Comparison page

CC1101 vs CP2102

Side-by-side selection notes for specs, ecosystem readiness, known issues, and data confidence. This page is generated from structured component fields instead of a hand-written article.

CC1101

Projects needing Sub-GHz and SPI with a commonly available communication part.

CP2102

Projects needing USB UART and Reliable with a commonly available communication part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionCC1101 CP2102

CategoryCommunicationCommunication

MakerTexas InstrumentsSilicon Labs

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoNeeds verification

Price$1.00 - $4.00$0.80 - $2.00

Known Tradeoffs

CC1101

Breakout boards may use different pin labels or regulator choices
Clone modules can differ from the original datasheet part

CP2102

Breakout boards may use different pin labels or regulator choices
Clone modules can differ from the original datasheet part

Open Individual Model Pages

CC1101

Texas Instruments

Sub-GHz transceiver used in low-power wireless links and RF experimentation.

China-madeCommunication82% confidence

CP2102

Silicon Labs

USB-to-UART bridge widely used in development boards and debug adapters.

China-madeCommunication86% confidence