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Converter USB-UART PL2303 - USB plug - Waveshare 4037

Index: WSR-04501 EAN: 5903351248792

Converter, which enables communication between USB and UART serial interfaces. Allows data exchange between the computer and systems using microcontrollers. The module is based on the PL2303 chip. In the operating system it is visible as a virtual COM port.

Converter USB-UART PL2303 - USB plug - Waveshare 4037
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Product description: PL2303 USB-UART converter - USB plug

The converter allows communication

between two popular serial interfaces USB and UART. The module is based on the PL2303 chip. The chip works with Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 without the need to install drivers.

The module can be used to exchange data between a computer and a microcontroller system or to program boards with a serial interface, e.g. Arduino or STM32Discovery

. In the operating system it is visible as a virtual COM port. It has 3 LEDs indicating power supply, sending and receiving data.

Konwerter USB - UART PL2303

The device works with voltages of 3,3 V and 5 V. Voltage selection is done by jumper. The board has connectors with a 2.54 mm pitch to fit the contact plate

or allow connection by wires.

Connecting the converter

Pinout description is in the table.

Pin Description
VCCIO Power supply 3.3 V or 5 V selectable by jumper.
GND System ground.
TXD UART transmitter pin (voltage selected by jumper).
RXD UART receiver pin (voltage set by jumper).

USB-UART converter PL2303 - USB connector - Waveshare 4037

We offer a device that is practically indispensable for an electronics, automation or robotics engineer. It is a piece of hardware that allows you to quickly connect between popular USB and UART serial interfaces.

The USB-UART connection is used, for example, when communicating with Arduino (a popular minicomputer). You can exchange data between your microcontroller and your computer efficiently this way.

A USB-UART converter for you

The offered converter is based on the popular pl2303 chip (driver is generally available), when connected to a Windows computer it will be visible as a virtual COM port.

Depending on the device you intend to communicate with, you can set a proper input voltage (5V or 3.3V), simply by putting a jumper between three goldpins.

Converter - chip PL2303
Converter - Socket USB
Converter - Interface UART
Test 4
Package width 6 cm
Package height 1.1 cm
Package depth 9 cm
Package weight 0.011 kg

Konrad

06/06/22

Question: Good day, Does the converter work seamlessly with Windows 10 and Windows 11? Greetings
Answer: The converter works properly with Windows 10, while we did not test it with Windows 11, but there should also be no problem.

Product reviews

Converter USB-UART PL2303 - USB plug - Waveshare 4037

4.9/5

Average grade

15

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Piotr 12.02.2024 Confirmed purchase Translated review
works without a problem
Piotr 02.07.2023 Confirmed purchase Translated review
Cheap and it works
Sebastian A. 01.05.2023 Confirmed purchase Translated review
According to the description
Krzysztof 29.11.2022 Confirmed purchase Translated review
solid work
Jerzy 22.09.2022 Confirmed purchase Translated review
he is very good
Karolina R. 29.06.2022 Confirmed purchase Translated review
Nice cooperation, quick implementation time
Jakub K. 17.06.2022 Confirmed purchase Translated review
it works
Robert P. 12.02.2022 Confirmed purchase Translated review
The converter works properly, thanks to it I installed the system on the Raspberry via UART.
Adam S. 02.01.2022 Confirmed purchase Translated review
The serial link used to connect RPI to Linux works fine. Jumper included.
Tomasz G. 03.12.2021 Confirmed purchase Translated review
Works OK. A case and a screw joint would come in handy.
Tomasz 12.04.2023 Confirmed purchase
Małgorzata 09.04.2023 Confirmed purchase
Ernest 08.03.2023 Confirmed purchase
Andrzej 19.12.2022 Confirmed purchase
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