Protocol Converter Is Touted as Smallest Way to Add USB to Existing Designs

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Microcnip announced the HID-class MCP2210 USB to SPI protocol converter - the simplest, smallestfootprint and most costeffective option for adding USB-Certified connectivity to SPI-based systems, according to the company. Microchip also provides free downloads of supporting software drivers, DLLs and a PC configuration tool, in addition to an evaluation board, to make it fast and simple for designers without USB expertise to add USB connectivity. The converter comes in small, 20-pin SSOP and 5 mm x 5 mm QFN packages, for spaceconstrained applications.