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PL-2303HX Edition (Chip Rev A)
USB to Serial Bridge Controller
Product Datasheet
Document Revision: 1.6
Document Release: October 5, 2011
Prolific Technology Inc.
7F, No. 48, Sec. 3, Nan Kang Rd.
Nan Kang, Taipei 115, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Telephone: +886-2-2654-6363
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Revision History
Revision
Description
Date
1.6
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October 5, 2011
1.5G
Modify Reel Packing Information for exact IC quantity per one reel
May 30, 2006
1.5F
Modify Features section for Lead (Pb) Free information
May 23, 2006
1.5E
Added Operating Current information (Sec 8.2)
December 6, 2005
1.5D
Modify Operating Temperature Characteristics (Sec 8.4)
April 26, 2005
1.5C
Modify Features section
Modify List of Tables
Modify notes for Pin Assignment section
Modify DC and Temperature Characteristics section
March 11, 2005
1.5B
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March 8, 2005
1.5
Added List of Figures and List of Tables
Modify Features section (Sec 1.0)
Improve clarity of Functional Block diagram (Sec 2.0) and
Pin Assignment diagram (Sec 4.0)
Change Minimum Operating Temperature to 0oC.
January 27, 2005
1.4B
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Added Ordering Information (Sec 11.0)
January 19, 2005
1.4
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January 6, 2005
1.3
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Correct some spelling errors
October 21, 2004
1.2
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“Flexible signal level requirement on the RS232-like serial
port side also allows PL-2303HX to connect directly to any
3.3V~1.8V range devices.”
April 23, 2004
1.1
Added notes on Pin Assignment and Description section
regarding level and driving capabilities
Modify DC Characteristics table
February 18, 2004
1.0
PL-2303HX Product Datasheet – Formal Release
February 2004

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Table of Contents
1.0 FEATURES ......................................................................................................... 6
2.0 FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM ..................................................................... 7
3.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 8
4.0 PIN ASSIGNMENT OUTLINE ............................................................................. 9
5.0 PIN ASSIGNMENT & DESCRIPTION ............................................................... 10
6.0 USB STANDARD DESCRIPTORS ................................................................... 11
6.1 Device Descriptor ................................................................................................... 11
6.2 Configuration Descriptor ........................................................................................ 11
6.3 Interface Descriptor ................................................................................................ 12
6.4 Endpoint 1 Descriptor: Interrupt Input Endpoint ...................................................... 12
6.5 Endpoint 2 Descriptor: Bulk Data Output endpoint ................................................. 12
6.6 Endpoint 3 Descriptor: Bulk Data Input endpoint .................................................... 13
6.7 String Descriptors ................................................................................................... 13
7.0 USB STANDARD REQUESTS ......................................................................... 14
8.0 DC & TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS ................................................... 15
8.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings.................................................................................... 15
8.2 DC Characteristics ................................................................................................. 15
8.3 Clock Characteristics ............................................................................................. 17
8.4 Temperature Characteristics .................................................................................. 17
8.5 Leakage Current and Capacitance ......................................................................... 17
8.6 Power-On Reset .................................................................................................... 18
9.0 OUTLINE DIAGRAM .......................................................................................... 19
9.1 SSOP28 Package .................................................................................................. 19
10.0 REEL PACKING INFORMATION ..................................................................... 20
10.1 Carrier Tape (SSOP-28) ....................................................................................... 20
10.2 Reel Dimension .................................................................................................... 21
11.0 ORDERING INFORMATION ............................................................................. 22

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1 Block Diagram of PL-2303HX ................................................................................ 7
Figure 4-1 Pin Assignment Outline of PL-2303HX ................................................................... 9
Figure 8-1 Power-On Reset Diagram .................................................................................... 18
Figure 9-1 Outline Diagram of PL-2303HX SSOP28 ............................................................. 19
Figure 10-1a SSOP28 Carrier Tape ...................................................................................... 20
Figure 10-1b IC Reel Placements ......................................................................................... 20
Figure 10-2 Reel Dimension .................................................................................................. 21
Figure 11-1 Chip Part Number Information ............................................................................ 22
List of Tables
Table 5-1 Pin Assignment & Description ................................................................................ 10
Table 6-1 Device Descriptor .................................................................................................. 11
Table 6-2 Configuration Descriptor ........................................................................................ 11
Table 6-3 Interface Descriptor ............................................................................................... 12
Table 6-4 Endpoint1 Descriptor ............................................................................................. 12
Table 6-5 Endpoint2 Descriptor ............................................................................................. 12
Table 6-6 Endpoint3 Descriptor ............................................................................................. 13
Table 6-7-1 String Descriptor – Language ID ......................................................................... 13
Table 6-7-2 String Descriptor – Manufacturer ........................................................................ 13
Table 6-7-3 String Descriptor – Product ................................................................................. 14
Table 6-7-4 String Descriptor – Serial Number ...................................................................... 14
Table 8-1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ................................................................................... 15
Table 8-2 Operating Voltage and Suspend Current ............................................................... 15
Table 8-2-1 3.3V I/O Pins ...................................................................................................... 15
Table 8-2-2a VDD_325@3.3V Serial I/O Pins ....................................................................... 16
Table 8-2-2b VDD_325@2.5V Serial I/O Pins ....................................................................... 16
Table 8-2-2c VDD_325@1.8V Serial I/O Pins ....................................................................... 16
Table 8-3 Clock Characteristics ............................................................................................. 17
Table 8-4 Temperature Characteristics .................................................................................. 17
Table 8-5 Leakage Current and Capacitance ........................................................................ 17
Table 8-6 Power-On Reset .................................................................................................... 18
Table 9-1 Package Dimension ............................................................................................... 19
Table 10-2 Reel Part Number Information ............................................................................. 21
Table 11-1 Ordering Information ............................................................................................ 22

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1.0 Features
Fully Compliant with USB Specification v2.0 (Full-Speed)
On Chip USB 1.1 transceiver, 5V3.3V regulator, and 12 MHz crystal oscillator
Supports RS232-like Serial Interface
o Full-duplex transmitter and receiver (TXD and RXD)
o Six MODEM control pins (RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, and RI)
o 5, 6, 7 or 8 data bits
o Odd, Even, Mark, Space, or None parity mode
o One, one and a half, or two stop bits
o Parity error, frame error, and serial break detection
o Programmable baud rate from 75 bps to 6 Mbps
o External RS232 driver power down control
o Independent power source for serial interface
Extensive Flow Control Mechanism
o Adjustable high/low watermark level
o Automatic hardware flow control with CTS/RTS
o Automatic software flow control with XON/XOFF
o Inbound data buffer overflow detection
Configurable 512-byte bi-directional data buffer
o 256-byte outbound buffer and 256-byte inbound buffer; or
o 128-byte outbound buffer and 384-byte inbound buffer
Supports remote wake-up from MODEM input signals
Two general purpose I/O (GPIO) pins
Optional external EEPROM for startup device configurations
Provides drivers support for Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and WinCE
Designed for Windows XP, Vista, 7 Certified Logo Drivers
USB-IF Logo Compliant with TID 40002448
Small footprint 28-pin SSOP IC package
RoHS compliant

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2.0 Functional Block Diagram
12 MHz Oscillator 4X Phase Lock
Loop USB Transceiver 5 to 3.3V
Regulator
Power
Management USB Digital Lock
Loop USB Serial Interface Engine
Control Endpoint Interrupt Endpoint Bulk-in
Endpoint Bulk-Out
Endpoint
256/384Byte
Inbound Data
Buffer
256/128Byte
Outbound Data
Buffer
RS232-Like Serial Interface Engine
256-Byte
Configuration
Mask ROM
2-Wire Serial
EEPROM I/F
PL-2303HX
2-Wire EEPROM RS232-Like I/F
USB 1.1 / 2.0 (Full-Speed)
Figure 2-1 Block Diagram of PL-2303HX (Chip Rev A)

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3.0 Introduction
PL-2303HX provides a convenient solution for connecting an RS232-like full-duplex asynchronous
serial device to any Universal Serial Bus (USB) capable host. PL-2303HX highly compatible drivers
could simulate the traditional COM port on most operating systems allowing the existing applications
based on COM port to easily migrate and be made USB ready.
By taking advantage of USB bulk transfer mode, large data buffers, and automatic flow control,
PL-2303HX is capable of achieving higher throughput compared to traditional UART (Universal
Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter) ports. When real RS232 signaling is not required, baud rate
higher than 115200 bps could be used for even higher performance. The flexible baud rate generator of
PL-2303HX could be programmed to generate any rate between 75 bps and 6M bps.
PL-2303HX is exclusively designed for mobile and embedded solutions in mind, providing 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, PL-2303HX is perfect for bus powered operation
with plenty of power left for the attached devices. Flexible signal level requirement on the RS232-like
serial port side also allows PL-2303HX to connect directly to any 3.3V~1.8V range devices.

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4.0 Pin Assignment Outline
PL-2303HX
1 TXD
2 DTR_N
3 RTS_N
4 VDD_325
5 RXD
6 RI_N
7 GND
8NC
9 DSR_N
10 DCD_N
11 CTS_N
12 SHTD_N
13 EE_CLK
14 EE_DATA
28OSC2
27OSC1
26PLL_TEST
25GND_A
24NC
23GP1
22GP0
21GND
20VDD_5
19NC
18GND
17VO_33
16DM
15DP
Figure 4-1 Pin Assignment Outline of PL-2303HX (Chip Rev A)

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5.0 Pin Assignment & Description
Table 5-1 Pin Assignment & Description
Pin #
Name
Type
Description
1
TXD
O (1)
Serial port (Transmitted Data)
2
DTR_N
O (1)
Serial port (Data Terminal Ready)
3
RTS_N
O (1)
Serial port (Request To Send)
4
VDD_325
P
RS232 VDD. The power pins for the serial port signals.
When the serial port is 3.3V, this should be 3.3V. When
the serial port is 2.5V, this should be 2.5V.
5
RXD
I (2)
Serial port (Received Data)
6
RI_N
I/O (3)
Serial port (Ring Indicator)
7
GND
P
Ground
8
NC
No Connect
9
DSR_N
I/O (3)
Serial port (Data Set Ready)
10
DCD_N
I/O (3)
Serial port (Data Carrier Detect)
11
CTS_N
I/O (3)
Serial port (Clear To Send)
12
SHTD_N
O (4)
RS232 Transceiver Shut Down Control
13
EE_CLK
I/O (5)
2-Wire Serial EEPROM Clock
14
EE_DATA
I/O (5)
2-Wire Serial EEPROM Data
15
DP
I/O
USB port D+ signal
16
DM
I/O
USB port D- signal
17
VO_33
P
Regulator Power Output, 3.3V
18
GND
P
Ground
19
NC
No Connect
20
VDD_5
P
USB port VBUS, 5V Power.
21
GND
P
Ground
22
GP0
I/O (7)
General Purpose I/O Pin 0
23
GP1
I/O (7)
General Purpose I/O Pin 1
24
NC
No Connect
25
GND_A
P
Analog Ground for PLL
26
PLL_TEST
I (6)
PLL test mode control
27
OSC1
I
Crystal oscillator input
28
OSC2
I/O
Crystal oscillator output
Notes:
(1) – CMOS Out, Output Pad. Level and Driving Capability decided by VDD_325.
(2) – SCHMITT In, 5V Tolerant, Input Pad. Level and Driving Capability decided by VDD_325.
(3) – SCHMITT In/CMOS Out, 5V Tolerant, Bi-directional Pad. Level and Driving Capability decided by VDD_325.
(4) – CMOS Out, 3.3V, Output Pad, 4mA Output Driving Capability.
(5) – SCHMITT In/CMOS Out, 5V Tolerant, Bi-directional Pad with internal resistor pulling-up to 3.3V, 4mA Output Driving
Capability.
(6) – LVTTL In, 3.3V, Input Pad.
(7) – SCHMITT In/CMOS Out, 5V Tolerant, Bi-directional Pad, 4mA Output Driving Capability.

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6.0 USB Standard Descriptors
PL-2303HX supports one configuration with one interface and four endpoints. The descriptors are
basically stored in an internal Mask ROM. However, some fields could be optionally modified by
properly programmed external 2-wire serial EEPROM. The contents of all descriptors are shown in the
following sections.
6.1 Device Descriptor
Table 6-1 Device Descriptor
Offset
Field
Size
Value
Description
0
bLength
Byte
12H
Size of this descriptor (in bytes)
1
bDescriptorType
Byte
01H
DEVICE descriptor type
2
bcdUSB
Word
0110H
USB Specification Release Number 1.1
4
bDeviceClass
Byte
00H
5
bDeviceSubClass
Byte
00H
6
bDeviceProtocol
Byte
00H
7
bMaxPacketSize0
Byte
40H
Maximum packet size for endpoint zero is 64
8
idVender
Word
067BH
Vender ID (1)
10
idProduct
Word
2303H
Product ID (1)
12
bcdDevice
Word
0300H
Device Release Number (1)
14
iManufacturer
Byte
01H
Manufacturer string descriptor index
15
iProduct
Byte
02H
Product name string descriptor index
16
iSerialNumber
Byte
00H/03H
Serial number string descriptor index (2)
17
bNumConfigurations
Byte
01H
One configuration.
Notes:
(1) – The Vender ID, Product ID, and Device Release Number could be replaced by the contents of external EEPROM.
(2) – The serial number string descriptor index could be defined by the contents of external EEPROM. If specified, the index will
be 3 instead of 0.
6.2 Configuration Descriptor
Table 6-2 Configuration Descriptor
Offset
Field
Size
Value
Description
0
bLength
Byte
09h
Size of this descriptor (in bytes)
1
bDescriptorType
Byte
02h
CONFIGURATION descriptor type
2
wTotalLength
Word
0027h
Total length of data returned for this
configuration.
4
bNumInterface
Byte
01h
One interface for this device.
5
bConfigurationValue
Byte
01h
6
iConfiguration
Byte
00h
7
bmAttributes
Byte
A0h/80h
Characteristic attributes (3)
8
MaxPower
Byte
32h/FAh
Maximum power consumption (4)
Notes:
(3) – The Remote Wakeup attribute (bit 5) depends on the settings of the Remote Wakeup Enable (Setting in the Device
Configuration Registers, DCR, of PL-2303HX). If all remote wakeup sources are disabled, the bmAttributes will be 80h.
Otherwise, A0h is returned to indicate that this device is Remote Wakeup capable.

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(4) – The value of maximum power consumption can be configured initially by setting DCR on the external EEPROM. If it is set
to 1, the MaxPower byte will be FAh to indicate 500mA required from the USB host. Otherwise, it is 32h that indicates
100mA required.
6.3 Interface Descriptor
Table 6-3 Interface Descriptor
Offset
Field
Size
Value
Description
0
BLength
Byte
09h
Size of this descriptor (in bytes)
1
BDescriptorType
Byte
04h
INTERFACE descriptor type
2
BInterfaceNumber
Byte
00h
One interface only
3
BAlternateSetting
Byte
00h
No alternate interface
4
BNumEndpoints
Byte
03h
Three endpoints (excluding control endpoint)
5
BInterfaceClass
Byte
FFh
Vendor Specific Class
6
BInterfaceSubClass
Byte
00h
7
BInterfaceProtocol
Byte
00h
8
IInterface
Byte
00h
6.4 Endpoint 1 Descriptor: Interrupt Input Endpoint
Table 6-4 Endpoint1 Descriptor
Offset
Field
Size
Value
Description
0
bLength
Byte
07h
Size of this descriptor (in bytes)
1
bDescriptorType
Byte
05h
ENDPOINT descriptor type
2
bEndpointAddress
Byte
81h
Input endpoint
3
bmAttributes
Byte
03h
Transfer type is INTERRUPT
4
wMaxPacketSize
Word
000Ah
Ten Bytes
6
bInterval
Byte
01h
Polling on every 1 ms interval
6.5 Endpoint 2 Descriptor: Bulk Data Output endpoint
Table 6-5 Endpoint2 Descriptor
Offset
Field
Size
Value
Description
0
bLength
Byte
07h
Size of this descriptor (in bytes)
1
bDescriptorType
Byte
05h
ENDPOINT descriptor type
2
bEndpointAddress
Byte
02h
Output endpoint
3
bmAttributes
Byte
02h
Transfer type is BULK
4
wMaxPacketSize
Word
0040h
64 bytes
6
bInterval
Byte
00h
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6.6 Endpoint 3 Descriptor: Bulk Data Input endpoint
Table 6-6 Endpoint3 Descriptor
Offset
Field
Size
Value
Description
0
bLength
Byte
07h
Size of this descriptor (in bytes)
1
bDescriptorType
Byte
05h
ENDPOINT descriptor type
2
bEndpointAddress
Byte
83h
Input endpoint
3
bmAttributes
Byte
02h
Transfer type is BULK
4
wMaxPacketSize
Word
0040h
64 bytes
6
bInterval
Byte
00h
Ignored field
6.7 String Descriptors
PL-2303HX supports four string descriptors:
Language ID
Manufacturer
Product
Serial Number
Except for Serial Number, the other three string descriptors are stored in the internal Mask ROM, i.e.
their contents are fixed. Serial Number is a special case. If the External EEPROM were not present, or
not properly programmed, then Serial Number would be hidden from the system. If the External
EEPROM is presented and properly programmed, then Serial Number will be read from the EEPROM.
The following tables demonstrate the current defined value for each descriptor:
6.7.1 String Descriptor 0 – Language ID
Table 6-7-1 String Descriptor – Language ID
Offset
Field
Size
Value
Description
0
bLength
Byte
04h
Size of this descriptor (in bytes)
1
bDescriptorType
Byte
03h
STRING descriptor type
2
bLANGID[0]
Word
0409h
English (United States)
6.7.2 String Descriptor 1 – Manufacturer
Table 6-7-2 String Descriptor – Manufacturer
Offset
Field
Size
Value
Description
0
BLength
Byte
32h
Size of this descriptor (in bytes)
1
bDescriptorType
Byte
03h
STRING descriptor type
2
bSTRING
“Prolific Technology Inc.” in UNICODE

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6.7.3 String Descriptor 2 - Product
Table 6-7-3 String Descriptor – Product
Offset
Field
Size
Value
Description
0
Blength
Byte
2Ch
Size of this descriptor (in bytes)
1
bDescriptorType
Byte
03h
STRING descriptor type
2
bSTRING
“USB-Serial Controller” in UNICODE
6.7.4 String Descriptor 3 – Serial Number
Table 6-7-4 String Descriptor – Serial Number
Offset
Field
Size
Value
Description
0
bLength
Byte
12h
Size of this descriptor (in bytes)
1
bDescriptorType
Byte
03h
STRING descriptor type
2
bSTRING
“X7X6X5X4X3X2X1X0” in UNICODE
Note:
The size of Serial Number is fixed in PL-2303HX design. It must be exactly 8 UNICODE characters (or 16 bytes). Note that in
USB Specification, this serial number must be unique for each device.
7.0 USB Standard Requests
PL-2303HX supports the following USB standard requests. For non-supported requests or requests
with invalid parameters, PL-2303HX will respond with STALL packet.
Clear Feature
Get Configuration
Get Descriptor
Get Status
o Device Status
o Interface Status
o Endpoint 0, 1, 2, and 3 Status
Set Address
Set Configuration
Set Feature

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8.0 DC & Temperature Characteristics
8.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 8-1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Items
Ratings
Power Supply Voltage
-0.3 to 5.5 V
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
Output Voltage of 3.3V I/O
-0.3 to VO_33 + 0.3 V
Storage Temperature
-40 to 150 oC
8.2 DC Characteristics
Table 8-2 Operating Voltage and Suspend Current
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Operating Voltage Range
VDD_5
3.6
5
5.5
V
Regulator Output Driving Current (VDD_5= 5V)
ILOAD
-
-
150
mA
Operating Current(1) (Power Consumption)
IDD
-
10
15
mA
Suspend Current
ISUS
-
400
450
A
Note: (1) – No device connected.
8.2.1 3.3V I/O Pins
Table 8-2-1 3.3V I/O Pins
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Output Driving Capability
IDD
--
4
--
mA
Output Voltage of Regulator
VO_33
3.0
3.3
3.6
V
Input Voltage (CMOS)
Low
High
VIL
VIH
--
0.7* VO_33
--
--
0.3* VO_33
--
V
V
Input Voltage (LVTTL)
Low
High
VIL
VIH
--
2.0
--
--
0.8
--
V
V
Schmitt Trigger Threshold Voltage
Negative going
Positive going
Vt-
Vt+
0.9
--
1.2
2.1
--
2.5
V
V
Output Voltage, 3.3V
Low
High
VOL
VOH
--
2.4
--
--
0.4
--
V
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8.2.2 Serial I/O Pins
Table 8-2-2a VDD_325@3.3V Serial I/O Pins
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Output Driving Capability
IDD
--
4
--
mA
Power Supply for Serial I/O Pins
VDD_325
3.0
3.3
3.6
V
Input Voltage
Low
High
VIL
VIH
--
2.0
--
--
0.8
--
V
V
Schmitt Trigger Threshold Voltage
Negative going
Positive going
Vt-
Vt+
0.8
--
1.1
1.6
--
2.0
V
V
Output Voltage
Low
High
VOL
VOH
--
2.4
--
--
0.4
--
V
V
Table 8-2-2b VDD_325@2.5V Serial I/O Pins
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Output Driving Capability
IDD
--
2.6
--
mA
Power Supply for Serial I/O Pins
VDD_325
2.25
2.5
2.75
V
Input Voltage
Low
High
VIL
VIH
--
0.7* VDD_325
--
--
0.25* VDD_325
--
V
V
Schmitt Trigger Threshold Voltage
Negative going
Positive going
Vt-
Vt+
0.25* VDD_325
--
0.84
1.31
--
0.7* VDD_325
V
V
Output Voltage
Low
High
VOL
VOH
--
1.85
--
--
0.4
--
V
V
Table 8-2-2c VDD_325@1.8V Serial I/O Pins
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Output Driving Capability
IDD
--
1.4
--
mA
Power Supply for Serial I/O Pins
VDD_325
1.65
1.8
1.95
V
Input Voltage
Low
High
VIL
VIH
--
0.7* VDD_325
--
--
0.25* VDD_325
--
V
V
Schmitt Trigger Threshold Voltage
Negative going
Positive going
Vt-
Vt+
0.25* VDD_325
--
0.6
1.04
--
0.7* VDD_325
V
V
Output Voltage
Low
High
VOL
VOH
--
1.25
--
--
0.4
--
V
V

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8.3 Clock Characteristics
Table 8-3 Clock Characteristics
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Frequency of Operation
11.976
12.000
12.024
MHz
Clock Period
83.1
83.3
83.5
ns
Duty Cycle
45
50
55
%
8.4 Temperature Characteristics
Table 8-4 Temperature Characteristics
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Operating Temperature
--
-40
--
85
oC
Junction Operation Temperature
TJ
-40
25
125
oC
8.5 Leakage Current and Capacitance
Table 8-5 Leakage Current and Capacitance
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Input Leakage Current*1
IL
-10
1
10
A
Tri-state Leakage Current
Ioz
-10
1
10
A
Input Capacitance
CIN
--
2.8
--
pF
Output Capacitance
COUT
2.7
--
4.9
pF
Bi-directional Buffer Capacitance
CBID
2.7
--
4.9
pF
Note:
*1. No pull-up or pull-down resistor.

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8.6 Power-On Reset
Figure 8-1 Power-On Reset Diagram
Table 8-6 Power-On Reset
Description and Condition
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Power supply voltage
VCC
2.8
3.3
4.0
V
VCC rise relax voltage
Vrr
1.8
2.3
2.8
V
Power output low duration
VCC | rise @ Vrr to POR | rise @ 1/2*VCC
(VCC slew rate = 1V/1us)
Tpor1
2.6
3.7
4.8
S

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9.0 Outline Diagram
9.1 SSOP28 Package
Table 9-1 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 9-1 Outline Diagram of PL-2303HX (Chip Rev A) SSOP28

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10.0 Reel Packing Information
10.1 Carrier Tape (SSOP-28)
Figure 10-1a SSOP28 Carrier Tape
Notes:
1. 10 sprocket hole pitch cumulative tolerance 0.2
2. Camber not to exceed 1mm in 100mm.
3. Material: Black Polystyrene.
4. Ao and Bo measured on a plane 0.3mm above the bottom of the pocket.
5. Ko measured from a plane on the inside bottom of the pocket to the top surface of the carrier.
6. Pocket position relative to sprocket hole measured as true position of pocket, not pocket hole.
7. IC quantity per one reel: 2,000 pieces
Figure 10-1b IC Reel Placements

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10.2 Reel Dimension
Figure 10-2 Reel Dimension
Table 10-2 Reel Part Number Information
Part Number
Normal Hub
Width
W1 +0.3mm
-0.2mm
W2 Max
RD33008SW-T + RD33008SW-T
16mm
16.8mm
22.2mm

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11.0 Ordering Information
Table 11-1 Ordering Information
Part Number
Package Type
PL-2303HX LF
28-pin SSOP (Lead-Free or Pb-Free)
Figure 11-1 Chip Part Number Information
Note: The chip datecode and version are found on the second line of the top chip marking:
Where: LF – Lead-Free
YY – last two digits of the year
WW – week of the year
3A – chip version
Example: “LF10123A” – means Lead-Free + year 2010 + week no. 12 + 3A chip version.