silicon-labs-vcp-driver ☆
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Description:
CP210x USB to UART Bridge VCP Driver
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 6.0.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: driver usb serial iot hardware
Install: brew install --cask silicon-labs-vcp-driver
About:
The Silicon Labs VCP (Virtual COM Port) Driver enables macOS systems to interface with CP210x USB-to-UART bridge integrated circuits. It creates a virtual serial port, allowing legacy applications to communicate with embedded devices over a standard USB connection. This driver is essential for developers working with IoT devices, microcontrollers, and industrial hardware that utilize these common Silicon Labs chips.
Key Features:
  • Support for CP210x USB-to-UART bridge devices
  • Creates standard virtual serial (COM) ports
  • Compatible with macOS 10.9 and later
  • Enables communication with legacy embedded hardware
Use Cases:
  • Connecting to microcontroller development boards
  • Configuring industrial equipment via serial console
  • Interfacing with IoT devices using CP210x chips
Alternatives:
  • FTDI VCP Driver – Driver for FTDI chipsets; required if your hardware uses FTDI instead of Silicon Labs chips.
  • CH340/CH341 Drivers – Open-source drivers for WCH CH34x chipsets, common in Arduino clones and low-cost USB-to-serial adapters.
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