PL2303GT USB To RS232 Serial Bridge Controller With Built-In RS232 Transceiver

USB to RS232 Serial Bridge Controller
Product Data Sheet PL2303GT
PL2303GT USB to RS232 Serial Bridge Controller

With Built-in RS232 Transceiver
USB Interface UART Interface (RS232)
 Single-chip USB to RS232 asynchronous  Built-in RS232 Transceiver:
serial data transfer interface. o Meets EIA/TIA-232F standards with 5.0V
 Fully Compliant with USB 2.0 specification power supply
(Full-Speed Mode). o Guaranteed 1000kbps transmission rate
under loading
 UHCI/OHCI (USB 1.1), EHCI (USB 2.0), xHCI
o Three RS232 Drivers design
(USB 3.1) Host Controller Compatible.
o Five RS232 Receivers (always active)
 Royalty-free USB to Virtual Com Port (VCP) o Latch-up free
drivers for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android.
 RS232 Serial Port Output Interface:
 Highly integrated USB 1.1 FS Transceiver. o Full UART RS232 interface pins (TXD, RXD,
Integrated termination resistors and pull-up RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, and RI)
resistor to reduce PCB external components. o Flexible baud rate support up to 1Mbps
 Supports OTPROM (One-Time Programmable o 5, 6, 7 or 8 data bits
ROM) for USB device descriptors o Odd, Even, Mark, Space, None parity mode
configuration. OTPROM can be programmed o One, one and a half, or two stop bits
directly through USB port. o Hardware and Software Flow Control
 Each IC has unique ID (for Serial Number). o Provides RS232 shutdown indicator pin
 Supports bus-power, self-power and  1024-byte bi-directional data FIFO buffers

(768-byte receive/256-byte transmit) for
high-power USB device configuration.
faster data throughput.
 Supports Windows USB Selective Suspend
(Remote Wakeup enabled).  Configurable Transmit (TX) and Receive
(RX) LED pins using configurable GPIO pins.
 Supports 3.3V VBUS voltage operation.
Miscellaneous
GPIO Interface
 Integrated self-generated precise clock
 Total 4 General Purpose I/O (GPIO) pins:
generator (no external crystal required).
o 2 GPIO pins can be configured as
 Integrated Power-on-Reset (POR) circuit.
UART Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX)
 Integrated 100mA 5V to 3.3V regulator that can
access LED pins.
support external components within the limit.
o 2 GPIO pins can be configured as
external I2C EEPROM interface pins  Low operating power and USB suspend current.
o o
(EE_SCL and EE_SDA) as OTPROM  -40 C to 85 C Operating Temperature.
replacement for storing custom USB  28-pin SSOP IC package (RoHS compliant and
descriptors and configuration. Pb-free Green Compound).
o Provides free Software Development Kit  Pin-compatible with PL2303RA chip.
(SDK) for custom GPIO control; or by
driver request customization.
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1. Product Applications
 Single-chip upgrade solution for Legacy RS232 devices to USB interface
 USB to RS232 interface converters/cables/dongles/adapters
 PC I/O Docking Station/Port Replicators
 Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals/Printers/Pole Displays
 Serial-over-IP Wireless Solution
2. Royalty-Free Driver Support

 Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000 (Microsoft Certified WHQL Drivers)
- Windows Update Driver installation available in Windows 7 and above (32/64-bit)
 Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016
 Windows Embedded Industry, Point-of-Service (WEPOS), and POSReady
 Windows Embedded Compact, Windows Embedded CE, Windows CE
 Mac OS X
 Linux OS
 Android 3.2 and above
3. Ordering Information
Chip Product Name Package Type Ordering Part Number MPQ
PL2303G3ZJG7P3 48pcs / tube

PL2303GT 28-pin SSOP
PL2303G3ZJG8P3 2000pcs / reel

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4. Block Diagram
USBDP USBDM
VIN
3.3V LDO
USB 1.1 Transceiver &
PLL POR
3V3OUT
Clock DPLL Power

Serial Interface Engine
Generator (SIE) Management
Control Bulk Out Bulk In Interrupt In

Endpoint Endpoint Endpoint Endpoint
Command Outbound Inbound Event

Sequencer FIFO FIFO Generator
Buffer Buffer
Mux/Demux
OTPROM
UART Controller GPB0

Descriptor GPB1
IO Functions
ROM GPB2
GPB3
RS232 Transceiver
Control
Registers
RS232 Interface
Figure 4-1 PL2303GT Block Diagram

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5. USB Logo Certification

(TBA)

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Product Data Sheet
PL2303GT
Table of Contents
1. Product Applications .............................................................................................2
2. Royalty-Free Driver Support .................................................................................2
3. Ordering Information .............................................................................................2
4. Block Diagram........................................................................................................3
5. USB Logo Certification..........................................................................................4
6. Overview .................................................................................................................9
6.1 PL2303 G-Series USB to Serial Family Product Table ............................................. 10
7. Pin Diagram and Description .............................................................................. 11

7.1 SSOP28 Pin Diagram .............................................................................................. 11
7.2 Pin Out Description .................................................................................................. 12
7.3 GPIO Multi-Function Options ................................................................................... 13
8. Functional Description ........................................................................................ 14

8.1 USB 1.1 FS Transceiver .......................................................................................... 14
8.2 LDO Regulator......................................................................................................... 14
8.3 Clock Generator ...................................................................................................... 14
8.4 USB FS SIE ............................................................................................................. 14
8.5 Power Management................................................................................................. 14
8.6 Control Endpoint ...................................................................................................... 14
8.7 Bulk Out Endpoint.................................................................................................... 15
8.8 Bulk In Endpoint ...................................................................................................... 15
8.9 Interrupt In Endpoint ................................................................................................ 15
8.10 Command Sequencer .............................................................................................. 15
8.11 Outbound FIFO........................................................................................................ 15
8.12 Inbound FIFO .......................................................................................................... 15
8.13 Event Generator ...................................................................................................... 15
8.14 Internal OTPROM .................................................................................................... 16
8.15 Mux/Demux ............................................................................................................. 16
8.16 Descriptor ROM ....................................................................................................... 16
8.17 UART Control .......................................................................................................... 16
8.18 Control Registers ..................................................................................................... 16
8.19 IO Functions ............................................................................................................ 16
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 5 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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8.20 Integrated RS232 Transceiver ................................................................................. 16
9. Chip Function Configuration .............................................................................. 18

9.1 USB Data Configuration .......................................................................................... 18
9.2 GPIO Configuration ................................................................................................. 20
10. Design Application Examples ............................................................................. 21

10.1 USB Bus Powered Design ....................................................................................... 21
10.2 External I2C EEPROM Support ............................................................................... 22
11. DC & Temperature Characteristics ..................................................................... 23

11.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ..................................................................................... 23
11.2 DC Characteristics ................................................................................................... 23
11.2.1 Operating Voltage and Suspend Current ............................................................. 23
11.2.2 I/O Pins ................................................................................................................ 23
11.2.3 RS232 Transceiver Pins ...................................................................................... 24
11.3 Temperature Characteristics.................................................................................... 24
12. Outline Diagram ................................................................................................... 25

12.1 SSOP28 Package.................................................................................................... 25
13. Packing Information ............................................................................................ 26

13.1 Carrier Tape (SSOP-28) .......................................................................................... 26
13.3 Reel Dimension ....................................................................................................... 27
13.4 Tube Packing ........................................................................................................... 28
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 6 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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List of Figures
Figure 4-1 PL2303GT Block Diagram ......................................................................................... 3

Figure 7-1 PL2303GT Pin Diagram (SSOP28) .......................................................................... 11
Figure 10-1 USB to RS232 Design Example ............................................................................. 21
Figure 10-2 External I2C EEPROM Design Example ................................................................ 22
Figure 12-1 PL2303GT Outline Diagram (SSOP28) .................................................................. 25
Figure 13-1a SSOP28 Carrier Tape .......................................................................................... 26
Figure 13-1b IC Reel Placements ............................................................................................. 26
Figure 13-2 Reel Dimension ..................................................................................................... 27
Figure 13-3 Tube Packing Dimension ....................................................................................... 28
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 7 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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PL2303GT
List of Tables
Table 7-1: USB Data Interface Pins .......................................................................................... 12

Table 7-2: Serial Port (RS232 Transceiver-Level) Interface Pins .............................................. 12
Table 7-3: Configurable GPIO Pins ........................................................................................... 12
Table 7-4: Power and Ground Pins ........................................................................................... 12
Table 7-5: Configurable GPIO Multi-Function Pins .................................................................... 13
Table 7-6: GPIO Multi-Function Option Descriptions ................................................................. 13
Table 9-1 USB Descriptor Configuration ................................................................................... 18
Table 9-2 GPIO (GPB Group) Configuration ............................................................................. 20
Table 11-1 Absolute Maximum Ratings..................................................................................... 23
Table 11-2a Operating Voltage and Suspend Current ............................................................... 23
Table 11-2b 3.3V I/O Pins ......................................................................................................... 23
Table 11-2c RS232 Transceiver Pins ........................................................................................ 24
Table 11-3 Temperature Characteristics ................................................................................... 24
Table 12-1 Package Dimension ................................................................................................ 25
Table 13-1 Reel Part Number Information ................................................................................. 27
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 8 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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PL2303GT
6. Overview
The new PL2303GT chip is one of the latest G-Series IC product added to the popular PL2303 USB to Serial
(UART) Bridge Controller family, replacing the PL2303RA USB to RS232 serial chip. It provides an advanced
full-featured single-chip bridge solution for connecting a full-duplex UART asynchronous serial interface
device to any Universal Serial Bus (USB) capable host. The PL2303GT provides highly compatible USB
drivers to simulate the traditional COM port (via virtual COM Port) on most operating systems allowing
existing serial UART applications based on legacy COM port to easily migrate and be made USB ready.
PL2303GT integrates a high baud rate RS-232 transceiver that meets the EIA/TIA-232F and CCITT V.28
communications interface specifications. The RS-232 transceiver is a 3-transmitters and 5-receivers device
with a high-efficient charge pump circuit embedded. This high-efficient charge pump circuit with 1uF external
capacitors provides the bipolar output to the transmitters, and makes the transmitters to deliver the RS-232
output voltage levels. Under normal operation, PL2303GT operates at very low power consumption with
guaranteed data rate up to 1000kbps. PL2303GT also has an active-low shutdown indicating pin that can
serve as a shutdown indicator for special application purposes.
The new PL2303GT is pin-to-pin compatible with the PL2303RA chip. It also integrates an RS-232
transceiver, an internal precise clock generator (no external crystal required), USB 1.1 transceiver, Serial
Interface Engine (SIE), LDO voltage regulator, power-on- reset (POR), FIFO data buffers, and OTPROM.
The PL2303GT added several new features and enhancements:

 Integrated termination resistors and pull-up resistor to reduce PCB external components.
 New USB drivers for different OS platforms with faster performance and advanced features.
 Precise baud rate generator (up to 1Mbps).
 OTPROM can be programmed directly through USB (no high voltage generator required).
 Larger TX/RX FIFO data buffers (1024-byte).
 Supports 3.3V VBUS voltage operation.
 Unique USB Serial Number for each IC.
 4 GPIO pins (all input mode at power-up) with easy to use SDK. Can also be configured as TX/RX
access LEDs, and I2C EEPROM (EE_SCL, EE_SDA) interface in OTPROM.
The PL2303GT is designed to support a wide-range of serial RS232 application including mobile,
embedded, industrial, consumer, healthcare, navigation, and wearable solutions in mind. It provides a
small footprint that could easily fit in to any connectors and handheld devices. With very small power
consumption in either operating or suspend mode, the PL2303GT is perfect for bus powered operation
with plenty of power left for the attached devices.
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 9 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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PL2303GT
6.1 PL2303 G-Series USB to Serial Family Product Table
Prolific’s new PL2303 G-series USB to Serial family product line offers a variety of new advanced features for
USB serial interface product design. The PL2303 G-series are redesigned to provide accurate and flexible
baud rate support as well as plenty of I/O functions that can be easily configured in OTPROM memory.
PL2303 G-Series USB to Serial (UART) Family Product Line
Product PL2303GC PL2303GS PL2303GE PL2303GT PL2303GB PL2303GL
USB to Full USB to Full USB to Full USB to Full USB to Basic
USB to RS232
UART UART UART UART UART
Description (Internal RS232
(Integrated (Integrated (High ESD (External (Low-Pin
Transceiver)
Clock) Clock) Protection) Clock) Count)
SSOP28 SSOP16 SOP8

Packages SSOP28 SSOP28 SSOP28
QFN24 QFN16 UDFN8
RS232 RS232 RS232 RS232

UART Interface RS232 Only RS232 Only
RS422/RS485 RS422/RS485 RS422/RS485 (TX-RX Only)
Max. Data Rates 12Mbps 12Mbps 12Mbps 1Mbps 6Mbps 115200bps
Dedicated GPIO
7 0 7 4 2 0
Pins
Shared GPIO
9 9 9 0 0 0
(with UART pins)
1 1
Clocking Internal Internal Internal Internal External Internal
USB Data + USB Data + USB Data + USB Data +

2
OTPROM Configurable Configurable Configurable Configurable NO USB Data
GPIO Function GPIO Function GPIO Function GPIO Function
External 3 3 3 3
YES YES YES YES YES NO
EEPROM Option
Android OS
YES YES YES YES NO YES
Support
Configurable 768-byte (RX) 768-byte (RX) 768-byte (RX) 768-byte (RX) 768-byte (RX) 768-byte (RX)
4
Data Buffer 256-byte (TX) 256-byte (TX) 256-byte (TX) 256-byte (TX) 256-byte (TX) 256-byte (TX)
Battery Charger
YES YES YES No No No
Detection Option
I/O Voltage I/O levels from I/O levels from I/O levels from I/O levels from I/O levels from
3.3V
Range 1.8V to 5V 1.8V to 5V 1.8V to 5V 1.8V to 5V 1.8V to 5V
PL2303HXD PL2303SA
Pin Compatible New design PL2303EA PL2303RA PL2303TA
(SSOP28 only) (SOP8 only)
1
– Also supports external crystal clock source to bypass internal clock.
2
– OTPROM allows setting the USB data descriptors. Also allows setting of multi-function GPIO options.
3
– External EEPROM (when enabled in OTPROM) will override OTPROM settings.
4
– TX/RX data buffers are configurable in OTPROM (PL2303GC, PL2303GS, and PL2303GE); or by driver customization.
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 10 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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PL2303GT
7. Pin Diagram and Description
7.1 SSOP28 Pin Diagram
1 VN R I-R C 28
2 C 2N D TR -TC 27
3 C 2P C TS -R C 26
4 C 1N TX D -TC 25
5 VP R TS -TC 24
6 C 1P R X D -R C 23
7 VCC D S R -R C 22
8 S H TD N _N D C D -R C 21
9 GPB2 GND 20
10 GPB3 GPB0 19
11 V D D _33 GPB1 18
12 DP NC 17
13 DM NC 16
14 V O _33 V IN 15
P L2303G T
Figure 7-1 PL2303GT Pin Diagram (SSOP28)
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 11 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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7.2 Pin Out Description

Table 7-1: USB Data Interface Pins
Pin Name Pin No. Type Description
DP 12 I/O USB Port Data Plus (D+) Signal
DM 13 I/O USB Port Data Minus (D-) Signal
Table 7-2: Serial Port (RS232 Transceiver-Level) Interface Pins

TXD-TC 25 Output RS232 Transmitter Output: Transmitted Data
DTR-TC 27 Output RS232 Transmitter Output: Data Terminal Ready
RTS-TC 24 Output RS232 Transmitter Output: Request To Send
RXD-RC 23 Input RS232 Receiver Input: Received Data
RI-RC 28 Input RS232 Receiver Input, Ring Indicator (Remote Wakeup)
DSR-RC 22 Input RS232 Receiver Input: Data Set Ready
DCD-RC 21 Input RS232 Receiver Input: Data Carrier Detect
CTS-RC 26 Input RS232 Receiver Input: Clear to Send
Active-low shutdown indicator pin. It is activated by USB suspend
SHTDN_N 8 Output
and indicates this chip is in suspend state.
Table 7-3: Configurable GPIO Pins

GPB0 19 I/O Configurable GPIO Pin. (see Section 7.3)
Table 7-4: Power and Ground Pins

VIN 15 Power USB port VBUS input power supply.
VO_33 14 Power +3.3V output power from integrated LDO regulator.
VDD_33 11 Power Power supply input +3.3V.
VCC 7 Power Power supply input +5V for RS232 transceiver.
GND 20 Power Ground
VP 5 Power Internal generated positive supply.
VN 1 Power Internal generated negative supply.
C1P 6 Power External C1 capacitor (+ terminal) is connected to this pin.
C1N 4 Power External C1 capacitor (- terminal) is connected to this pin.
C2P 3 Power External C2 capacitor (+ terminal) is connector to this pin.
C2N 2 Power External C2 capacitor (- terminal) is connected to this pin.
NC 16, 17 NC No internal connection. Leave floating.
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 12 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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PL2303GT
7.3 GPIO Multi-Function Options
The PL2303GT chip provides a total of 4 configurable GPIO (General Purpose I/O) pins. The table below
shows the possible functions that can be configured for each GPIO pin. These special functions can be easily
configured in the OTPROM or to an external I2C EEPROM using the PL2303GT OTPROM/EEPROM
software tool. When these pins are configured as standard GPIO pins, customers can refer to the Prolific
GPIO SDK (software development kit) to develop software to control the GPIO pins for customer application
desired functions.
Table 7-5: Configurable GPIO Multi-Function Pins

GPIO SSOP28 Pin No. Factory Default Configurable Options (using OTPROM Tool)
GPB0 19 GPIO Input Pin TX_LED
GPB1 18 GPIO Input Pin RX_LED TRX_LED
GPB2 9 GPIO Input Pin EE_SDA
GPB3 10 GPIO Input Pin EE_SCL
Table 7-6: GPIO Multi-Function Option Descriptions

SSOP28
GPIO Function Type Description
GPIO Pins
TX_LED GPB0 (Pin 19) Output Serial Port: TXD Access LED signal.
RX_LED GPB1 (Pin 18) Output Serial Port: RXD Access LED signal.
TRX_LED GPB1 (Pin 18) Output Serial Port: TXD and RXD Access LED signal.
EE_SDA GPB2 (Pin 9) Input/Output External I2C EEPROM interface serial data signal.
EE_SCL GPB3 (Pin 10) Input/Output External I2C EEPROM interface serial clock signal.
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 13 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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PL2303GT
8. Functional Description
This section details the functional block diagram description of the PL2303GT.
8.1 USB 1.1 FS Transceiver

The USB Transceiver provides the USB full-speed electrical signal requirements and USB physical
interface (DP/DM). This block also includes one precise internal oscillator for PLL. The PLL provides the
clock to other logic functions. This block also includes the internal USB series termination resistors on the
USB data lines and pull-up resistor for the DP signal.
8.2 LDO Regulator

This block is the 5V to 3.3V LDO regulator to power and drive the USB transceiver. It also includes 3.3V
brownout detection output signals that will be used by digital circuit to reset the chip. The LDO 5V to 3.3V
can supply 100mA for chip internal and external components.
8.3 Clock Generator

The clock generator module generates the 48MHz and 12MHz reference clock signals for internal chip
logic. The internal clocks will be stopped while in suspend state.
8.4 USB FS SIE

The USB Full-Speed Serial Interface Engine (SIE) block performs the processing of USB DP/DM signals.
It translates the internal parallel data to serial data and outputs to USB FS transceiver to generate
external USB DP/DM signals timing. It also translates external USB DP/DM signals pass through USB FS
transceiver to parallel data for internal circuit. This block supports USB packet decoding and encoding. It
also generates and check packet CRC, bit stuffing, SYNC and EOP frame signal. The DPLL module will
use the internal 48MHz clock to synchronize external DP/DM transitions to generate 12MHz clock for
USB interface related circuit.
8.5 Power Management

This module will monitor the USB attachment and DP/DM signals state to create reset state, running state,
suspend state, wakeup state, etc.
8.6 Control Endpoint

The Control Endpoint module handles control endpoint packet transfer protocols such as SETUP packet,
DATA packet and return status packet.
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 14 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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8.7 Bulk Out Endpoint
The Bulk Out Endpoint module handles bulk-out endpoint packet transfer protocols such as DATA packet
and return status packet. It also transfers USB host bulk-out data to chip outbound FIFO.
8.8 Bulk In Endpoint

The Bulk In Endpoint module handles bulk-in endpoint packet transfer protocols such as DATA packet
and return status packet. It also transfers data inside the chip inbound FIFO to USB host through bulk-in
DATA packet.
8.9 Interrupt In Endpoint

The Interrupt In Endpoint module handles interrupt-in endpoint packet transfer protocols such as DATA
packet and return status packet. It transfers interrupt data generated inside the chip to USB host through
interrupt-in DATA packet.
8.10 Command Sequencer

This module handles the USB standard requests and vendor requests. It dispatches control signals to
relative peripheral modules and gather information from peripheral modules. When it received USB
standard request commands, it may check ROM data or data latched from OTP and return them to USB
host. When vendor requests are received, it dispatches to peripherals to set or get something.
8.11 Outbound FIFO

This buffer receives data from Bulk Out Endpoint and provides data to peripheral modules. It handles
read and write pointers and calculate full and empty conditions. There are also near empty threshold
check to notify peripheral module that FIFO is going to empty.
8.12 Inbound FIFO

This buffer receives data from peripheral modules and provides data to Bulk In Endpoint. It handles read
and write pointers and calculate full and empty conditions. There are also near full threshold check to
notify peripheral module that FIFO is going to full.
8.13 Event Generator

This module provides interrupt data to Interrupt In Endpoint. This module senses interrupt event toggle
from UART peripheral and GPIO module.
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 15 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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8.14 Internal OTPROM
The OTPROM (One-Time Programming Read-Only Memory) is used to store USB descriptor related data.
A one-time programming user area of the memory is available to allow customization of settings. The user
area of the PL2303GT OTPROM can now be easily programmed using the Prolific OTPROM software
through USB port without any additional voltage converter requirement. Refer to Section 9.0 for more
information on the OTPROM configuration settings.
8.15 Mux/Demux
This module is designed to pass data between FIFO and UART peripheral module.
8.16 Descriptor ROM

This block contains the USB descriptor data for returning to USB host.
8.17 UART Control

The UART Control module handles the data transfer according to RS232 format and interface. Full set
flow control is implemented including RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR and software flow control. Flow control circuit
will check FIFO near full or near empty status to activate flow control signals. This module includes a
precise baud rate generator that can generate baud rates up to 1Mbps. The baud rate is set from USB
command.
8.18 Control Registers

The Control Registers module contains the chip control registers read and set, and initially loads from
OTPROM. USB host will use USB vendor command to read and write control registers to set chip
function.
8.19 IO Functions
The GPIO Functions block provides four General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins for customer I/O
control special requirements. These GPIO pins can be controlled by software developed using Prolific
SDK. GPIO control sample programs and source code are available by request. These GPIO pins can
also be configured in the OTPROM as TX/RX access LED and I2C EEPROM interface pins (see Section
7.3).
8.20 Integrated RS232 Transceiver

The PL2303GT integrates a high baud rate RS-232 transceiver that meets the EIA/TIA-232F and CCITT V.28
communications interface specifications. The RS-232 transceiver is a 3-transmitters and 5-receivers device
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 16 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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with a high-efficient charge pump circuit embedded. This high-efficient charge pump circuit with 2.2uF
external capacitors provides the bipolar output to the transmitters, and makes the transmitters to deliver the
RS-232 output voltage levels. Under normal operation, PL2303GT operates at very low power consumption
with guaranteed data rate up to 1000kbps or 1Mbps. PL2303GT also has an active-low shutdown indicating
pin that can serve as a shutdown indicator for special application purposes.
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 17 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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PL2303GT
9. Chip Function Configuration

The default configuration descriptors are stored in the chip internal memory which will be loaded during
power-on reset or USB bus reset whenever OTPROM is empty. Several of the USB and configuration
descriptors could be modified and programmed one-time into the chip’s OTPROM using the PL2303GT
OTPROM Writer utility program. These descriptors include USB Vendor ID, Product ID, Serial Number,
Product String, and other USB configuration descriptors.
9.1 USB Data Configuration
Table 9-1 USB Descriptor Configuration

Descriptors Default Value Description
This field indicates the space left for the OTPROM
that can be written (1 or 0). The OTPROM can only be
OTPROM Space 1
written once and cannot be erased. If value is 0, it
means OTPROM has already been written once.
USB unique Vendor ID of Company or Manufacturer.
This ID is applied and registered from USB-IF.
Vendor ID (VID) 067B (hex)
Refer to this website for applying VID:
http://www.usb.org/developers/vendor/
Product ID (PID) 23C3 (hex) USB Product ID assigned by Manufacturer.
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 18 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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This field reports the release number of the USB
Release No. (BCD) 0100 (hex)
device chip. This item is not allowed to be modified.
This field sets the USB device if bus-powered or
Device Power Mode Bus Powered (100mA)
self-powered device.
This field sets the USB device maximum power that
can be drawn by the device from the USB host. Enter
Max Power 100mA
the value here if it is not 100mA or 500mA. Expressed
in 2 mA units (i.e., 50 = 100 mA).
This field enables/disables the USB Selective Suspend
USB Selective
Enable function. When enabled, Windows OS will suspend the
Suspend
device when idle for few seconds (COM port not open).
Manufacturer String Prolific Technology Inc. This field contains the product manufacturer string.
This field when entered will be the device string
displayed by Windows and other OS when device is
Product String USB-Serial Controller first detected and before driver is loaded or driver not
installed. After driver is loaded, Windows will show the
product string written inside the driver INF file.
 Disable Serial Number – this option will disable
the Serial Number. Operating System will assign
a random serial number for the device.
 Enable Unique Serial Number ID – this default
option enables the unique serial number
pre-programmed inside the chip.
Enable Unique Serial  Custom Serial Number – this option allows the
Serial Number
Number ID customer to set own product serial numbering:
o Auto SN: allows to add prefix while the
numbers auto increment after each write.
o Fixed SN: this will write the same number.
Device with serial number enabled allows the device
to be assigned with the same COM port number even
when plug to other USB ports of the same PC.
NOTE: The total string length for the manufacturer + product + serial number string is up to 90 characters.
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 19 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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9.2 GPIO Configuration

Also refer to Section 7.3 for the complete GPIO Multi-Function options description.
Table 9-2 GPIO (GPB Group) Configuration

GPIO Function Default Value Default I/O Description
This field allows setting the pin as a standard GPIO or
any of the following function:
GPB0 GPIO Input
 GPIO (General Purpose I/O)
 TX_LED
GPB1 GPIO Input  GPIO (General Purpose I/O)
 RX_LED
 TRX_LED
GPB2 GPIO Input
 EE_SDA
GPB3 GPIO Input
 EE_SCL
Enable This field sets the selected I/O pin to open-drain output
Disabled
Open-Drain mode.
This field enables the selected I/O pin weak pull-up.
NOTE: The weak pull-up resistor is pull-up to VDD_IO.
Enable-Pull Up Disabled
When enabling pull-up for input pins, the input signal
voltage should not be higher than the VDD_IO voltage.
This field inverts the selected I/O pin input and output
Inverse Polarity Disabled
signal polarity.
Output Driving This field sets the output driving strength of the selected
4mA
Strength pin. (4mA up to 13mA) @VDDIO3.3V
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 20 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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10. Design Application Examples

This section illustrates conceptual design application examples using the PL2303GT.
10.1 USB Bus Powered Design

Following is an example of using the PL2303GT as a USB to RS232 converter. The PL2303GT, which is
pin-to-pin compatible with PL2303RA, already includes an integrated RS232 transceiver to convert the TTL
levels USB serial interface to RS232 levels as well as converting the +5V nominal VCC to the ±9V required
by RS232. The PL2303GT built-in transceiver supports up to 1Mbps baud rate transmission which is very
ideal for many designs requiring high speed performance. Contact Prolific FAE for more PCB design support.
Figure 10-1 USB to RS232 Design Example
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 21 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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10.2 External I2C EEPROM Support

The PL2303GT can also support an external I2C EEPROM to override the OTPROM settings. To use an
external EEPROM, it needs to program the OTPROM to enable the external I2C EEPROM support (using
GPB2 pin as I2C SDA and GPB3 pin as I2C SCL).
1k
1k
24C02
VDD
VDD_33 GPB2 SDA-
GPB3 SCL
USB connector VO_33
GND
VBUS VIN
D- DM
D+ DP
GND
C1
GND
Figure 10-2 External I2C EEPROM Design Example
There is signature field in external EEPROM space. When this field content is valid, the PL2303GT will load
the external EEPROM contents and override the settings defined in the OTPROM. Detailed information can
be checked with OTPROM and EEPROM software programming tool. The supported external I2C EEPROM
size is 256 bytes.
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 22 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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11. DC & Temperature Characteristics
11.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Table 11-1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Items Ratings
Power Supply Voltage - VIN -0.3 to 6.5 V
Power Supply Voltage - VCC -0.3 to 6.5V
Charge Pump Positive Output (V+) (Vcc-0.3) to 13.2V
Charge Pump Negative Output (V-) +0.3 to -13.2V
RS232 Receiver Input (RXD, CTS, DSR, RI, DCD) 20V
RS232 Transmitter Output (TXD, RTS, DTR) (V+,+ 0.3V) to (V-,- 0.3V)
Input Voltage of 3.3V I/O -0.3 to VO_33 +0.3 V
Input Voltage of 3.3V I/O with 5V Tolerance I/O -0.3 to VDD_5 +0.3V
o
Storage Temperature -40 to 150 C
Note: Permanent device damage may occur if the absolute maximum ratings are exceeded. These are stress rating only, and functional
operation should be restricted to within the conditions. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
the device’s reliability.
11.2 DC Characteristics
11.2.1 Operating Voltage and Suspend Current
Table 11-2a Operating Voltage and Suspend Current
Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Power Supply Voltage Range VIN 4.5 5 5.5 V
Power Supply for VDD_33 VDD_33 2.97 3.3 3.63 V
Output Voltage of Regulator VO_33 2.97 3.3 3.63 V
(1)
Operating Current (Power Consumption) IDD - 20.5 25 mA
Suspend Current ISUS - 440 500 A
Note: (1) – No device connected.
11.2.2 I/O Pins

Table 11-2b 3.3V I/O Pins
Output Driving Capability IDD 4 mA
Input Voltage
Low VIL -- -- 0.4 V
High VIH 2.0 -- -- V
Output Voltage, 3.3V
Low VOL -- -- 0.4 V
High VOH 2.4 -- -- V
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 23 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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11.2.3 RS232 Transceiver Pins
Table 11-2c RS232 Transceiver Pins
Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Unit
DC Characteristic
o
Supply Current no load, TAMB=+25 C 11 mA
o
Shutdown Supply Current SHTDN_N=GND, TAMB = +25 C, 0.6 uA
Transmitter Outputs
3k load to ground at all transmitter
Output Voltage Swing o 9 V
outputs, TAMB = +25 C
Output Resistance Vcc=V+=V-=0V, TOUT = 2V 0.05 uA
Output Short-Circuit Current TOUT = 0V 17 mA
Output Leakage Current Transmitter disable, TOUT = 12V 0.12 uA
Receiver Inputs
Input Voltage Range -22 22 V
Input Threshold LOW Vcc=5.0V 1.25 V
Input Threshold HIGH Vcc=5.0V 1.5 V
Input Hysteresis 0.25 V
Input Resistance 4.6 k
Timing Characteristics
RL=3K, CL=1000pF, one transmitter
Maximum Data Rate 1000 kbps
switching
tPHL, RxIN to RxOUT, CL=150pF 0.5 s
Receiver Propagation Delay
tPLH, RxIN to RxOUT, CL=150pF 1 s
Transmitter Propagation tPHL, RL = 3K, CL=1000pF 1.9 s
Delay tPLH, RL = 3K, CL=1000pF 1.3 s
Note: Unless otherwise noted, the above specifications apply for Vcc=5V 10% with TAMB= TMIN to TMAX, C1 to C4= 1F.
11.3 Temperature Characteristics

Table 11-3 Temperature Characteristics
o
Operating Temperature (ambient) -- -40 -- 85 C
o
Junction Operation Temperature TJ -40 25 125 C
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 24 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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12. Outline Diagram
12.1 SSOP28 Package
Table 12-1 Package Dimension

Symbol Millimeter Inch
Min Nom Max Min Nom Max
b 0.22 0.38 0.009 0.015
E 7.40 7.80 8.20 0.291 0.307 0.323
E1 5.00 5.30 5.60 0.197 0.209 0.220
L 0.55 0.75 0.95 0.021 0.030 0.037
R1 0.09 0.004
D 9.9 10.2 10.5 0.390 0.402 0.413
A 2.0 0.079
e 0.65 0.0256
L1 1.25 0.050
A1 0.05 0.020
A2 1.65 1.75 1.85 0.065 0.069 0.073
Figure 12-1 PL2303GT Outline Diagram (SSOP28)
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 25 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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13. Packing Information
13.1 Carrier Tape (SSOP-28)
Figure 13-1a SSOP28 Carrier Tape
Notes:
 10 sprocket hole pitch cumulative tolerance 0.2
 Camber not to exceed 1mm in 100mm.
 Material: Black Polystyrene.
 Ao and Bo measured on a plane 0.3mm above the bottom of the pocket.
 Ko measured from a plane on the inside bottom of the pocket to the top surface of the carrier.
 Pocket position relative to sprocket hole measured as true position of pocket, not pocket hole.
 IC quantity per one reel: 2,000 pieces (MOQ)
Figure 13-1b IC Reel Placements
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 26 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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13.3 Reel Dimension
Figure 13-2 Reel Dimension
Table 13-1 Reel Part Number Information
Normal Hub W1 +0.3mm

Package Part Number W2 Max
Width -0.2mm
SSOP28 RD33008SW-T + RD33008SW-T 16mm 16.8mm 22.2mm
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 27 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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13.4 Tube Packing
Figure 13-3 Tube Packing Dimension
Release: Oct. 19, 18 - 28 / 29 - Rev.0.4

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