Category: USB to Serial

2013-05-06 22_03_38-Update Driver Software - Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port (COM5)

Using Prolific PL-2303HXA USB to TTL chipset on Windows 8

December 27, 2013May 4, 2023 ToughDev 38 Comments

To avoid using the MAX232 level converter and a USB to serial adapter on my Mac Mini every time I

Prolific USB-to-Serial driver on Windows 7

May 25, 2012May 4, 2023 ToughDev 0 Comment

My Prolific USB-to-Serial converter has been working well on Windows XP but refuses to work on Windows 7 64-bit. Windows

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