![]() ![]() In my younger days I have used many Prolific based adapters with a lot of headache, I now only use FTDI based usb serial adapters from reputable sellers, now without the headache. ![]() ![]() Prolific chipsets are low-cost and often, in my experience, incompatible with many serial devices and also has problems with the never versions of Windows (Vista, 7) but usually works fine with older operating systems (Win 2K, XP). Silicon Labs chipsets are also very good, similar to FTDI. There is also a lesser known called Silicon Labs.Ĭompatibility with the operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux) on the USB side depends on the drivers and the chipset inside the adapter.Ĭompatibility with the serial device on the serial side (RS232 or RS485) depends on the chipset and the serial driver chip inside the adapter.įTDI chipsets are higher priced, works well with most operating systems, and if you have a usb serial adapter with a good serial driver chip it will be compatible with most serial devices as well. The majority of adapters are designed with either a FTDI chipset or a Prolific chipset. ![]() In my job as an electronics engineer I have been using a lot of usb to serial adapters over the years. ![]()
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