Waveshare PL2303 USB UART Board (type A)

The PL2303 is a cost-effective and high-performance USB-to-Serial Bridge Controller, offering a convenient solution for connecting RS-232-like full-duplex asynchronous serial devices to any USB-capable host.

Its highly compatible drivers can emulate traditional COM ports on most operating systems, facilitating easy migration of existing applications based on COM ports to become USB-ready.

Exclusively designed for mobile and embedded solutions, the PL2303 features a compact footprint suitable for integration into various connectors and handheld devices. Its minimal power consumption in both operating and suspend modes makes it ideal for bus-powered operation, with ample power remaining for connected devices.

Pin connections of FT232 USB UART Board:

1. VCCIO ↔ 3.3V or 5V output (the module is powered from USB, the onboard jumper should be shorted to 3.3V or 5V)
2. GND ↔ GND
3. TXD ↔ MCU.RX (signal direction: MCU.RX << PL2303 << PC.TX)
4. RXD ↔ MCU.TX (signal direction: MCU.TX >> PL2303 >> PC.RX)

This breakout also allows you to connect the TX/RX pins of your favorite microcontroller or serial application to the RX/TX pins of the breakout, creating a simple serial cable replacement.

Package Includes:

1 x PL2303 USB UART Board (type A)

1 x 4-pin custom connector jumper wire