StarTech.com 1ft USB to Serial Adapter Cable with COM Retention - USB 2.0 to DB-9 RS-232, FTDI Chipset, Interchangeable Nuts & Screws, Black

StarTech.com 1ft (30cm) USB to Serial Adapter Cable, COM Retention, FTDI, DB9 RS232, Interchangeable DB9 Nuts/Screws, Windows/macOS/Linux

This StarTech.com USB to Serial Adapter Cable provides reliable RS-232 serial communication support for USB-A enabled devices such as desktops and laptops, featuring a 1-foot (30 cm) straight-through cable. Designed for seamless integration, the adapter adds a DB-9 male serial port to your computer via a USB 2.0 Type-A port, enabling connection to serial peripherals like receipt printers and other serial devices. Its durable one-piece molded TPE housing, combined with Level-4 ESD protection, ensures durability and resistance to electrostatic discharges, while copper shielding minimizes electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference, maintaining high signal integrity. Gold-plated connectors further enhance conductivity and longevity.

The adapter is equipped with LED indicators for transmit, receive, and device recognition, providing real-time diagnostics and troubleshooting assistance. The COM retention feature ensures that the assigned serial port remains consistent after disconnection, reconnection, or system reboot, simplifying device management. Compatibility spans Windows 7 and newer, macOS 10.15 and above, ChromeOS, and Linux, with drivers that auto-install for effortless setup. The included interchangeable DB9 nuts and screws allow secure attachment to serial devices or cables, ensuring a versatile connection. Operating across a broad temperature range from -40°C to 80°C, this adapter is suitable for various industrial and professional environments, offering dependable performance in demanding conditions. Whether you need to connect a receipt printer or other serial peripherals to your computer, the StarTech.com USB to Serial Adapter Cable provides a robust, easy-to-use solution that combines high-quality construction with advanced connectivity features.

Features:

• INTERCHANGEABLE NUTS & SCREWS: Secure the adapter to a serial device using pre-installed DB9 nuts or install included screws for compatibility with various serial peripherals or cables; adds a DB9 RS-232 port via USB-A

• LED INDICATORS: Transmit and Receive LEDs monitor port activity in real time, while the USB indicator confirms device recognition, aiding diagnostics

• COMPATIBILITY: Supports Windows 7+ , macOS 10.15+ , ChromeOS, and Linux; drivers auto-install; COM retention maintains port assignment after disconnections or reboots

• BUILD QUALITY: Rugged one-piece molded TPE housing, Level-4 ESD protection (15kV air/8kV contact), copper shielding minimizes EMI/RFI, gold-plated connectors enhance signal quality, operating temperature from -40°C to 80°C

• TECH SPECS: 1-foot (30 cm) cable length; supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbit/s; includes Quick-Start Guide, two DB9 screws, and adapter for reliable serial communication