StarTech.com 3ft USB to RS-232 Null Modem Serial Adapter Cable with COM Retention - FTDI Chipset

StarTech.com 3ft (1m) USB to Null Modem Serial Adapter Cable, COM Retention, FTDI, RS232, Changeable DB9 Screws/Nuts, Windows/macOS/Linux

The StarTech.com 3ft USB to RS-232 null modem serial adapter cable provides a reliable solution for adding RS-232 serial communication support to your desktop or laptop computers. Equipped with a gold-plated DB-9 female connector and a rugged TPE housing, this adapter ensures durable performance in various environments. It allows seamless connection of serial peripherals without the need for cross-wired cables or adapters, simplifying DCE/DTE conflict resolution. The included interchangeable DB9 nuts and screws facilitate secure attachment to serial devices, making it versatile for different setups. This adapter's robust construction with Level-4 ESD protection (15kV air and 8kV contact) minimizes electromagnetic interference, ensuring signal integrity during data transfer. It supports a maximum baud rate of 921.6 Kbps, suitable for most serial communication needs, and features the FTDI FT232R chipset for stable and efficient operation. The 3-foot cable provides ample length for flexible connections, while the COM port retention feature automatically reassigns port numbers after disconnection or reboot, maintaining consistent device communication. Compatibility spans Windows 7 and newer, macOS 10.15 and above, ChromeOS, and Linux, with drivers that auto-install to streamline setup. LED indicators for transmit and receive activity, along with a USB recognition LED, assist in diagnostics and troubleshooting. Overall, this adapter combines durability, ease of use, and broad compatibility, making it an essential tool for professional and technical applications requiring serial connectivity.

Features:

• INTERCHANGEABLE NUTS & SCREWS: Secure the adapter to a serial device using pre-installed DB9 screws or install the included DB9 nuts for compatibility with various serial peripherals; adds a null modem RS232 port to a computer via USB-A port

• LED INDICATORS: Transmit and Receive LEDs provide real-time activity monitoring; USB LED confirms successful recognition by your desktop or laptop

• COMPATIBILITY: Supports Windows 7+, macOS 10.15+, ChromeOS, and Linux; drivers auto-install; COM retention maintains port assignments after disconnection or reboot; resolves DCE/DTE conflicts without cross-wired cables

• BUILD QUALITY: Rugged TPE housing with Level-4 ESD protection (15kV air, 8kV contact); copper shielding reduces EMI/RFI interference; gold-plated connectors ensure optimal signal conductivity

• TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 3-foot (1-meter) cable length; FTDI FT232R chipset; maximum baud rate of 921.6 Kbps; supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbit/s