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<p>Serial cable assemblies are used for data transfers between computers via serial communication protocols (data sent one bit at a time). Serial cable assemblies mostly use the RS-232 (Recommended Standard 232) interface specifications.</p><h2><h2>What are serial cable assemblies used for?</h2></h3 ><p>Although serial cable assemblies have been replaced in some areas by Ethernet, wireless and <a href="/web/c/connectors/usb-d-sub-computing-connectors/" target="_self">USB connectors</a>technologies, they are still used in applications where two devices need to connect with each other by means of serial communication protocols.</p><p>Industry examples include industrial automation systems, scientific instruments, point of sale technologies, consumer products and industrial circuit boards.</p ><h2><br ><h2>Types of serial cable assemblies</h2></h3 ><p>The main types of serial cable assemblies include:</p ><ul><li>Basic DTE-DCE cables with universal compatibility features, typically used in data terminal equipment and data communication applications.</li><li>Null modem cables, which ensure connection stability between two PCs where no modem is present.</li><li>V.35 crossover cables, which enable enhanced data rates and increased transfer speeds.</li><li>Serial printer cables that are used to connect computers and printers with serial port features.</li ></ul>

Serial cable assemblies are used to connect computers via serial communication protocol technologies, which transmit data one bit at a time.

Serial Cable Assemblies

What are serial cable assemblies used for?

Types of serial cable assemblies