The MCP2210T-I/SO is an IC (integrated circuit) component that offers a USB-to-SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) protocol converter. It is widely used in various electronic devices and systems where USB connectivity is required for SPI communication. Here is an overview of the key features of the MCP2210T-I/SO IC component:
1. USB Connectivity: The MCP2210T-I/SO provides USB 2.0 full-speed connectivity, allowing it to interface with a host device like a computer or microcontroller via USB.
2. SPI Protocol Conversion: This IC component acts as a bridge between the USB interface and the SPI bus. It converts the USB commands and data into SPI-compatible signals and vice versa, enabling easy communication between USB and SPI peripherals.
3. Controllable Chip Select (CS): The MCP2210T-I/SO offers a configurable GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pin that can be used as a Chip Select (CS) pin for SPI devices. The CS pin can be controlled by sending commands through the USB interface, allowing the user to enable or disable SPI devices as needed.
4. SPI Bus Configuration: It supports various SPI bus configuration options like configurable SPI Mode (0, 1, 2, or 3), data bits (4 to 16 bits), and adjustable clock frequency (up to 12 MHz). These configurations can be set through USB commands, providing flexibility in SPI communication