CP2102 USB to TTL Converter Cable
This cable is easiest way ever to connect to the serial console port of your microcontroller, Raspberry Pi or router. The USB connector contains a USB - Serial converter chip and at the other end of the 90cm long cable are four header connectors: red = power, black = ground, white = RX (to USB port) and green = TX (from USB port).
The power connector provides 5V at 500mA directly from the USB port and the RX / TX connectors are 3.3V for interfacing with most 3.3V components. Because of the separated pin plugs, this cable is ideal for powering and connecting up to the debug/login console on the Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone Black.
Features:
- Stable and Reliable Chipset: Uses the CP2102 chipset, known for its stability and reliability.
- USB 2.0 Compliant: Supports full-speed 12Mbps USB 2.0 interface.
- Standard Connectors: Features a standard USB Type A male connector and a TTL 6-pin connector.
- Wide Baud Rate Support: Supports baud rates from 300 bps to 1 Mbps.
- Handshaking and Modem Signals: Includes all handshaking and modem interface signals.
- Buffer Capacity: 640-byte receive buffer and 640-byte transmit buffer.
- Voltage Levels: Supports both 3.3V and 5V logic levels.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Compatible with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.
- LED Indicators: Features RX, TX, and Power LEDs for easy debugging.
Applications:
- Programming Microcontrollers: Used for programming and debugging microcontrollers that use UART communication.
- Serial Communication: Facilitates general-purpose serial communication between a computer and embedded systems.
- Firmware Upgrades: Useful for upgrading firmware on devices like routers, HDDs, ADSL modems, and broadband modems.
- Embedded Systems Development: Ideal for developing and testing embedded systems that require a serial connection to a computer.
- IoT Projects: Commonly used in Internet of Things (IoT) projects for connecting sensors and modules to a computer.
- Debugging Tools: Acts as a UART debugging tool in various applications.
- Communication with Peripherals: Enables communication with peripherals like GPS modules, XBOX360, and vehicle inspection systems.
