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CP2102EK

USB-to-UART Bridge Controller

The CP2102EK is a usb-to-uart bridge controller from Silicon Labs. View the full CP2102EK datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics.

CP2102EK shares its datasheet with CP2102-GM, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official CP2102EK datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Silicon Labs

CP2102EK 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

CP2102EK Overview

Part: CP2102/9 — Silicon Laboratories

Type: Single-Chip USB to UART Bridge Controller

Description: Highly-integrated USB-to-UART bridge controller providing a simple solution for updating RS232 designs to USB, featuring a USB 2.0 full-speed function controller, USB transceiver, oscillator, EEPROM/EPROM, and asynchronous serial data bus (UART) with full modem control signals.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 3.0 to 3.6 V (self-powered), 4.0 to 5.25 V (USB bus powered)
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
  • UART baud rates: 300 bps to 1 Mbps

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage (VDD): 4.2 V
  • Max total current through VDD and GND: 500 mA
  • Max output current sunk by RST or any I/O pin: 100 mA
  • Max ambient temperature under bias: 125 °C
  • Max storage temperature: 150 °C

Key Specs:

  • Supply Current - Normal (CP2102): 20 mA (typ)
  • Supply Current - Suspended (CP2102): 80 μA (typ)
  • UART Baud Rate: Up to 921600 bps (max)
  • Input Leakage Current: 25 μA (typ)
  • CP2102 Regulator Output Voltage: 3.3 V (typ, 1 to 100 mA output current)
  • CP2109 Regulator Output Voltage: 3.45 V (typ, 1 to 100 mA output current)
  • USB Output High Voltage: 2.8 V (min)
  • USB Output Low Voltage: 0.8 V (max)

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 for CP2102, 3.45 V for CP2109)
  • USB Specification 2.0 compliant; full-speed (12 Mbps)
  • All handshaking and modem interface signals
  • 576 Byte receive buffer; 640 byte transmit buffer
  • Hardware or X-On/X-Off handshaking supported
  • Royalty-free Virtual COM Port (VCP) device drivers

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)

CP2102EK Applications

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

CP2102EK 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.

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
CP2102Silicon LabsQFN-28
CP2102-GMSilicon LabsQFN-28 5x5mm
CP2102-GMRSilicon Labs28-VFQFN Exposed Pad
CP2102/9Silicon LabsQFN-28 5x5mm
CP2109-A01-GMSilicon LabsQFN-28 5x5mm

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