market. Crystal-less operation, in-system programming memory and small body size packages reduce cost, simplify design and shorten development time.</p> <p>The USBXpress&reg; Development Kit provides a complete host software solution for interfacing to CP210x devices. No USB protocol or host device driver expertise is required. Instead, a simple, high-level Application Program Interface (API) for the host software is used to provide complete USB connectivity. The USBXpress Development Kit includes Windows device drivers, Windows device driver installer, host interface function library (host API) provided in the form of a Windows Dynamic Link Library (DLL).</p> <p><strong>Applications:</strong> USB to RS-232 converters, USB to Dual RS-232 converters, USB to RS-422/RS-485 converters, Upgrade of legacy RS-232 devices, PDA USB interface cable, Cellular phone USB interface cable, Barcode readers, POS terminals, PC peripherals, USB converter</p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <p><strong>Features of USB to UART Bridge:</strong></p> <ul class="bulleted"> <li>USB 2.0 compliant, full-speed (12 Mbps)</li> <li>No external crystal required</li> <li>Up to 1024 Bytes of EEPROM or OTP ROM</li> <li>User-programmable custom Baud rates</li> <li>Supports all modem interface signals</li> <li>Baud Rates: up to 2 Mbps</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul class="bulleted"> <li>CP2103 USB-to-UART/RS-232 evaluation board</li> <li>RS-232 cable</li> <li>USB cable</li> <li>CP21xx kit CD</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Application Note</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/AN721.pdf" target="_blank">AN721: CP210x/CP211x Device Customization Guide (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/an197.pdf" target="_blank">AN197: Serial Communications Guide for CP210x (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/AN169.pdf" target="_blank">AN169: USBXpress<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span> Programmer&#39;s Guide (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/an220.pdf" target="_blank">AN220: USB Driver Customization (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/AN223.pdf" target="_blank">AN223: Port Configuration and GPIO for CP210x (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/AN571.pdf" target="_blank">AN571: CP210x Virtual COM Port Interface (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Quick Start Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/CP210x-EK-QS-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">CP210x Quick Start Guide (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/CP2103-EK.pdf" target="_blank">CP2103EK Evaluation Kit (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Downloads</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Applications Library</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/Software/CP210x_Windows.exe" target="_blank">CP210x Software for Windows (exe)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/Software/CP210x_Linux.bin" target="_blank">CP210x Software for Linux </a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-archive"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/Software/CP210x_Mac.zip" target="_blank">CP210x Software for Mac (zip)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: silicon_labs, usb, uart, analog_demo_boards, CP2103, interface_communications</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21862/evaluation-board-based-on-the-cp2103-usb-to-uart-bridge/revision/2Thu, 16 Dec 2021 03:15:09 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:3461748c-27b7-4264-b721-72e68b44f711e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21862/evaluation-board-based-on-the-cp2103-usb-to-uart-bridge#commentsRevision 2 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 12/16/2021 3:15:09 AM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 2219, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "CP2103EK" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Evaluation Board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Silicon Labs</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_board_based_on_the_cp2103_usb_to_uart_bridge_500x221_1579633135.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Evaluation Board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_board_based_on_the_cp2103_usb_to_uart_bridge_500x602_1579633136.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="Evaluation Board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_board_based_on_the_cp2103_usb_to_uart_bridge_500x221_1579633135.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_board_based_on_the_cp2103_usb_to_uart_bridge_500x602_1579633136.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">CP2103EK</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-ffb62" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="javascript:void(0)" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('ffb62'));" data-farnell="" data-newark="" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p>The CP2103EK Evaluation Kit contains a USB-to-UART/RS-232 evaluation board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge, a complete set of device drivers, USB and RS-232 cables and full documentation. The evaluation board includes an RS-232 level translator and DB-9 connector as well as access to the 3.3 V UART signals.</p> <p>The high-performance, low cost CP21xx USB to UART bridge family offers a complete plug and play interface solution that includes royalty-free driver suites and a comprehensive design ecosystem that enables customers to speed time-to-market. Crystal-less operation, in-system programming memory and small body size packages reduce cost, simplify design and shorten development time.</p> <p>The USBXpress&reg; Development Kit provides a complete host software solution for interfacing to CP210x devices. No USB protocol or host device driver expertise is required. Instead, a simple, high-level Application Program Interface (API) for the host software is used to provide complete USB connectivity. The USBXpress Development Kit includes Windows device drivers, Windows device driver installer, host interface function library (host API) provided in the form of a Windows Dynamic Link Library (DLL).</p> <p><strong>Applications:</strong> USB to RS-232 converters, USB to Dual RS-232 converters, USB to RS-422/RS-485 converters, Upgrade of legacy RS-232 devices, PDA USB interface cable, Cellular phone USB interface cable, Barcode readers, POS terminals, PC peripherals, USB converter</p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <p><strong>Features of USB to UART Bridge:</strong></p> <ul class="bulleted"> <li>USB 2.0 compliant, full-speed (12 Mbps)</li> <li>No external crystal required</li> <li>Up to 1024 Bytes of EEPROM or OTP ROM</li> <li>User-programmable custom Baud rates</li> <li>Supports all modem interface signals</li> <li>Baud Rates: up to 2 Mbps</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul class="bulleted"> <li>CP2103 USB-to-UART/RS-232 evaluation board</li> <li>RS-232 cable</li> <li>USB cable</li> <li>CP21xx kit CD</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Application Note</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/AN721.pdf" target="_blank">AN721: CP210x/CP211x Device Customization Guide (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/an197.pdf" target="_blank">AN197: Serial Communications Guide for CP210x (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/AN169.pdf" target="_blank">AN169: USBXpress<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span> Programmer&#39;s Guide (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/an220.pdf" target="_blank">AN220: USB Driver Customization (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/AN223.pdf" target="_blank">AN223: Port Configuration and GPIO for CP210x (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/AN571.pdf" target="_blank">AN571: CP210x Virtual COM Port Interface (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Quick Start Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/CP210x-EK-QS-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">CP210x Quick Start Guide (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/CP2103-EK.pdf" target="_blank">CP2103EK Evaluation Kit (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Downloads</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Applications Library</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/Software/CP210x_Windows.exe" target="_blank">CP210x Software for Windows (exe)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/Software/CP210x_Linux.bin" target="_blank">CP210x Software for Linux </a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-archive"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/Software/CP210x_Mac.zip" target="_blank">CP210x Software for Mac (zip)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: silicon_labs, usb, uart, analog_demo_boards, CP2103, interface_communications</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21862/evaluation-board-based-on-the-cp2103-usb-to-uart-bridge/revision/1Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:20:06 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:3461748c-27b7-4264-b721-72e68b44f711e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21862/evaluation-board-based-on-the-cp2103-usb-to-uart-bridge#commentsRevision 1 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 10/18/2021 8:20:06 PM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 2219, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "CP2103EK" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Evaluation Board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Silicon Labs</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_board_based_on_the_cp2103_usb_to_uart_bridge_500x221_1579633135.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Evaluation Board based on the CP2103 USB to UART bridge" /> <img loading="lazy" 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The evaluation board includes an RS-232 level translator and DB-9 connector as well as access to the 3.3 V UART signals.</p> <p>The high-performance, low cost CP21xx USB to UART bridge family offers a complete plug and play interface solution that includes royalty-free driver suites and a comprehensive design ecosystem that enables customers to speed time-to-market. Crystal-less operation, in-system programming memory and small body size packages reduce cost, simplify design and shorten development time.</p> <p>The USBXpress&reg; Development Kit provides a complete host software solution for interfacing to CP210x devices. No USB protocol or host device driver expertise is required. Instead, a simple, high-level Application Program Interface (API) for the host software is used to provide complete USB connectivity. The USBXpress Development Kit includes Windows device drivers, Windows device driver installer, host interface function library (host API) provided in the form of a Windows Dynamic Link Library (DLL).</p> <p><strong>Applications:</strong> USB to RS-232 converters, USB to Dual RS-232 converters, USB to RS-422/RS-485 converters, Upgrade of legacy RS-232 devices, PDA USB interface cable, Cellular phone USB interface cable, Barcode readers, POS terminals, PC peripherals, USB converter</p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <p><strong>Features of USB to UART Bridge:</strong></p> <ul class="bulleted"> <li>USB 2.0 compliant, full-speed (12 Mbps)</li> <li>No external crystal required</li> <li>Up to 1024 Bytes of EEPROM or OTP ROM</li> <li>User-programmable custom Baud rates</li> <li>Supports all modem interface signals</li> <li>Baud Rates: up to 2 Mbps</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul class="bulleted"> <li>CP2103 USB-to-UART/RS-232 evaluation board</li> <li>RS-232 cable</li> <li>USB cable</li> <li>CP21xx kit CD</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Application Note</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/AN721.pdf" target="_blank">AN721: CP210x/CP211x Device Customization Guide (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/an197.pdf" target="_blank">AN197: Serial Communications Guide for CP210x (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/AN169.pdf" target="_blank">AN169: USBXpress<span class="emoticon" data-url="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/system/emoji/00ae.svg" title="Registered">&#x00ae;</span> Programmer&#39;s Guide (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/an220.pdf" target="_blank">AN220: USB Driver Customization (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/AN223.pdf" target="_blank">AN223: Port Configuration and GPIO for CP210x (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/AN571.pdf" target="_blank">AN571: CP210x Virtual COM Port Interface (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Quick Start Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/CP210x-EK-QS-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">CP210x Quick Start Guide (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/TechnicalDocs/CP2103-EK.pdf" target="_blank">CP2103EK Evaluation Kit (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Downloads</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Applications Library</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/Software/CP210x_Windows.exe" target="_blank">CP210x Software for Windows (exe)</a> </div> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-download"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/Software/CP210x_Linux.bin" target="_blank">CP210x Software for Linux </a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-archive"></i> <a href="http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/Software/CP210x_Mac.zip" target="_blank">CP210x Software for Mac (zip)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: silicon_labs, usb, uart, analog_demo_boards, CP2103, interface_communications</div>