Re: USB to RS232 one chip solution

"Paul E. Schoen" <pstech@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:482295ba$0$11199$ecde5a14@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
The main problem with the Silabs CP2102/3 is the fine pitch DFN28 package. It looks like it would be nearly impossible to hand
solder. The TI parts look good, and they are in leaded SMT packages that can be hand soldered. But at this point I am going with
the PIC18F2450. It gives me the most versatility, and I learned a lot about USB when I tweaked the sample code. Having a device
available in DIP and SOIC packages is also a plus.

Paul

Its not as bad as it looks. Hot air gun is needed, though. DFN is becoming
popular, it seems (with manufacturers), so its better to get used to it as you
may not have a choice in the future.
The problem I had with TI is that you needed EEPROM, if I remember correctly.
AFAIR something about it was a show stopper for me.

Mark



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