StarTech.com 3ft (1m) USB to Serial Cable with COM Port Retention, DB9 Male RS232 to USB Converter, USB to Serial Adapter for PLC/Printer/Scanner, Prolific Chipset, Windows/Mac - TAA
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Overview
- USB TO SERIAL: Easily connect serial RS232 (DB9) devices to a computer with this USB to serial adapter. Secure the cable using the screw-lock nuts located on the male serial DB9 connector. COM retention between reboots
- DEVICE COMPATIBILITY: Use this USB to RS232 serial adapter to reliably connect, configure, and monitor serial devices. Compatible with barcode readers/scanners, networks switches, receipt printers, PLCs, medical devices, oscilloscopes, scales, etc.
- APPLICATIONS: This USB to serial cable is ideal for IT applications such as server rooms, industrial control/automation, logistics, POS, AV installations, laboratories, etc. Keep using legacy hardware with modern systems with this USB to RS232 cable
- USB TO SERIAL ADAPTER SPECS: 3ft (91cm) Cable Length /Max Baud 921.6 Kbps / 512 Byte FIFO / COM Retention Between Reboots /Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux / Prolific PL2303 Chipset / Odd/Even/Mark/Space/None Parity Modes / 5/6/7/8 Data Bits
- THE IT PRO'S CHOICE: Designed and built for IT Professionals, this USB to serial port adapter is backed for 2-years, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance
USB to Serial Cable | COM Retention | For Servers/Printers/Barcode Readers/AV | Prolific Chipset |Windows/Mac/Linux
The 1P3FPC-USB-SERIAL 1 Port USB to Serial Adapter lets you add an RS-232 DB9 serial COM port to your laptop or desktop computer, allowing it to control and communicate with a serial peripheral device.
Accessible connectivity
The USB to RS232 cable is a convenient connectivity solution that bridges the gap between current and legacy technologies. The small footprint, data rate of up to 921.6 kbps, COM retention, and 3 ft (0.91 m) cable length makes it the ideal solution for the IT industry, point of sales (POS), industrial applications, AV, and office setups.
Connect with ease
This adapter cable allows you to easily add a RS-232 DB9 COM port by connecting it to the commonly found USB Type-A port on your host device. This USB 2.0 converter is compatible with other USB revisions. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux (including the latest versions) for maximum compatibility.
1P3FPC-USB-SERIAL backed for 2-years by StarTech.com, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance.
Specifications
Ports & interfaces
| Connector 1 | DB-9 |
|---|---|
| Connector 2 | USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 |
| Connector 2 gender | Male |
| Connector 1 gender | Male |
| Connector 2 form factor | Straight |
| Connector 1 form factor | Straight |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Cable length | 0.9 m |
Performance
| Product colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Flow Control type | DTR/DSR, No, XON/XOFF |
| Parity bit | Even, Mark, No, Odd, Space |
| Stop bits | 1, 1.5, 2 |
| Data bits | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| FIFO (First In, First Out) | 512 B |
| Chipset | Prolific - PL2303RA |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 7, 8.1, 10, 11 Windows Server 2016, 2019 macOS 10.11 to 10.15, 11.0, 12.0, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura Linux 4.15.x LTS Versions Only Chrome OS |
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Operational conditions
| Relative humidity | 20 - 80% |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 100 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 80 °C |
Certificates
| Compliance certificates | CE, RoHS |
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Weight & dimensions
| Width | 45 mm |
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| Depth | 34 mm |
| Height | 16 mm |
| Weight | 39.2 g |
Packaging content
| Manual | Yes |
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