USB->RS 232 adapter with Prolific PL 2303 chipset

USB ID 4348:5523 · WinChipHead

VendorWinChipHead
Vendor ID4348
Device ID5523
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_4348&PID_5523
Linux modaliasusb:v4348p5523
Linux driverch341

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 4348:5523?

USB ID 4348:5523 is “USB->RS 232 adapter with Prolific PL 2303 chipset” made by WinChipHead (vendor ID 4348, device ID 5523).

Which Linux driver supports USB->RS 232 adapter with Prolific PL 2303 chipset?

In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver ch341 (source under drivers/usb/serial). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.

How do I check whether USB->RS 232 adapter with Prolific PL 2303 chipset is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 4348:5523 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_4348&PID_5523.

How do I see which driver is currently in use?

lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.

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