The Prolific PL2303 USB to UART driver is widely used among mobile repair technicians and embedded system developers. Here, we will understand in detail what the Prolific PL2303 driver is and what it is used for. The Prolific PL2303 USB driver can be downloaded completely free of charge.
| File | Prolific PL2303 USB to UART |
| Supports | All Windows (32bit/64bit) |
| Version | v1200 |
What is Prolific PL2303 USB to UART?
The Prolific PL2303 is a USB to Serial (UART) bridge controller. It is most commonly used to convert a USB port into a serial communication port. This is because modern computers and laptops no longer have the traditional COM port (RS232). Therefore, using a USB driver like the PL2303 USB to UART allows you to communicate with serial devices via USB.
Where is the Prolific PL2303 Driver used?
The PL2303 USB to UART Bridge Driver is used in many fields. Below, we have explained step-by-step the fields in which this USB driver is used.
- Mobile Repairing
- Embedded Systems
- Networking Devices
- GPS & IoT Devices
- Industrial Machines
Prolific PL2303 Driver Versions
Several variants and versions of the Prolific PL2303 driver are available on the internet. We have listed all of them below:
- PL2303H
- PL2303HX
- PL2303TA
- PL2303SA
- PL2303EA
Each version has slightly different hardware support. Therefore, it is very important to have the correct driver version. Installing the wrong driver version will prevent it from working properly. So, keep this in mind when downloading the USB driver.