PL2303SA (SOP8 Package)
USB to Serial Bridge Controller
Product Datasheet
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Prolific Technology Inc.
7F, No. 48, Sec. 3, Nan Kang Rd.
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Table of Contents
1.0
FEATURES........................................................................................................ 6
2.0
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM .................................................................... 7
3.0
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 8
4.0
PIN ASSIGNMENT DIAGRAM .......................................................................... 9
5.0
PIN ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION .................................................................. 9
6.0
DATA FORMATS & PROGRAMMABLE BAUD RATE GENERATOR ............ 10
7.0
APPLICATION REFERENCE CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ........................................ 11
8.0
DC & TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS ................................................. 12
8.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ................................................................................ 12
8.2 DC Characteristics ............................................................................................. 12
8.3 Temperature Characteristics .............................................................................. 13
8.4 Leakage Current and Capacitance ..................................................................... 14
9.0
SOP8 OUTLINE DIAGRAM ............................................................................ 15
10.0 ORDERING INFORMATION ........................................................................... 16
11.0 CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................. 17
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List of Figures
Figure 2-1 Block Diagram of PL2303SA .................................................................................. 7
Figure 4-1 Pin Assignment Diagram of PL2303SA SOP8 Package ......................................... 9
Figure 7-1 PL2303SA Reference Schematic Diagram ........................................................... 11
Figure 9-1 SOP8 Package Outline Diagram .......................................................................... 15
Figure 10-1 Chip Part Number Information............................................................................ 16
List of Tables
Table 5-1 Pin Assignment Description (SOP8 Package).......................................................... 9
Table 6-1 Supported Data Formats ....................................................................................... 10
Table 6-2 Driver Supported Baud Rates ................................................................................ 10
Table 8-1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ................................................................................... 12
Table 8-2a Operating Voltage and Suspend Current ............................................................. 12
Table 8-2b 3.3V I/O Pins ....................................................................................................... 12
Table 8-2c VDD_325@3.3V Serial I/O Pins........................................................................... 13
Table 8-2d VDD_325@2.5V Serial I/O Pins .......................................................................... 13
Table 8-2e VDD_325@1.8V Serial I/O Pins .......................................................................... 13
Table 8-3 Temperature Characteristics .................................................................................. 13
Table 8-4 Leakage Current and Capacitance ........................................................................ 14
Table 10-1 Ordering Information ............................................................................................ 16
Table 10-2 Chip Marking Information ..................................................................................... 16
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1.0 Features
Fully Compliant with USB Specification v2.0 (Full-Speed)
UHCI/OHCI (USB1.1), EHCI (USB 2.0), xHCI (USB 3.0) Host Controller Compatible
On Chip USB 1.1 transceiver, 5V3.3V regulator
On-chip 96MHz clock generator
Full-duplex transmitter and receiver (TXD and RXD)
o
5, 6, 7, or 8 data bits
o
Odd, Even, Mark, Space, or None parity mode
o
1, 1.5, or 2 stop bits
o
Parity error, frame error, and serial break detection
o
Programmable baud rate from 75 bps to 115 kbps
o
Independent power source for serial interface
o
Works with existing PC COM Port software applications (TXD and RXD)
Configurable 512-byte bi-directional data buffer
o
256-byte outbound buffer and 256-byte inbound buffer; or
o
128-byte outbound buffer and 384-byte inbound buffer
Provides royalty-free Virtual COM Port (VCP) driver support for:
o
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and 7 (Microsoft Certified WHQL Logo Drivers)
o
Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2008 R2
o
Windows 8
o
Windows CE 4.2, 5.0, 6.0, and Windows Embedded Compact 7
o
Windows XP Embedded (XPe), Point-of-Service (WEPOS), and POSReady
o
Mac OS 8/9, OS X
o
Linux/Android kernel 2.4.31 and above includes built-in PL2303 drivers
Small footprint 8-pin SOP IC package
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2.0 Functional Block Diagram
USB Host
USB 1.1
Transceiver
96MHz Clock Generator
Power
Management
Control Endpoint
USB Digital Lock
Loop
Interrupt Endpoint
5 to 3.3V
Regulator
USB to Serial Interface Engine
Bulk-in
Endpoint
Bulk-Out
Endpoint
256/384Byte
Inbound Data
Buffer
256/128Byte
Outbound Data
Buffer
Hardware ROM
Default Descriptor
RS232 Serial Interface Engine
PL-2303SA
Full-duplex transmitter and receiver (TXD and RXD)
Figure 2-1 Block Diagram of PL2303SA
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3.0 Introduction
PL2303SA is a convenient small-factor solution for connecting an RS232-like full-duplex asynchronous
serial device (TX-RX only) to any Universal Serial Bus (USB) capable host. Prolific provides highly
compatible drivers that could simulate the traditional COM port on most operating systems allowing the
existing applications based on COM port (using TX-RX only) to easily migrate and be made USB
ready.
By taking advantage of USB bulk transfer mode and large data buffers, PL2303SA is capable of
achieving higher throughput compared to traditional UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver
Transmitter) ports. The flexible baud rate generator of PL2303SA also could be programmed to
generate any rate between 75 bps to 115 kbps by driver customization.
PL2303SA is exclusively designed for mobile and embedded solutions in mind, providing a very small
footprint that could easily fit in to any connectors and handheld devices. With very small power
consumption in either operating or suspend mode, PL2303SA is perfect for bus powered operation
with plenty of power left for the attached devices. Flexible signal level requirement on the RS232-like
serial port side also allows PL2303SA to connect directly to any 3.3V~1.8V range devices.
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4.0 Pin Assignment Diagram
1
GND
VO_33
8
2
TXD
VDD_5
7
3
VDD_325
DM
6
4
RXD
DP
5
PL-2303SA
Figure 4-1 Pin Assignment Diagram of PL2303SA SOP8 Package
5.0 Pin Assignment Description
Pin Type Abbreviation:
I: Input
O: Output
B: Bidirectional I/O
P: Power/Ground
Table 5-1 Pin Assignment Description (SOP8 Package)
Pin #
Name
Type
1
GND
P
2
TXD
3
VDD_325
4
RXD
5
DP
B
USB Port D+ signal
6
DM
B
USB Port D- signal
7
VDD_5
P
USB Port VBUS, 5V Power
8
VO_33
P
Regulator Power Output, 3.3V
O
(1)
P
I
(2)
Description
Ground
Serial Port (Transmitted Data)
RS232 VDD. The power pin for the serial port signals. When
the serial port is 3.3V, this should be 3.3V. When the serial port
is 2.5V, this should be 2.5V. The range can be from 1.8V~3.3V.
Serial Port (Received Data)
Notes:
(1) – Tri-State, Output Pad. Level and Driving Capability decided by VDD_325.
(2) – Tri-State, CMOS Input/Output Pad with level shifter. Level and Driving Capability decided by VDD_325.
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6.0 Data Formats & Programmable Baud Rate Generator
The PL2303SA controller supports versatile data formats and has a programmable baud rate generator.
The supported data formats are shown on Table 6-1. The programmable baud rate generator supports
baud rates from 75 bps up to 115 kbps as shown in Table 6-2.
Table 6-1 Supported Data Formats
Description
Stop bits
Parity type
Data bits
1
1.5
2
None
Odd
Even
Mark
Space
5, 6, 7, 8
Table 6-2 Driver Supported Baud Rates
Baud Rates (bps)
Baud Rates (bps)
Baud Rates (bps)
Baud Rates (bps)
75
1200
7200
38400
110
1800
9600
56000
150
2400
14400
57600
300
3600
19200
115200
600
4800
28800
NOTE: Additional baud rate support within the chip specification range can be added by driver
customization request. Contact Prolific for more information.
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7.0 Application Reference Circuit Diagram
Following is an example of using the PL2303SA as a simple USB to TXD/RXD serial converter. Note
that Pin 3 (RS232 VDD) is the power pin for the serial port signals. If Pin 3 is 3.3V, the serial port is
3.3V. If Pin 3 is 2.5V, the serial port is 2.5V. The range can be from 1.8V~3.3V. Contact Prolific FAE for
more PCB design support.
Figure 7-1 PL2303SA Reference Schematic Diagram
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8.0 DC & Temperature Characteristics
8.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 8-1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Items
Ratings
Power Supply Voltage - VDD_5
-0.3 to 6.5 V
Input Voltage of 3.3V I/O
-0.3 to VO_33+0.3 V
Input Voltage of 3.3V I/O with 5V Tolerance I/O
-0.3 to VDD_5+0.3V
Output Voltage of 3.3V I/O
-0.3 to VDD_5 +0.3 V
Storage Temperature
-40 to 150 C
8.2
o
DC Characteristics
8.2.1 Operating Voltage and Suspend Current
Table 8-2a Operating Voltage and Suspend Current
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Operating Voltage Range
VDD_5
4.5
5
6.5
V
Output Voltage of Regulator
VO_33
2.97
3.3
3.63
V
IDD
-
20
25
mA
ISUS
-
260
450
A
Typ
Max
Unit
Operating Current
(1)
(Power Consumption)
Suspend Current
(1) – No device connected.
8.2.2 3.3V I/O Pins
Table 8-2b 3.3V I/O Pins
Parameter
Output Driving Capability
Power Supply for 3.3V I/O Pins
Symbol
Min
IDD
4
mA
VO_33
2.97
3.3
3.63
V
Low
VIL
--
--
0.3* VO_33
V
High
VIH
0.7* VO_33
--
--
V
Input Voltage (CMOS)
Input Voltage (LVTTL)
Low
VIL
--
--
0.8
V
High
VIH
2.0
--
--
V
Low
VOL
--
--
0.4
V
High
VOH
2.4
--
--
V
Output Voltage, 3.3V
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8.2.3 Serial I/O Pins
Table 8-2c VDD_325@3.3V Serial I/O Pins
Parameter
Symbol
Output Driving Capability
Min
IDD
Power Supply for Serial I/O Pins
Typ
Max
Unit
8
mA
VDD_325
2.97
3.3
3.63
V
Low
VIL
--
--
0.25* VDD_325
V
High
VIH
0.7* VDD_325
--
--
V
Low
VOL
--
--
0.4
V
High
VOH
2.4
--
--
V
Max
Unit
Input Voltage
Output Voltage
Table 8-2d VDD_325@2.5V Serial I/O Pins
Parameter
Symbol
Output Driving Capability
Min
IDD
Power Supply for Serial I/O Pins
Typ
5.2
mA
VDD_325
2.25
2.5
2.75
V
Low
VIL
--
--
0.25* VDD_325
V
High
VIH
0.7* VDD_325
--
--
V
Low
VOL
--
--
0.4
V
High
VOH
1.85
--
--
V
Max
Unit
Input Voltage
Output Voltage
Table 8-2e VDD_325@1.8V Serial I/O Pins
Parameter
Symbol
Output Driving Capability
Min
IDD
Power Supply for Serial I/O Pins
Typ
4.4
mA
VDD_325
1.65
1.8
1.95
V
Low
VIL
--
--
0.25* VDD_325
V
High
VIH
0.7* VDD_325
--
--
V
Low
VOL
--
--
0.4
V
High
VOH
1.25
--
--
V
Input Voltage
Output Voltage
8.3
Temperature Characteristics
Table 8-3 Temperature Characteristics
Parameter
Operating Temperature
Junction Operation Temperature
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Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
--
0
--
70
o
80
o
TJ
-40
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Unit
C
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8.4
Leakage Current and Capacitance
Table 8-4 Leakage Current and Capacitance
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
IL
-10
1
10
A
Tri-state Leakage Current
Ioz
-10
1
10
A
Input Capacitance
CIN
--
2.8
--
pF
Output Capacitance
COUT
2.7
--
4.9
pF
Bi-directional Buffer Capacitance
CBID
2.7
--
4.9
pF
Input Leakage Current
(1)
(1) – No pull-up or pull-down resistor.
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9.0 SOP8 Outline Diagram
Figure 9-1 SOP8 Package Outline Diagram
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10.0 Ordering Information
Table 10-1 Ordering Information
Part Number
Package Type
PL-2303SA LF
8-pin SOP Lead Free
Figure 10-1 Chip Part Number Information
Table 10-2 Chip Marking Information
Line
Marking
First Line
PL2303SA
Description
Chip Product Name
G
Green compound packing material (Pb-free)
Second Line
YY
Last two digits of the manufacturing year
(GYYWWXXX)
WW
Week number of the manufacturing year
XXX
Chip Version (2D)
Third Line
TXXXXXXXX
Manufacturing LOT code
Example: “G11462D” – means Green packing + Year 2011 + Week no. 46 + 2D chip version.
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11.0 Contact Information
Taiwan Headquarter
7F, No.48, Sec. 3, Nan Kang Rd.,
Nan Kang, Taipei, Taiwan 115, R.O.C.
Tel: +886-2-2654-6363 Fax: +886-2-2654-6161
Website: www.prolific.com.tw
E-mail: sales@prolific.com.tw
Shenzhen Office
Room 1908, Building, No.A. jiahehuaqiang Building,
Shennanzhong Rd. Futian District, Shenzhen, China
Tel: +86-1350-285-4191
E-mail: alexyang@prolific.com.tw
Distributors Contact: http://www.prolific.com.tw/eng/contact-distributors.asp
Taiwan Distributors
Maxtek Technology Co., Ltd.
5F, No. 13-20, Sec. 6, Ming-Chuang E.RD., Nei-Hu, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886-2-2794-6060 Ext.662
Fax: +886-2-8792-8921
Website: http://www.maxtek-icrep.com.tw
E-mail: sales@maxtek.icrep.com.tw
Morrihan International Corp.
4F, No. 3-2, YuanCyu Street, NanKang District , Taipei 115, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886-2-2788-5511
Fax: +886-2-2788-9366
Website: http://www.morrihan.com
U-CHEER Company Co., Ltd.
4F, No. 48, Chow-Tze ST., Nei-Hu, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886-2-8797-6789
Fax: +886-2-8797-3388
E-mail: arthur.lu36@ucheer.com.tw
USA and Canada
ProlificUSA.com / Tectona Electronics Inc.
250 Wyecroft Road, Unit 6, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6K 3T7
Tel: +905-827-2206
Fax: +905-847-9412
Corporate Website: http://www.tectona.com
Product Website: http://www.prolificUSA.com
Japan
Hitachi High-Tech Trading Corporation
1-24-14, Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8418 Japan
Dept.: Electronic Devices 4th Dept., Electonic Devices Sales Div
Tel: +81-3-3504-3859
Fax: +81-3-3504-7903
Website: http://www.hitachi-hitec-trading.com
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China
Lacewood International Corp.
Hong Kong Office
Unit B1-B3, 21/F, Block B, Kong Nam Industrial Building, 603-609 Castle peak Road,
Tsuen Wan N.T, Hong Kong
Tel: +852-2690-9898
Fax: +852-2690-9300
Shenzhen Office
Room401-3,East, CEC Information Building, No.1 Xin Wen Road, Shenzhen, P.R.C.,
518034
Tel:+86-755-8296-7018
Fax: +86-775-8330-7119
Shanghai Office
Rm 208,District B, Building 3,NO.7,Guiqin Rd, Xuhui Area, Shanghai
Tel : +86-21-5426-2182 ~6
Fax: +86-21-5426-2180
China Freelink Asia Limited
Room 307, 3F Block6, AnHua Industrial Zone, Tairan 8th Road,
CheGongMiao, Futian District, Shenzhen, China
Tel: +86-755-8302-0469
China Shenzhen Shiqixinji Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
Room 1908, Building NO.A, Jiahehuaqiang Building,
Shennanzhong Rd., Futian District, Shenzhen, China
Tel: +86-755-8329-5310
Korea
Nevora Technology
Rm 502, Citylife, 441, Amsa-Dong, Kangdong-Gu, Seoul, 134-855, Korea
Tel: +82-2-3426-0050
Fax: +82-2-3426-0070
Website: http://www.nevora.co.kr
T&C Semitech Co.,LTD
#703 J-dong, Gongku-sangga, 636-62, Kuro-dong, Kuro-ku, Seoul. Korea
Tel: +82-2-2672-9531
Fax: +82-2-2672-9532
Website: http://www.tncsemi.co.kr
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