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PL2303   Drivers & Software

File NameRelease DateVersionFile Size
PL23XX_Prolific_DriverInstaller_v40100.zip2023/03/09v4.0.10.09617.74KB

Windows Driver Installer Setup Program ( Win7 / Win8.1 / Win10 / Win11)
Installer version & Build date: 4.0.10 (2023-03-07)

Windows 11 ( 64-bit ) WDF WHQL Driver: v3.9.5.0 (02/24/2023) / v5.2.5.0 (02/09/2023)

(For PL2303 HXD, SA, RA GC, GS, GT, GL, GE , GD, GR versions)
  - Windows 11  Certified WHQL Driver ( 22H2 versions)
   - Auto-download driver via Windows Update (Windows 11)


Windows 7/8.1/10 (32 & 64-bit) WDF WHQL Driver: v3.8.42.0 (02/22/2023) / v5.1.5.0 (02/07/2023)

(For PL2303 HXD, SA, TA, TB, RA GC, GS, GT, GL, GE , GD, GR versions)
  - Windows 10  Certified WHQL Driver (TH1 1507, TH2 1511, RS1 1607, RS2 1703, RS3 1709, RS4 1803,RS5 1809,19H1 1903, 19H2 1909, 20H1 VB, 21H1,versions)
   - Windows  7, 8.1 Certified WHQL Driver 
   - Compatible with Windows  Server 2008, 2008R2, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019 , 2022
   - Auto-download driver via Windows Update (Windows 7, 8.1, 10)

- Installer Language Support: English (default),

- For Prolific USB VID_067B&PID_2303, PID_2304, PID_23A3, PID_23B3, PID_23C3,PID_23D3,PID_23E3,PID_23F3,PID_2323.
- Includes Certification Report, User Manual, Driver Release Notes, CheckChipVersion Tool
- Installer supports silent install (add "/s" parameter when running program)

File NameRelease DateVersionFile Size
PL2303HXD_G_Mac Driver_v2.2.2_20221228.pkg2023/02/06v2.2.2638.60KB

Mac OS X Universal Binary Driver v2.2.2 (PKG file format)

  • For Mac OS Ventura  (version 13)
  • For Mac OS Monterey  (version 12.4)
  • For Mac OS Big Sur (version 11) - see NOTE#1 below
  • For Mac OS Catalina (version 10.15) .
  • For Mac OS Mojave (version 10.14)
  • For Mac OS High Sierra (version 10.13)
  • For Mac OS X Sierra (version 10.12)
  • For Mac OS X El Capitan (version 10.11)
  • For Mac OS X Yosemite (version 10.10)
  • For Mac OS X Mavericks (version 10.9)
  • For PL2303 H/HX/HXD/EA/RA/SA/TA/TB chip versions
    • For Prolific USB VID_067B&PID_2303 Only
  • For PL2303GC, GS, GT, GL, GE , GD, GR chip versions
  • Includes Driver Installation Manual

NOTE#1: Mac OS High Sierra 10.13 introduces a new feature that requires user approval before loading new third-party kernel extensions. Go to System Preferences - Security & Privacy and click Allow. 

https://developer.apple.com/library/content/technotes/tn2459/_index.html

NOTE#2: User can download PL2303 driver on Mac APP store. https://apps.apple.com/tw/app/pl2303-serial/id1624835354?l=en&mt=12

File NameRelease DateVersionFile Size
PL2303HXD_G_Mac Driver_v2.1.0_20210311.zip2021/03/31v2.1.0513.18KB

             -2303G_driver for Mac 11.X

             -2303G_driver for Mac 10.X

             -2303HXD _driver for Mac 10.X

File NameRelease DateVersionFile Size
PL2303_MacOSX_v1.6.4_20200911.zip2020/09/111.6.437.16KB

Mac OS X Universal Binary Driver v1.6.4 (PKG file format)

  • For Mac OS Catalina (version 10.15) - see NOTE below.
  • For Mac OS Mojave (version 10.14)
  • For Mac OS High Sierra (version 10.13)
  • For Mac OS X Sierra (version 10.12)
  • For Mac OS X El Capitan (version 10.11)
  • For Mac OS X Yosemite (version 10.10)
  • For Mac OS X Mavericks (version 10.9)
  • For PL2303 HXD/EA/RA/SA/TA/TB chip versions
    • For Prolific USB VID_067B&PID_2303 Only

 

Third-Party Compatible Drivers:

File NameRelease DateVersionFile Size
PL2303HXD_G_Driver_v2.0.0_20191204.zip2019/12/04v2.0.01296.49KB

Mac OS X Universal Binary Driver v2.0.0 (PKG file format)

  • For Mac OS Catalina (version 10.15) - see NOTE below.
  • For Mac OS Mojave (version 10.14)
  • For Mac OS High Sierra (version 10.13)
  • For Mac OS X Sierra (version 10.12)
  • For Mac OS X El Capitan (version 10.11)
  • For Mac OS X Yosemite (version 10.10)
  • For Mac OS X Mavericks (version 10.9)
  • For PL2303 H/HX/HXD/EA/RA/SA/TA/TB chip versions
    • For Prolific USB VID_067B&PID_2303 Only
  • For PL2303GC, GS, GT, GL, GE , GD, GR chip versions
  • Includes Driver Installation Manual

NOTE: Mac OS High Sierra 10.13 introduces a new feature that requires user approval before loading new third-party kernel extensions. Go to System Preferences - Security & Privacy and click Allow. 

https://developer.apple.com/library/content/technotes/tn2459/_index.html

 

 

File NameRelease DateVersionFile Size
EULA.txt2019/07/181.25.31KB

Warning Notice:


Please be warned that counterfeit (fake) PL-2303HX (Chip Rev A) USB to Serial Controller ICs using Prolific's trademark logo, brandname, and device drivers, were being sold in the China market. Counterfeit IC products show exactly the same outside chip markings but generally are of poor quality and causes Windows driver compatibility issues (Yellow Mark Error Code 10 in Device Manager). We issue this warning to all our customers and consumers to avoid confusion and false purchase.

Please be warned that selling counterfeit products are illegal and punishable by civil and criminal courts according to the trademark, copyright, and intellectual properties laws and regulations. Prolific will take proper and severe actions to cease and confiscate these counterfeit products. Prolific also prohibits the distribution of any PL-2303 drivers (including download links) without written permission from Prolific.

Prolific advices end-users to only purchase vendor branded cable products with company name contact information for service and support. Prolific does not sell cables with Prolific brand and packaging. In case you suspect a counterfeit chip inside, you may also contact Prolific to provide the vendor information.

Prolific recommends following vendor cable brands:

Good Way Technology Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

Contact: Gary Chang
Tel: +886-2-8919-1200 ext. 349
E-mail: gary_chang@goodway.com.tw
http://www.goodway.com.tw

 

Plugable Technologies (USA & UK Direct)
Contact: Bernie Thompson
E-mail: support@plugable.com
http://www.plugable.com/

 

Tech-Top Technology Ltd. 

海林電腦科技（深圳）有限公司 (China)
Contact: Shovial Lam
E-mail: info@tech-top.com
http://www.tech-top.com/usb-to-serial-cable.html


Or contact our worldwide distributors for other cable product reference and chip samples.

 

File NameRelease DateVersionFile Size
PL2303HXD_Android-SDK_v10015_20170512.zip2017/05/19v1.0.0.1510909.87KB

PL2303 Android USB Host API SDK v1.0.0.15

Requirements:
---------------------
- USB Device with PL2303HXD, PL2303EA, PL2303RA, PL2303SA controller chip
   NOTE: PL2303HXA, PL2303XA, PL2303TA chips are not supported 
- Android-Powered Device (Tablet/Phones) with USB Host Mode Support
- Android 3.2 and above OS versions


SDK Package includes following:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. PL2303 Sample Test Android App Software (supports Android 5.0)
- Single port (PL2303HXDSimpleTest.apk)
- Modem Status/Flow Control (PL2303HXDModemStatus.apk)
- GPIO Control (PL2303GPIOActivity.apk)
- Multi-port (PLUartMultiSimpleTest.apk)
2. PL2303 Android Demo Apps User's Manual
3. PL2303 Android Sample App Source Code
4. PL2303 Android Java Driver Library  (supports Android 5.0)
5. PL2303 Android App Development Reference Documents 
6. PL2303 Android USB Host Device Compatible (Tested) List 
  

Download PL2303HXDSimpleTest sample code for Android Studio.
 

Also download Android App from GooglePlay Store: Prolific PL2303 USB-UART

 

File NameRelease DateVersionFile Size
PL2303_WINCE7_x86.zip2015/05/21v1.0.0.030.43KB

PL2303 WinCE 7.0 Driver for x86
 

File NameRelease DateVersionFile Size
PL2303_WINCE7_ARM.zip2015/05/21v1.0.0.028.14KB

PL2303 WinCE 7.0 Driver for ARM

File NameRelease DateVersionFile Size
PL2303TB_DemoBoard_AP_v1006_20131212.zip2014/01/141.0.0.62755.14KB

PL2303TB Demo Board Sample Program
Includes Demo Board User Manual, API, and Program Source Code
(12 GPIO, TX/RX Access LED, Clock Output LED, Breathe/Scrolling PWM LED)

File NameRelease DateVersionFile Size
PL2303_CableTest_v2.2.1.1.zip2010/02/252.2.1.1753.78KB
File NameRelease DateVersionFile Size
md_pl2303H_HX_X_dmg_v1.2.1r2.zip2009/03/211.2.1r262.79KB

PL-2303 Mac OS X Universal Binary Driver v1.2.1r2 (DMG file format)
For Mac OS 10.1 and above for PowerPC based Mac
For Mac OS X 10.4.x and 10.5.x for PowerPC and Intel based Mac

File NameRelease DateVersionFile Size
PL2303_WinCE50_ARM_v1009.CAB2008/06/231.0.0.934.59KB

PL-2303 WinCE 4.2-5.2 Driver for ARM/xScale Processor Standard SDK
Also for Windows Mobile 6, Windows Mobile 5, PocketPC 2003.
NOTE: WinCE 6.0 standard driver is not available, please email request for driver customization. SDK image file must be provided.

File NameRelease DateVersionFile Size
PL2303_WinCE50_x86_v1009.CAB2008/06/231.0.0.929.58KB

PL-2303 WinCE 4.2-5.2 Driver for x86 Standard SDK
Also for Windows Mobile 6, Windows Mobile 5, PocketPC 2003.
NOTE: WinCE 6.0 standard driver is not available, please email request for driver customization. SDK image file must be provided.

File NameRelease DateVersionFile Size
ld_pl2303_v0728.rar2005/02/04072819.38KB

PL-2303 Linux Driver for RedHat 7.3/8.0/9.0 Only
NOTE: Linux Kernel 2.4.31 and above already includes built-in drivers for PL-2303 (VID_067B&PID_2303).

Driver Source:
http://lxr.free-electrons.com/source/drivers/usb/serial/pl2303.c
http://lxr.free-electrons.com/source/drivers/usb/serial/pl2303.h

Kernel (go to \drivers\usb\serial folder):
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/


NOTE: Google Android OS is also based on Linux kernel so it also includes PL2303 VCP (ttyusb) drivers. Prolific recommends to use USB Host API solution instead (no root permission needed).
http://www.prolific.com.tw/US/ShowProduct.aspx?p_id=230&pcid=41

 

File NameRelease DateVersionFile Size
mttty-source.zip2005/01/03N/A5294.56KB

MTTTY is a companion sample for the "Serial Communication in Win32" using Microsoft Visual C/C++ version 2.0.

Serial Communications in Win32:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms810467