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USB to RS232 Converter - 6ft
CAB-11304 ROHS
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DESCRIPTION INCLUDES DOCUMENTS
There are a lot of devices out there that still communicate over RS232 but we
bet your new laptop isn’t one of them. Don’t worry, though, we’ve got you
covered. This 6ft converter plugs into your computer’s USB port and provides
you with a DB-9 RSR232 connection. After installing the drivers onto your
Windows, Mac or RedHat Linux system, the FTDI chipset inside the cable will
enumerate as a COM port with a baud rate adjustable to whatever setup you
want to connect to.
We were curious what made this cable work, so we tore one open and found
that it’s simply an FTDI FT232 paired with a Zywyn ZT213 RS232 Transceiver.
You can find the datasheets for those devices below as well as a link to the FTDI
driver page. We’ve also uploaded a copy of the included drivers CD in zip
format.
If you’re still trying to wrap your head around the world of USB cables, why not
check out our USB Buying Guide?
Replaces: CAB-10270
COMMENTS 25 REVIEWS 4
4.5 out of 5
Based on 4 ratings:
Great Value
about 3 years ago by Member #696857 verified purchaser
Worked great right off. No problems.
four
about 2 years ago by David_Wieting verified purchaser
Nicely replaces a unit whose driver support ended with OS/X Yosemite and Windows 7.
Works with Windows 10
about a year ago by Member #834624 verified purchaser
This converter uses the FTDI chipset on the COMM port side which has been recommended by serial
equipment manufacturers. The Zywyn ZT213 RS232 transceiver on the other end is likewise recommended.
The software package does not include Windows 10, however the Windows 8 software does work with my
Windows 10 laptop.
USB to RS232 Converter - 6ft works…
about 7 months ago by Member #501863 verified purchaser
Using it to control my Ham radio (Ten-Tec Omni VI Plus) with my PC. Using the program WSJT-X. working fine :-
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