USB → SPI + I²C
Octopus
A compact USB to SPI+I2C converter that bridges your PC to Deep Radars sensors and other peripherals. It turns any USB port into a fully configurable SPI or I²C interface, simplifying development, debugging and testing.
Technical specifications
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Specifications
Summary of the main specifications. Refer to the full datasheet for detailed, certified values and application notes.
| Chip name | MCP2210 |
|---|---|
| Chip manufacturer | Microchip Technology Inc. |
| Host interface | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, Type-C connector |
| Peripheral interfaces | SPI (up to 30 MHz), I²C (up to 3.4 MHz Hi-Speed mode) |
| GPIO | Up to 8 configurable digital I/O lines |
| Power supply | 5 V, bus-powered via USB |
| Peripheral logic level | Selectable 3.3 V / 5 V |
| Power consumption | < 0.5 W typical |
| Dimensions | 30 × 20 × 5 mm |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Output data | Direct SPI/I²C bridging via companion SDK |
| Supported OS | Windows, Linux, macOS |
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Octopus in detail
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