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

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

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INTERCHANGEABLE NUTS & SCREWS: Secure the adapter to a serial device using the pre-installed DB9 nuts, or install the included DB9 screws for compatibility with serial peripheral devices/cables; Add a null modem RS232 port to a computer using a USB-A port. LED INDICATORS: Transmit and Receive LED indicators offer real-time monitoring of port activity, while the USB LED indicates when the adapter is successfully recognized by the desktop or laptop. COMPATIBILITY: Works with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Linux; Drivers auto-install in Windows 7+, macOS 10.15+, and Linux; COM retention enables the COM port to automatically re-assign; Resolve DCE/DTE conflicts without using cross-wired cables/adapters. BUILD QUALITY: Solid one-piece molded TPE housing and Level-4 ESD protection (15kV air/8kV contact) enhance reliability and longevity; Copper shielding minimizes EMI/RFI interference; Gold-plated connectors; Extended operating temperature of -40°C to 80°C. TECH SPECS: 1-foot (30-centimeter) Cable Length; FTDI FT232R Chipset; Max Baud Rate: 921.6Kbps; 128 Byte RX and 256 Byte TX FIFO; Odd/Even/Mark/Space/None Parity Modes; 7 or 8 Data Bits; 1 or 2 Stop bits. Add an RS-232 null modem serial port to a laptop or desktop, using an available USB-A port. Add RS-232 DCE serial communications support to a desktop or laptop computer and resolve DCE/DTE conflicts directly without the need for additional cross-wired serial cables or adapters.. Serial Port Expansion. The 1-foot (30-centimeter) Null Modem USB Serial Adapter adds an RS-232 serial DB/DE-9 (female) connector to a desktop or laptop via a USB Type-A port. Secure the adapter to a serial device, using pre-installed and removable DB-9 nuts, or install the included slotted D-Sub thumbscrews for compatibility with other serial peripheral devices or cables.. LED Indicators. Data transmission and reception LED indicators on the adapter provide real-time monitoring of port activity. The USB LED indicates when the adapter has successfully enumerated on the desktop or laptop. All the LEDs aid with diagnostics and troubleshooting.. Seamless Connectivity. The adapter is compatible with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Linux. Drivers automatically install to Windows 7 and newer versions, macOS 10.15 and above, and Linux. The USB to RS-232 adapter features COM retention, which automatically reassigns the COM port value if the cable is disconnected and reconnected, or if the system is rebooted.. Built To Last. The rugged TPE construction and Level-4 ESD protection (15kV air and 8kV contact) enhance the reliability and longevity of the USB to Serial Adapter. Copper shielding minimizes Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI and RFI). Gold-plated connectors enhance signal conductivity.. The StarTech.com Advantage. Features. Server operating systems supported. Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022. Linux operating systems supported. Yes. Mac operating systems supported. Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma. Windows operating systems supported. Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64. Baud rate. 921.6 Kbit/s. Data bits. 7, 8. FIFO (First In, First Out). 256 B. Parity bit. Even, Mark, No, Odd, Space. Stop bits. 1, 2. Chipset. FTDI - FT232R. Connector 1 form factor. Straight. Connector 2 form factor. Straight. Connector 1 gender. Male. Connector 2 gender. Female. Connector 2. DB-9. Connector 1. USB Type-A. Cable length. 0.3 m. Product colour. Black. Packaging data. Package weight. 30 g. Package height. 16 mm. Package depth. 220 mm. Package width. 200 mm. Quantity per pack. 1 pc(s). Weight & dimensions. Weight. 30 g. Operational conditions. Operating relative humidity (H-H). 0 - 95%. Storage temperature (T-T). -40 - 80 °C. Operating temperature (T-T). -40 - 80 °C. Logistics dat

Full specifications

Marque StarTech.com
Référence fabricant 1p1ffcnusbserial
SCREWS Secure the adapter to a serial device using the pre-installed DB9 nuts
LED INDICATORS Transmit and Receive LED indicators offer real-time monitoring of port activity
Compatibilité Works with Windows
BUILD QUALITY Solid one-piece molded TPE housing and Level-4 ESD protection (15kV air/8kV cont
TECH SPECS 1-foot (30-centimeter) Cable Length
Max Baud Rate 921.6Kbps

StarTech.com 1ft (30cm) USB to Modem Serial Adapter Cable, COM Retention, FTDI, USB-A to DB9 RS232, Interchangeable DB9 Nuts/Screws, Windows/macOS/Linux: complete technical analysis for 2026

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Market price ranges in 2026

RangeIndicative price
Entry-levelUnder 3210 £
Mid-range3210 £ to 7490 £
High-endOver 7490 £

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