StarTech.com RS232 Interface Converter 1

This Interface converter connects USB Type-A hosts to legacy serial equipment, enabling communication between modern computers and devices using a D‑Sub RS232 link. Designed for desktop use, it provides a simple bridge for serial control and data exchange in industrial and laboratory settings where a single RS232 port is required.

• Supports up to 230.4 kbps for high-speed serial transfers
• Single-port design simplifies point-to-point connections
• USB 2.0 host Interface ensures broad PC compatibility
• D‑Sub output enables connection to standard DB9 serial devices
• Desktop form factor allows easy placement at workstations
• CE and FCC approvals facilitate regulatory acceptance

• Suitable for connecting industrial controllers to PCs via a USB-to-RS232 adapter
• Ideal for programming legacy instruments with a USB-to-D‑Sub serial converter
• Used with automation test rigs that require a USB RS232 230.4 kbps adapter
• Can be used for serial logging in electronics labs with a 1‑port USB-to-RS232 converter
• Used for commissioning electrical devices requiring a USB Type-A to DB9 serial cable

A USB Type-A 4‑pin plug compatible with USB 2.0 hosts is used for the upstream connection.

The downstream connection is a D‑Sub style RS232 port intended for standard serial devices.

The unit provides one serial port, suitable for single-channel serial communication setups.