# USB to TTL UART RS232 Serial Converter Module PL2303HXA

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE05185 · **Brand:** [Core Electronics](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/core-electronics-australia)
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USB to TTL converters are an essential for prototyping - they provide a direct interface with the target device. This module connects to your computer USB port and there are 4 wires which connect with your target device. This model is the bare version of our enclosed model.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $1.25 (inc GST) — $1.14 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 6+ $1.08 (exc GST) · 20+ $1.04 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 66 today; more stock is typically available with a 8–12 day lead time.

## Description

USB to TTL converters are an essential for prototyping - they provide a direct interface with the target device. This module connects to your computer USB port and there are 4 wires which connect with your target device. This model is the bare version of our [enclosed model](https://core-electronics.com.au/index.php/usb-to-ttl-serial-uart-rs232-adaptor-pl2303hx.html).

**Features**

- Easy to use headers
- LEDs to visual display of TXD / RXD lines
- Board enlosed with transparent heatshrink tube
- Preinstalled right-angle headers for ease-of-use with [jumper wires](https://core-electronics.com.au/prototyping/prototyping-wire.html).
- Built-in PL2303HXA designed to be used for USB to TTL electronic projects
- TTL interface output, easy to connect to your MCU
- Dual 3.3V and 5V Power output (pins marked on the bottom of the board)
- Can independantly power the circuit with 5V or 3.3V upto 500mA (resettable fuse onboard)
- Compact design
 
**Supports the following Windows OS**

- Windows 98SE
- Windows ME
- Windows 2000 SP4
- Windows XP SP2 and above (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows Server 2003 (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2 (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows Vista (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)
- NOTE: For Windows 7, please use RC build 7100 or above.
- **Windows 8 and 10 are not officially supported by Prolific** However, we've gotten it working on Win 10 using an older driver version. See below.
 
**Driver Installation / Setup**

- Windows 8, 8.1, and 10
    
    
    1. Download the Driver Software from the Downloads section below, and install the driver using *PL2303\_Prolific\_DriverInstaller\_v110.exe* (in the win7 folder).
    2. Insert the USB Serial adapter.
     
    If you did not install the Win 7 driver before inserting it in a USB port on your Win 10 machine, you can get it working by performing the following steps:

1. Insert the USB serial converter in your machine
2. Open your Device Manager, and uninstall the driver installed by windows (select to delete the installation files).
3. Install the driver linked in the product description.
4. Remove and reinsert the USB->Serial converter
 
If you have done this correctly, you should have Prolific Driver version 3.3.10.140 from 19/11/2009 installed, and a functioning COM Port.

- Windows 7 or below, [check this tutorial page](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruits-raspberry-pi-lesson-5-using-a-console-cable/software-installation-windows)
- Mac OS X, [check this tutorial page](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruits-raspberry-pi-lesson-5-using-a-console-cable/software-installation-mac)
- Linux, drivers are already included in the kernel, no need to install anything!
 
**Downloads**

- [Driver Software](https://core-electronics.com.au/custom_files/attachments/PL2303HX_Driver.zip)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/d/e/device12_1000.jpg)