Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter Cable, USB-A to DB9 RS232, Male-to-Male, 5 Feet / 1.5 Meters
Legacy serial gear still runs in shops, server closets and labs long after computers dropped the serial port. We built this adapter cable to bridge modern USB-A ports to serial hardware without an external power brick. It handles modems, terminal equipment and older diagnostic tools on modern workstations.
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- USB-A TP RS-232 SERIAL ADAPTER CABLE: Connect devices with a 9-pin DB9 RS-232 serial port, such as modems, digital cameras, PDAs and ISDN terminals, to the USB Type-A port on your computer or laptop from up to 5 feet / 1.5 meters away.
- SERIAL ADAPTER: Supports data transfer rates up to 230 kbps. Premium double-shielded cable with tinned copper braid and aluminum Mylar foil shield that eliminates cross-talk and reduces EMI/RFI interference.
- EASY TO USE: Adapter does not require external power. Drivers are easily available to download on Tripp Lite's website.
- BROAD COMPATIBILITY: Compatible with most Windows, Mac and Linux computers, and Android Tablets / Phones. Compatible with Windows 2000 up to 11, Mac OS X 10.6 through 10.12, Linux Redhat 7.3, 8.0 and 9.0 (Linux Kernel 2.4.31 and above already includes built-in drivers), Android Tablets with USB Host Mode (OTG) support and Android OS version 3.2 and above with addtional USB Host Mode (OTG) cable (such as Tripp Lite's U052-06N).
- RELIABLE PRODUCT FULLY BACKED AND SUPPORTED: This product is covered by a 3-Year Limited Warranty and is supported by Tripp Lite's Chicago-based expert technical support team over phone and email.
How this one is built
Shielded serial reach
Tinned copper braiding paired with aluminum Mylar foil shielding limits signal cross-talk and line interference along the run. The cable holds its connection between the host terminal and your serial device without needing separate power drops.
Direct host connection
A standard USB Type-A plug on one side feeds into your laptop or desktop workstation. The other side terminates in a solid serial connector with thumbscrews to seat firmly into older serial ports on switches, modems or shop equipment.
Broad system support
We maintain downloadable driver packages for common operating setups across Windows, Mac and Linux platforms. Newer kernels handle the interface directly, letting you communicate with field equipment from the machine you already carry.
Molded connector ends
The plug ends feature molded strain relief where the black jacket meets each connector shell. That keeps repeated bends behind desks and equipment carts from weakening the internal wire terminations over years of use.
On the nameplate
These are the figures published for this unit. Where a number is missing here it was not printed on the listing, and we would rather leave the row out than fill it with a guess.
| Connector | Usb-a, Db9 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Weight | 0.11 kg |
| Warranty | LIFETIME |
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