Startech USB to RS232 Converter

ICUSB232SM3 USB to Serial RS232 Adapter

The ICUSB232SM3 3ft USB to Serial Adapter Cable lets you connect DB9 RS232 serial devices to your Mac® or PC laptop or desktop computer through an available USB port, as though the computer offered an on-board 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.
Simple to install and use, this USB to Serial adapter is a cost-effective solution that bridges the compatibility gap between modern computers and legacy serial peripherals.
Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Features & Benefits

• Supports serial data transfer rates of up to 1 Mbps
• 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
• The converter chip on the USB end of the cable allows extension of the DB9 serial over much greater distances than USB extension
• Drawing power from the USB bus saves the hassle of carrying an external power adapter for this add-on serial port
• Extensive list of compatible operating systems makes this device perfect for almost any RS232 application

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

What’s in the package?

• USB to Serial Converter
• Cable Nuts