At first, I’m having
some trouble interfacing the laptop USB and PIC using serial port. But, at the
end, my supervisor has helped in solving the problem by suggesting me use a USB
to UART converter (UC00B)
USB to UART Converter (UC00B)
Introduction
UC00B is USB to UART converter that
provide straight forward interface to most of microcontroller UART pin. It
offers the replacement to the traditional method of serial communication.
Conventionally, most serial interface from microcontroller to computer is done
through serial port (DB9). However, since computer serial port used RS232
protocol and microcontroller used TTL (Transistor-transistor Logic) UART, a
level shifter is needed between these standards. Recently, serial port of computer
have been phase out and been replaced by USB. Still, many choose USB to Serial
converter to obtain virtual serial port. The level shifter is still necessary
for UART interface.
UC00B offers the simplest interface
for microcontroller to communicate with computer.
Description
This product offers low cost, easy
to use USB to UART converter to user. It has been designed with capabilities
and features of:
- Low cost USB to UART converter
- Easy to use, aiming development between computer and microcontroller, 3.3V or 5V logic.
- USB powered, no external source is required to use this converter
- 5V from USB port is available for user
- USB Specification v1.1
- Tested with the baud rate up to 115200 bps.
- Low cost USB to UART converter
- Configurable for 3.3V/5V UART interface.
- Easy to use 6 pin interface: TXD, RXD, GND, DTR, RTS and VCC (5V or 3.3V).
- Plug and Play
