CP2101-GM vs CP2102-GM Comparison

Detailed side-by-side comparison of CP2101-GM by Silicon Labs and CP2102-GM by Silicon Laboratories. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.

Silicon Labs
CP2101-GM CP2101-GM USB 2.0 to UART Bridge | Silicon Labs

CP2101-GM USB 2.0 to UART Bridge | Silicon Labs

CP2101-GM ✓ Active
Silicon Laboratories
CP2102-GM CP2102-GM - USB-to-UART Bridge, QFN-28 | Silicon Laboratories

CP2102-GM - USB-to-UART Bridge, QFN-28 | Silicon Laboratories

CP2102-GM ✓ Active

Specification Comparison

Parameter CP2101-GM CP2102-GM
Brand Silicon Labs Silicon Laboratories
Category Interface ICs Interface ICs
Lifecycle Status Active Active
Stock Status In Stock In Stock
Unit Price (USD) $5.78 $1.48
Product Type USB-to-UART bridge controller —
USB Interface USB 2.0 full-speed —
Serial Interface Asynchronous UART —
Package 28-QFN 28-pin QFN (5x5 mm) with exposed pad
Package Dimensions 5 mm x 5 mm —
External USB Components None required —
Integrated Functions USB 2.0 full-speed function controller, USB transceiver, oscillator, EEPROM, UART —
Modem Control Full modem-control signals —
Primary Use Updating RS-232 designs to USB —
Interface Category USB bridge / USB-to-UART interface —
Operating Supply 3 V to 3.6 V —
UART Protocol Asynchronous serial data bus —
Integration Level Highly integrated single-chip bridge —
External USB Transceiver Not required —
External Oscillator Integrated on the CP2101 family per manufacturer-linked documentation —
External EEPROM Integrated on the CP2101 family per manufacturer-linked documentation —
Mounting Type Surface mount Surface Mount
RoHS Status [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] Compliant
REACH Status [DATA_NEEDED: REACH status] —
AEC-Q100 Qualification [DATA_NEEDED: AEC-Q100 qualification] —
Lead-Free Status [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] —
Function — USB-to-UART Bridge Controller
USB Standard — USB 2.0 Full-Speed (12 Mbps)
Supply Voltage — 3.0 V to 3.6 V
Internal LDO Output — 3.3 V
Data Rate (UART) — 300 baud to 921.6 kbaud
Modem Control Signals — RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI
On-chip EEPROM — 1024 bytes
Internal Oscillator — Yes (no external crystal required)
Suspend Current — 100 uA typical
Operating Temperature — -40 C to +85 C
Host Drivers — Royalty-free VCP for Windows, macOS, Linux
MSL Level — [DATA_NEEDED: MSL level]

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