M.L. wrote:
> Microchip enters the USB -> UART chip business:
> "The MCP2200 is a USB-to-UART serial converter which enables USB
> connectivity in application that have a UART interface. The device
> reduces external components by integrating the USB termination
> resistors. The MCP2200 also has 256-bytes of integrated user EEPROM.
> The MCP2200 has eight general purpose input / output pins. Four of the
> pins have alternate functions to indicate USB and communication
> status."
> http://www.microchip.com/wwwproducts/Devices.aspx?dDocName=en546923

Thank you Martin!

Compared to FT232R:

+ $1.50 vs $2.85 in qty
+ 20 pins vs 28
+ smaller package
- Windows XP/Vista/7 drivers only
- Requires external 12Mhz crystal

I'm sure the negatives are not a factor for many applications.

Vitaliy


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