MCP2200-I/SS

Product Overview

Category

The MCP2200-I/SS belongs to the category of USB-to-UART serial converters.

Use

It is primarily used for converting Universal Serial Bus (USB) signals to UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter) signals. This allows communication between a computer and devices that use UART for data transmission.

Characteristics

• USB 2.0 compliant
• Supports full-speed USB communication (12 Mbps)
• Integrated USB transceiver and UART interface
• Configurable baud rate (75 bps to 1 Mbps)
• 256-byte receive buffer and 128-byte transmit buffer
• Supports various handshake protocols (CTS/RTS, DSR/DTR, XON/XOFF)
• Programmable I/O pins for general-purpose use
• Low power consumption

Package

The MCP2200-I/SS comes in an SSOP-20 package.

Essence

The essence of the MCP2200-I/SS is its ability to bridge the gap between USB and UART interfaces, enabling seamless communication between computers and UART-based devices.

Packaging/Quantity

This product is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 250 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 3.3V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Data Rate: Up to 1 Mbps
• GPIO Pins: 8 programmable I/O pins
• USB Compliance: USB 2.0 Full-Speed (12 Mbps)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MCP2200-I/SS has a total of 20 pins, which are configured as follows:

1. VDD - Power supply voltage
2. GP0 - General-purpose I/O pin 0
3. GP1 - General-purpose I/O pin 1
4. GP2 - General-purpose I/O pin 2
5. GP3 - General-purpose I/O pin 3
6. GP4 - General-purpose I/O pin 4
7. GP5 - General-purpose I/O pin 5
8. GP6 - General-purpose I/O pin 6
9. GP7 - General-purpose I/O pin 7
10. GND - Ground
11. TXD - UART transmit data
12. RXD - UART receive data
13. RTS - Request to Send (handshake signal)
14. CTS - Clear to Send (handshake signal)
15. DTR - Data Terminal Ready (handshake signal)
16. DSR - Data Set Ready (handshake signal)
17. RI - Ring Indicator (handshake signal)
18. VBUS - USB bus voltage
19. USBDM - USB differential data minus
20. USBDP - USB differential data plus

Functional Features

• USB-to-UART conversion
• Programmable I/O pins for versatile usage
• Support for various handshake protocols
• Configurable baud rate for flexible communication
• Ample buffer size for efficient data transmission
• Low power consumption for energy efficiency

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Seamless bridging between USB and UART interfaces
• Versatile programmable I/O pins
• Support for multiple handshake protocols
• Configurable baud rate for flexibility
• Ample buffer size for efficient data transfer

Disadvantages

• Limited to USB 2.0 Full-Speed (12 Mbps) communication
• SSOP-20 package may require specialized handling during assembly

Working Principles

The MCP2200-I/SS works by converting USB signals received from a computer into UART signals compatible with UART-based devices. It utilizes an integrated USB transceiver and UART interface to facilitate this conversion. The device can be configured for various baud rates and supports different handshake protocols for reliable communication.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MCP2200-I/SS finds applications in various fields, including but not limited to: - Industrial automation - Embedded systems - Internet of Things (IoT) devices - Robotics - Communication equipment - Test and measurement instruments

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

Some alternative models that offer similar functionality to the MCP2200-I/SS are: - CP2102N-A01-GQFN28 by Silicon Labs - FT232RL by FTDI - PL2303HXD by Prolific Technology Inc. - CH340G by WCH

These alternative models provide USB-to-UART conversion capabilities and can be considered as alternatives to the MCP2200-I/SS based on specific requirements and preferences.

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