UC2322/UC2324 2/4-Port USB-to-Serial Hub available now! NOTICE If you are updating a Windows operating system to 8 or later, please refer to the UC232A FAQ to ensure compatibility. Feb 27, 2020 Plug the device directly into your Mac instead of a USB hub or other device, and if necessary test with a different USB port on your Mac or device. Some devices need their own software, such as drivers or firmware. Others work without additional software. Check with the maker of your device, and install all available Apple software updates as well. Jun 02, 2012 Prolific PL2303 USB to Serial Adapter and Mac OS X This is a quick note on getting a USB-to-serial adapter working on my MacBook Pro so that I can console into Cisco routers, switches, etc. You may say this is a boring topic, that's because it is.
I am unable to see the SiLabs driver for the ESP32 Port on my Mac OS - High Sierra 10.13.3 for the ESP32. After going over others comments above - I installed both the CP2102 and the CH340G ( since I play with the Arduino and ESP8266 ) but the port for the ESP32 on the Arduino IDE is not showing up after installing the driver. For most of these operating systems two types of driver are available: Virtual COM Port (VCP) drivers and direct (D2XX) drivers. The VCP driver emulates a standard PC serial port such that the USB device may be communicated with as a standard RS232 device. The D2XX driver allows direct access to a USB device via a DLL interface.
Virtual COM port (VCP) drivers cause the USB device to appear as an additional COM port available to the PC. Application software can access the USB device in the same way as it would access a standard COM port. This software is provided by Future Technology Devices International Limited ``as is' and any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. In no event shall future technology devices international limited be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.
FTDI drivers may be used only in conjunction with products based on FTDI parts.
FTDI drivers may be distributed in any form as long as license information is not modified.
If a custom vendor ID and/or product ID or description string are used, it is the responsibility of the product manufacturer to maintain any changes and subsequent WHCK re-certification as a result of making these changes.
For more detail on FTDI Chip Driver licence terms, please click here.
FTDI drivers may be used only in conjunction with products based on FTDI parts.
FTDI drivers may be distributed in any form as long as license information is not modified.
If a custom vendor ID and/or product ID or description string are used, it is the responsibility of the product manufacturer to maintain any changes and subsequent WHCK re-certification as a result of making these changes.
For more detail on FTDI Chip Driver licence terms, please click here.
Currently Supported VCP Drivers:
Processor Architecture | |||||||||
Operating System | Release Date | x86 (32-bit) | x64 (64-bit) | PPC | ARM | MIPSII | MIPSIV | SH4 | Comments |
Windows* | 2017-08-30 | - | - | - | - | - | WHQL Certified. Includes VCP and D2XX. Available as a setup executable Please read the Release Notes and Installation Guides. | ||
Linux | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | All FTDI devices now supported in Ubuntu 11.10, kernel 3.0.0-19 Refer to TN-101 if you need a custom VCP VID/PID in Linux VCP drivers are integrated into the kernel. |
Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.8 | 2012-08-10 | 2.2.18 | 2.2.18 | 2.2.18 | - | - | - | - | Refer to TN-105 if you need a custom VCP VID/PID in MAC OS |
Mac OS X 10.9 and above | 2019-12-24 | - | 2.4.2 | - | - | - | - | - | This driver is signed by Apple |
Windows CE 4.2-5.2** | 2012-01-06 | 1.1.0.20 | - | - | 1.1.0.20 | 1.1.0.10 | 1.1.0.10 | 1.1.0.10 | |
Windows CE 6.0/7.0 | 2016-11-03 | 1.1.0.22 CE 6.0 CAT CE 7.0 CAT | - | - | 1.1.0.22 CE 6.0 CAT CE 7.0 CAT | 1.1.0.10 | 1.1.0.10 | 1.1.0.10 | For use of the CAT files supplied for ARM and x86 builds refer to AN_319 |
Windows CE 2013 | 2015-03-06 | 1.0.0 | 1.0.0 | VCP Driver Support for WinCE2013 |
*Includes the following version of of the Windows operating system: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 8, 8.1, Windows server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10. Also, as Windows 8 RT is a closed system not allowing for 3rd party driver installation our Windows 8 driver will not support this variant of the OS. You must use the Windows RT build for this platform.
**includes the following versions of Windows CE 4.2-5.2 based operating systems: Windows Mobile 2003, Windows Mobile 2003 SE, Windows Mobile 5, Windows Mobile 6, Windows Mobile 6.1 ,Windows Mobile 6.5
No Longer Supported:
Processor Architecture | |||||||||
Operating System | Release Date | x86 (32-bit) | x64 (64-bit) | PPC | ARM | MIPSII | MIPSIV | SH4 | Comments |
Previous Windows Release | 2017-03-10 | 2.12.26 | 2.12.26 | WHQL Certified. Includes VCP and D2XX. Available as a setup executable Please read the Release Notes and Installation Guides. | |||||
Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008 | 2012-04-13 | 2.08.24 | 2.08.24 | - | - | - | - | - | WHQL Certified Also available as a setup executable Release notes This is FTDI's final release before Microsoft stopped certifying drivers for these versions of Windows. |
Windows 2000 | 2009-10-22 | 2.06.00 | - | - | - | - | - | - | WHQL Certified Available as setup executable Release notes |
Windows 98/ME | 2004-11-25 | 1.09.06 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Does not support FT2232 or FT4232 devices |
Windows 98/ME | 2004-03-12 | 1.0.3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Only supports FT2232D devices |
Mac OS 9 Mac OS 8 | 2004-05-18 | - | - | 1.0f4 | - | - | - | - | |
Mac OS X 10.9 and above | 2015-04-15 | - | 2.3 | - | - | - | - | - | This driver is signed by Apple |
Linux | 2009-05-14 | 1.5.0 | 1.5.0 |
USB port types and names
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard for connecting computers and other devices. It's available with many types of ports, and each type has a unique shape. On Mac computers, USB is available with these ports, depending on your Mac model:
USB-A
Type USB-A ports are commonly called USB, USB 2, or USB 3 ports, depending on the USB specification they support. They aren't reversible, so a USB-A connector plugs into the port only when oriented correctly.
USB-C
Type USB-C ports are available as either standard USB-C ports or Thunderbolt 3 ports that also support USB-C connections. They both look the same, and the connector plugs into the port in either orientation.
Learn more about identifying the ports on your Mac, as well as the adapters and cables you can use to connect older devices to type USB-C ports.
USB specifications
USB specifications are important primarily when you want the most speed and power for your USB device, or your device needs more power or is using too much power. Every USB port supports a particular USB specification, which determines the port's maximum>USB specifications on MacData transferPowerUSB 3.1 Gen 2
Also known as USB 3.2 Gen 2
Up to 10 GbpsUp to 15W at 5VUSB 3.1 Gen 1
Also known as USB 3.2 Gen 1 or USB 3
Up to 5 GbpsUp to 900 mA at 5VUSB 2.0
Up to 480 MbpsUp to 500 mA at 5VUSB 1.1
Up to 12 MbpsUp to 500 mA at 5V
Also known as USB 3.2 Gen 2
Up to 10 GbpsUp to 15W at 5VUSB 3.1 Gen 1
Also known as USB 3.2 Gen 1 or USB 3
Up to 5 GbpsUp to 900 mA at 5VUSB 2.0
Up to 480 MbpsUp to 500 mA at 5VUSB 1.1
Up to 12 MbpsUp to 500 mA at 5V
To learn which specification is supported by a type USB-A or type USB-C port on your Mac model:
- Choose Apple menu > About This Mac, click Support, then click Specifications.
- Check the System Information app for more details, including about USB devices connected to USB ports on your Mac. Select USB in the sidebar, then select a USB bus on the right.
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Get the best performance from your USB devices
USB specifications all work with each other, but speed and power are limited by the cable or device that uses the earliest specification. For example, if you connect a USB 3 device to USB 2 port, your device is limited to USB 2 speeds, and it can't draw more power from the port than can be delivered over USB 2. In other words, to get the best performance, make sure that the USB port on your Mac and the USB cable to your device meet or exceed the USB specification of the device itself.
If your Mac doesn't recognize a USB device after you plug it into your Mac:
- Check all connections: Unplug the device from your Mac, then plug it back in, and make sure that all cables and adapters are securely connected at both ends. Test with another cable or adapter, if available.
- Plug the device directly into your Mac instead of a USB hub or other device, and if necessary test with a different USB port on your Mac or device.
- Some devices need their own software, such as drivers or firmware. Others work without additional software. Check with the maker of your device, and install all available Apple software updates as well.
- If your device came with an AC power adapter, use it. Some devices can be powered by the USB port on your Mac. Others need more power than your Mac can provide.
- Restart your Mac.
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- USB 3 devices can create wireless interference that affects Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices. Learn how to resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference.
- Mac notebook computers with USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 can charge over that port using a compatible USB-C power adapter and cable.