Silicon Labs CP210x: Why is the VCP driver ver.6.7.6 not compatible with Windows 10?

CP21xx

Windows 10 will be supported by the Universal Windows Driver.

The conventional VCP driver (v.6.7.x, etc.) used in Windows 7/8/8.1 is a driver intended for use on desktop or notebook PCs. Derivative OS based on Windows 7/8/8.1 (eg for Mobile, POS, etc.) was not supported.

On the other hand, the universal driver is the latest driver specification established by Microsoft, and it is a specification that assumes operation on the Windows 10 platform (including derivative OS). By providing a universal driver, the range of use of the CP210x is expanded.

The latest universal driver is available from the Silicon Labs website.

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