The ICUSB232SM3 is 3ft USB to serial adapter cable lets you connect DB9 RS232 serial devices to your MacĀ® or PC laptop or desktop computer through an available USB port, as though the computer offered an onboard DB9M connector. Unlike typical USB to serial converter cables where the conversion takes place at the DB9 end, the StarTech.com ICUSB232SM3 features a converter chip on the USB end. Converting at the USB source overcomes the 15ft. technical limit of USB cables, allowing for a much greater serial DB-9 extension cable (50ft.+ is possible depending on the application) if necessary.
- Supports serial data transfer rates of up to 1Mbps
- No external power needed - draws power from the USB connection
- Thin, lightweight design
- Compatible with modems, printers, bar code scanners, servers, PDUs and nearly any serial RS232 equipment
- Easy to setup and install
- Applications
- Perfect for IT Administrators looking to add legacy functionality to newer notebooks, PCs and servers that lack an integrated RS232 port
- Connect, monitor and control industrial/automotive sensors and equipment
- Connect bar code scanners, receipt printers and other point of sale devices
- Connect a satellite receiver, serial modem or PDA with serial sync