I am submitting a patch for the pl2303 driver. This patch adds support
for the "Sony QN-3USB" cable (vendor=0x054c, product=0x0437). This USB
cable is a so-called data cable used to connect a Sony mobile phone to a
computer. Supported models are Sony CMD-J5, J6, J7, J16, J26, J70 and
Z7.
I have used this patch with my Sony CMD-J70 for several days and I
haven't encountered any kernel/hardware issue.