CP2102
USB-to-UART Bridge ControllerThe 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.
CP2102 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Applications Function | Transceiver |
| Quiescent Current | 20mA |
| Quiescent Current | 20mA |
| Data Rate | 1Mbps |
| DigiKey Programmable | Not Verified |
| Features | Hardware flow control support;Programmable baud rate;Power-on reset;Built-in clock generator |
| Function | Bridge, USB to UART |
| Interface | UART |
| Operating Temperature | -40℃~+85℃ °C |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Package / Case | 28-VFQFN Exposed Pad |
| Packaging | MouseReel |
| Protocol | USB |
| Quiescent Supply Current | 80uA |
| Standard Pack Qty | 2500 |
| Standards | USB 2.0 |
| Supplier Device Package | 28-QFN (5x5) |
| Supply Current | 20mA |
| USB Protocol | USB 2.0 |
| Supply Voltage | 3V~3.6V |
| Supply Voltage | 3V ~ 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
| Parameter | Symbol | Test Condition | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient Temperature under Bias | T BIAS | -55 | - | 125 | °C | |
| Storage Temperature | T STG | -65 | - | 150 | °C | |
| Voltage on V DD with respect to GND | V DD | -0.3 | - | 4.2 | V | |
| Maximum Total Current through V DD and GND | - | - | 500 | mA | ||
| Maximum Output Current sunk by RST or any I/O pin | - | - | 100 | mA | ||
| CP2102 | ||||||
| Voltage on any I/O Pin, VBUS, or RST with respect to GND | -0.3 | - | 5.8 | V | ||
| CP2109 | ||||||
| Voltage on any I/O Pin, VBUS, or RST with respect to GND | V DD > 3.0 V V DD not powered | -0.3 -0.3 | - - | 5.8 V DD + 3.6 | V |
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
CP2102 Recommended Operating Conditions
VDD = 3.0 to 3.6 V, -40 to +85 °C unless otherwise specified
| Parameter | Symbol | Test Condition | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Voltage | V DD | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.6 | V | |
| Supply Current - USB Pull-up 1 | I PU | - | 200 | 230 | μA | |
| Specified Operating Temperature Range | T A | -40 | - | +85 | °C | |
| Thermal Resistance 2 | θ JA | - | 32 | - | °C/W | |
| CP2102 | ||||||
| Supply Current-Normal 3 | I REGIN | Normal Operation; V REG Enabled | - | 20 | 26 | mA |
| Supply Current-Suspended 3 | I REGIN | Bus Powered; V REG Enabled | - | 80 | 100 | μA |
| CP2109 | ||||||
| Supply Current-Normal 3 | I REGIN | Normal Operation; V REG Enabled | - | 17 | 23 | mA |
| Supply Current-Suspended 3 | I REGIN | Bus Powered; V REG Enabled | - | 90 | 230 | μA |
- 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-.
- Thermal resistance assumes a multi-layer PCB with any exposed pad soldered to a PCB pad.
- 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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