Embedded USB. Do I have to get my own product and vendor ID?

Nov 09, 2008 4 Replies
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I'm thinking of implementing an USB port for a commercial embedded product.



Do I have to get my own product and vendor ID (it costs $2000 to get it)?



I'm thinking of using a PIC24F MCU with integrated USB.



I'm going to use the USB as a virtual COM port.



Is there a generic product and vendor ID that is free to use for this purpose?



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I think (?) Microchip sub-license PIDs (Product ID) on their own VID (Vendor ID). Probably a much cheaper option than buying your own VID.

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Why not use an FT232R for the USB 232 glue? It's cheap, has drivers for Windows, MAC, and Linux, and frees you to use pretty much any uC.

Rich Webb Norfolk, VA
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Thank you. I found this at microchip:

Microchip does have a sublicensing program for its VID. Please visit

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under Support and Training for more information about how to obtain a PID with Microchip's VID.

:-)

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