MAXIM USB Serial Port (COM12) Driver

The MAXIM USB Serial Port (COM12) driver allows Windows to communicate with compatible Maxim Integrated Products hardware through a USB-to-serial connection. It is intended for users who need to connect, configure, or troubleshoot equipment that appears as MAXIM USB Serial Port (COM12) in Device Manager.

Key Features

• USB-to-serial communication: Enables compatible software to exchange data with connected Maxim hardware through a virtual serial port.
• COM port access: Makes the device accessible to applications that use serial connections. COM12 is the assigned port number on your system; it may differ on another computer.
• Windows compatibility: Supports Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP when you select the appropriate driver package for your device and operating system.
• Device recognition: Provides the driver interface Windows needs to identify and use the supported USB serial device.

How to Install MAXIM USB Serial Port (COM12) Driver

1. Check your system and device. Confirm your Windows version and whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit. In Device Manager, check the device’s Hardware IDs under Properties > Details to help verify that the package matches.
2. Choose a compatible package. Before starting your MAXIM USB Serial Port (COM12) driver download for Windows, review the supported systems and hardware identifiers. Select the latest version that explicitly supports your configuration. For Windows 10/11 systems, do not assume a Windows 10 package also supports Windows 11; verify compatibility first.
3. Download and extract the files. Use a trusted source for a free download, and extract the archive if necessary. Avoid packages that require unrelated software or ask you to disable Windows security features.
4. Install the driver. Run the included installer and follow its instructions. If no installer is provided, open Device Manager, right-click the device, select Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder.
5. Verify the connection. Restart Windows if prompted, then reconnect the hardware. Check that the device appears without a warning icon and select its assigned COM port in your serial application.

Keep your driver updated when a compatible release addresses connection problems or supports changes to your system. Before an update, review compatibility notes and retain a working driver package so you can restore it if needed.