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USB to RS232 adapter with FTDI chipset

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StarTech.com 6ft (1.8m) 1-Port USB to Serial RS232 Adapter, FTDI DB9 Serial DCE Adapter Cable, Null Modem, USB 2.0 - TAA

USB to serial RS232 adapter converting USB to a null modem DB9 port. Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux. Customers praise plug-and-play setup and reliable FTDI FT232R chip

Highlights

  • FTDI-based reliability
  • USB to RS232 null modem capability
  • cross-platform compatibility

Pros

  • single cable design eliminates extra adapters
  • null modem RS232 DB9 port for DTE/DCE resolution
  • broad compatibility across USB 1.0/2.0 and major OSes
  • LED indicators show activity
  • plug-and-play with automatic driver installation

Cons

  • no explicit mention of Windows/mac/linux driver support beyond general compatibility

Best For

  • connect legacy serial devices
  • scan and configure industrial equipment
  • programming PLCs via RS232
  • setup of serial peripherals on laptops
  • debugging serial communications

Features

  • Single-cable USB to RS232 adapter reduces extra components
  • Converts USB port into a null modem RS232 DB9 serial interface
  • Broad USB compatibility: USB 1.0/2.0 ports across systems
  • Supports Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems
  • Baud rate up to 921.6 Kbps with FT232RL chipset and 256-byte FIFO

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