StarTech.com RS232 Converter Cable 1

This converter cable provides a straightforward link between a USB host and an RS232 serial device, enabling serial communication from desktop systems. It connects to a USB Type-A port and presents a single D‑Sub serial connection, allowing legacy equipment to Interface with modern USB 2.0 hosts. The product is designed for use in environments where a compact, desktop‑mounted cable is required and carries recognised CE and FCC approvals.

• Supports up to 115.2 kbps for efficient serial data transfer
• Single RS232 port simplifies connection to one serial instrument
• USB 2.0 Type‑A input ensures compatibility with standard hosts
• D‑Sub output provides conventional serial physical interface
• Desktop form factor for straightforward workstation integration

• Suitable for programming and monitoring industrial controllers via RS232
• Ideal for connecting test instruments to PCs in electronics labs
• Used with legacy measurement devices requiring a DB9 interface
• Can be used for serial console access on automation equipment
• Used for data logging from RS232‑enabled sensors to host computers

It operates over an RS232 bus, exposing a D‑Sub serial connector for standard RS232 signalling.

A USB Type‑A receptacle compatible with USB 2.0 is required to connect the cable.

The cable provides a single serial port for connecting one RS232 device.

The unit is compliant with CE and FCC standards, indicating adherence to relevant regulatory requirements.

The design is intended for desktop use rather than rack mounting due to its form factor.