The CY7C65211-24LTXI is a highly integrated USB-to-UART bridge controller manufactured by Cypress Semiconductor Corp. It provides a simple and efficient way to connect devices with a UART interface to a USB host. This controller is designed for applications requiring reliable serial communication over USB.

Applications

• USB serial adapters: Converts USB to a standard serial port (RS-232, RS-485, etc.).
• Point-of-sale (POS) systems: Connects barcode scanners, receipt printers, and other serial peripherals to a computer.
• Industrial control systems: Enables communication between a computer and industrial devices with a UART interface.
• Medical devices: Connects medical equipment with serial interfaces to a computer.
• Embedded systems debugging: Provides a USB interface for debugging and programming embedded systems.

Features

• USB 2.0 full-speed compliant: Supports data transfer rates up to 12 Mbps.
• Integrated USB transceiver: Reduces external component count and simplifies board design.
• UART interface: Supports various UART baud rates and data formats.
• Integrated clock: Requires no external crystal.
• Small package size: Allows for easy integration into space-constrained applications.
• GPIO pins: Provides general-purpose input/output pins for custom applications.

Benefits

• Simplified USB-to-UART connectivity: Provides a complete and easy-to-use solution for adding USB to serial devices.
• Reduced system cost: Integrates multiple functions into a single chip, lowering overall BOM cost.
• Increased design flexibility: Allows for custom configurations and control logic implementation.
• Faster time-to-market: Speeds up development with comprehensive development tools and support.
• Easy integration: Small size and minimal external components make it easy to integrate into existing designs.

Additional Details

The CY7C65211-24LTXI operates on a 3.3V or 5V power supply. It is available in a 24-pin QFN package. The UART interface supports baud rates up to 3 Mbps. The device includes built-in flow control mechanisms for reliable data transfer. Cypress provides drivers and development tools for the CY7C65211-24LTXI. The device is commonly used as a serial port emulator. It is hot-pluggable and automatically detects when connected to a USB host. The device provides a virtual COM port interface. This interface allows existing serial applications to communicate over USB without modification. Refer to the Cypress website for the latest drivers and documentation.