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CP2102

USB-to-UART Bridge Controller

The CP2102 is a usb-to-uart bridge controller from Silicon Labs. View the full CP2102 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics.

Official CP2102 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Silicon Labs

Package

QFN-28

CP2102 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Applications FunctionTransceiver
Quiescent Current20mA
Quiescent Current20mA
Data Rate1Mbps
DigiKey ProgrammableNot Verified
FeaturesHardware flow control support;Programmable baud rate;Power-on reset;Built-in clock generator
FunctionBridge, USB to UART
InterfaceUART
Operating Temperature-40℃~+85℃ °C
Operating Temperature-40°C ~ 85°C
Package / Case28-VFQFN Exposed Pad
PackagingMouseReel
ProtocolUSB
Quiescent Supply Current80uA
Standard Pack Qty2500
StandardsUSB 2.0
Supplier Device Package28-QFN (5x5)
Supply Current20mA
USB ProtocolUSB 2.0
Supply Voltage3V~3.6V
Supply Voltage3V ~ 3.6V

CP2102 Overview

Part: Silicon Labs CP2102/CP2109

Type: Single-Chip USB-to-UART Bridge Controller

Description: Highly-integrated USB-to-UART Bridge Controller with USB 2.0 full-speed, up to 921.6 kbps UART, integrated transceiver, oscillator, and programmable ROM, in a 5x5 mm QFN-28 package.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 3.0–3.6 V (VDD)
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
  • Max UART baud rate: 921600 bps
  • USB speed: Full-speed (12 Mbps)

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 4.2 V (VDD)
  • Max continuous current: 500 mA (through VDD and GND)
  • Max junction/storage temperature: 150 °C

Key Specs:

  • UART Baud Rate (Max): 921600 bps
  • CP2102 VDD Output Voltage: 3.0–3.6 V (Typ 3.3 V) @ 1 to 100 mA
  • CP2109 VDD Output Voltage: 3.3–3.6 V (Typ 3.45 V) @ 1 to 100 mA
  • CP2102 Normal Supply Current: 20 mA (Typ), 26 mA (Max) @ V REG Enabled
  • CP2109 Normal Supply Current: 17 mA (Typ), 23 mA (Max) @ V REG Enabled
  • USB Full-Speed Output Rise Time: 4 ns (Min), 20 ns (Max)
  • USB Full-Speed Output Fall Time: 4 ns (Min), 20 ns (Max)
  • USB Pull-up Resistance (Full Speed D+): 1.425–1.575 kΩ

Features:

  • Integrated USB transceiver; no external resistors required
  • Internal 1024-byte programmable ROM for vendor ID, product ID, serial number, power descriptor, release number, and product description strings
  • Integrated clock; no external crystal required
  • On-chip power-on reset circuit
  • On-chip voltage regulator (3.3 V output for CP2102, 3.45 V output for CP2109)
  • USB Specification 2.0 compliant; full-speed (12 Mbps)
  • UART data bits: 5, 6, 7, and 8
  • UART stop bits: 1, 1.5, and 2
  • UART parity: odd, even, mark, space, no parity
  • 576 Byte receive buffer; 640 byte transmit buffer
  • Hardware or X-On/X-Off handshaking supported

Applications:

  • Upgrade of RS-232 legacy devices to USB
  • USB interface cable
  • Cellular phone USB interface cable
  • USB to RS-232 serial adapter

Package:

  • 28-pin QFN (5x5 mm)

CP2102 Applications

  • -Upgrade of RS-232 legacy devices to USB
  • -USB interface cable
  • -Cellular phone USB interface cable
  • -USB to RS-232 serial adapter

CP2102 Electrical Characteristics

Table 2. Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterSymbolTest ConditionMinTypMaxUnit
Ambient Temperature under BiasT BIAS-55-125°C
Storage TemperatureT STG-65-150°C
Voltage on V DD with respect to GNDV DD-0.3-4.2V
Maximum Total Current through V DD and GND--500mA
Maximum Output Current sunk by RST or any I/O pin--100mA
CP2102
Voltage on any I/O Pin, VBUS, or RST with respect to GND-0.3-5.8V
CP2109
Voltage on any I/O Pin, VBUS, or RST with respect to GNDV DD > 3.0 V V DD not powered-0.3 -0.3- -5.8 V DD + 3.6V

Note: Stresses above those listed may cause permanent device damage. This is a stress rating only, and functional operation of the devices at or exceeding the conditions in the operation listings of this specification is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

Table 2. Absolute Maximum Ratings

VDD = 3.0 to 3.6 V, -40 to +85 °C unless otherwise specified

ParameterSymbolTest ConditionMinTypMaxUnit
Supply VoltageV DD3.03.33.6V
Supply Current - USB Pull-up 1I PU-200230μA
Specified Operating Temperature RangeT A-40-+85°C
Thermal Resistance 2θ JA-32-°C/W
CP2102
Supply Current-Normal 3I REGINNormal Operation; V REG Enabled-2026mA
Supply Current-Suspended 3I REGINBus Powered; V REG Enabled-80100μA
CP2109
Supply Current-Normal 3I REGINNormal Operation; V REG Enabled-1723mA
Supply Current-Suspended 3I REGINBus Powered; V REG Enabled-90230μA
  1. The USB Pull-up supply current values are calculated values based on USB specifications. USB Pull-up supply current is current flowing from V DD to GND through USB pull-down/pull-up resistors on D+ and D-.
  2. Thermal resistance assumes a multi-layer PCB with any exposed pad soldered to a PCB pad.
  3. USB Pull-up current should be added for total supply current. Normal and suspended supply current is current flowing into V REGIN . Normal and suspended supply current is guaranteed by characterization.

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