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PL2303 Android SDK v1.0.0.6
For Android 3.2 and above
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Requirements:
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- USB Device with PL2303HXD, PL2303EA, PL2303RA, PL2303SA, PL2551B controller chip
- Android-Powered Device (Tablet/Phones) with USB Host Mode Support 
	- Android 3.2 and above OS versions


1. PL2303 Sample Test Android App Software  (ap_PL2303HXDSimpleTest.apk)
	- DemoApp: 可以直接在Android上執行的App, 限定使用PL2303HXD/RA/SA/EA (VID_PID為067B_2303)
	- 所使用的Android OS版本需為3.2以上.
2. PL2303 Sample Test Android App Source Code 
	- AppSampleCode: 該份SampleCode為DemoAP的原始碼.
3. PL2303 Android Java Driver Library  (pl2303driver.jar)
	- lib: 為一個JAR檔案, 開發Android App需要import該份JAR檔案.
4. PL2303 Android App Development Reference Document  
	- doc: 開發Android App需要參考該份doc文件, 其起始檔案為index.html. 
5. PL2303HXD Android Host Compatibility List  
	- Compatible Android host devices tested.


Release Notes:
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PL2303Android SDK v1.0.0.6
	. Add support for VID_PID 
		.067B/AAA5
		. 0557/2008
		. 05AD/0FBA
	. Modify Android 4.2 USB host API issue


PL2303Android SDK v1.0.0.5
 	. Added set USB VID/PID API. 
	   - Customer can refer to this API source on how to add their VID/PID.

	下列是驗證步驟:
	1. 在Windows 下, 設定成 ATEN VID_PID (2557:2008).
	2. 安裝v1.0.0.5 APK於Android 機器上.
	3. 把上述的cable插入.
	4. 手動執行APK程式(要手動執行,因為預設只有067B_2303和067B_2551這兩組VID_PID.)
	5. 在 "Connecting New VID PID" 欄位填上 "2557:2008", 如附件Ser_VID_PID.jpg
	6. 按下 "Connecting New VID PID", 看到 "attached"後, 
	7. 再按下 "Open", 看到 "connected", 
	8. 可以開始做讀寫操作 (Write / Read / 或是loopback).


PL2303Android SDK v1.0.0.4
 	. Fixed Loopback Test function (disabled Write and Read Data button while running).

PL2303Android SDK v1.0.0.3
 	. Added Loopback Test button.

PL2303Android SDK v1.0.0.2
 	. Added 4K buffer size.

PL2303Android SDK v1.0.0.1
 	. Add Read Timeout settings.
	. Fix auto-popup message. 

PL2303Android SDK v1.0.0.0
 	. Initial Formal Release.
 

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http://www.prolific.com.tw



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;   Android SDK for PL2303HXD / PL2303RA / PL2303 EA
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;   Copyright (c) 2013, Prolific Technology Inc.

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Date: 05/13/2013
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1. Support VID_PID 
   1.1 ALRT (067B/AAA5)
   1.2 ATEN (0557/2008)
   1.3 YCCable/BestBuy (05AD/0FBA)
2. Modify Android 4.2 USB host API issue

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Date: 04/1/2013
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AP: v1.0.0.5
1. Add set VID_PID

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Date: 03/21/2013
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AP: v1.0.0.4
1. Add loopback function(防呆)


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Date: 03/21/2013
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AP: v1.0.0.3
1. Add loopback function.

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Date: 02/19/2013
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Lib: v2.0.2.8
1. Support 4k Buffer size.
2. Suppor WriteTimoutConstant.

AP: v1.0.0.2
1. Modify the sample code flow.


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Date: 01/18/2013
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Lib: v1.0.0.1
1. Support RS485.
2. Support ReadTimeoutConstant

AP: v1.0.0.1
1. Add pop-up function.


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PL2303 Android SDK v1.0.0.1
For Android 3.2 and above
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1. PL2303 Sample Test Android App Software  (ap_PL2303HXDSimpleTest.apk)
	- DemoApp: 可以直接在Android上執行的App, 限定使用PL2303HXD/RA/SA/EA (VID_PID為067B_2303)
	- 所使用的Android OS版本需為3.2以上, DemoAP其版本為v1.0.0.1.
2. PL2303 Sample Test Android App Source Code 
	- AppSampleCode: 該份SampleCode為DemoAP的原始碼, 其版本為v1.0.0.0.33
3. PL2303 Android Java Driver Library  (pl2303driver.jar)
	- lib: 為一個JAR檔案, 其版本為v1.0.0.0,  開發Android App需要import該份JAR檔案.
4. PL2303 Android App Development Reference Document  
	- doc: 開發Android App需要參考該份doc文件, 其起始檔案為index.html, 其版本為v1.0.0.0. 



DemoAP的測試方法如下:
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(1) 測試方法1為loopback測試:
1. 於Android 平版(如華碩的變形金剛3)加上一條PL2303HXD的USB to RS232 cable.
2. 將RS232端的Tx和Rx短路.
3. 打開DemoAP後, 在Write按鈕旁邊的輸入文字盒敲上任意”字或是”字串”後,按下Write按鈕.
4. 接著按下Read按鈕即可看到剛剛所敲入的 ”字”或是”字串”.

(2) 測試方法2為對傳測試:
1. 於Android 平版(如華碩的變形金剛3)加上一條PL2303HXD的USB to RS232 cable.
2. RS232端透過null modem cable 連到PC上的COM port.
3. 在Android OS上打開DemoAP, 在PC OS上打開超級終端機.
4. Android DemoAP可以設定9600,19200,115200 bps(如要加baud rate, 請自己按照doc的方法加就可以了).
5. 接著進行Android資料的Read 或是Write 到另一個PC的COM port對傳測試.

 

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http://www.prolific.com.tw


