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QSG136: CP2102N Mini Evaluation Kit
Quick-Start Guide
The CP2102N-MINIEK kit is designed to showcase the various
features of the CP2102N USBXpress® devices.
These highly-integrated USB-to-UART bridge controllers provide a simple solution for
updating RS-232 designs to USB using a minimum of components and PCB space. By
eliminating the need for complex firmware and driver development, the CP2102N devi-
ces enable quick USB connectivity with minimal development effort.
VREGIN
CHREN
silabs.com | Smart. Connected. Energy-friendly.
J5
VDD
VDD
GPIO.0
GPIO.1
GPIO.2
GPIO.3
RSTb
CHR1
KIT CONTENTS
• CP2102N USB-to-UART Bridge Mini
Evaluation Board
• Getting Started card
J2
GND
TXD
RXD
CTS
RTS
VBUS
SUSPENDb
SUSPEND
GND
CHR0
Rev. 0.1
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- Page 1 RS-232 designs to USB using a minimum of components and PCB space. By • Getting Started card eliminating the need for complex firmware and driver development, the CP2102N devi- ces enable quick USB connectivity with minimal development effort. VREGIN GPIO.0...
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Page 2: Getting Started
1. Getting Started 1. Download and Install the Latest Virtual COM Port (VCP) Drivers. The Virtual COM Port (VCP) drivers enable the CP2102N to appear as a standard COM port. Download the latest version of driv- ers from the Silicon Labs website: http://www.silabs.com/vcpdrivers... - Page 3 QSG136: CP2102N Mini Evaluation Kit Quick-Start Guide Getting Started 4. Set up a Loop-Back Test. Short the CP210x RXD and TXD pins on header J2. 5. Send and Receive Some Data silabs.com | Smart. Connected. Energy-friendly. Rev. 0.1 | 2...
- Page 4 Set the baud rate and select the COM port from Device Manager. c. Type in the transmit area. The characters should echo back after looping through the CP2102N TXD and RXD pins. 6. Utilize the Available Resources The next section includes additional resources available for the device, including documentation and application notes.
- Page 5 2. Resources Xpress Configurator The various GPIO and other features of the CP2102N can be configured using the [Xpress Configurator] tool within Simplicity Studio (http://www.silabs.com/simplicity-studio). Documentation for Xpress Configurator can be found in AN721: CP210x Device Customiza- tion Guide, which can be found on the Silicon Labs website (www.silabs.com/interface-appnotes) or within Simplicity Studio using the [Getting Started]>[Application Notes] area of the launcher.
- Page 6 CP2102 to CP2102N Migration Guide Migrating a product from the CP2102 to the CP2102N? View AN976: Migrating from a CP2102 to a CP2102N for more information on differences and similarities between these products. This document can be found on the Silicon Labs website (www.silabs.com/inter-...
- Page 7 QSG136: CP2102N Mini Evaluation Kit Quick-Start Guide Resources Other Application Notes Application Notes can be accessed on the Silicon Labs website (www.silabs.com/interface-appnotes) or within Simplicity Studio using the [Getting Started]>[Application Notes] area of the launcher. Some application notes that are available are as follows: •...
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