USB mini B to Serial RS-232 DB9 Male Adapter with Cable 1.1-2.0

USB to Serial (RS-232) Adapter with Cable

Parallax has designed a USB to Serial (RS-232) adapter that is compact and economical to provide a Virtual Com Port for all of our products that have a DB9 (9-pin) serial connector. Cable included.

Updated FTDI USB drivers for Windows are included in the latest versions of the BASIC Stamp Editor, Propeller Tool, and SX-Key IDE software packages. You may also download the Windows drivers separately from our site, or drivers for other operating systems directly from FTDI (see the Downloads section below).

Features

• USB Version 1.1 and 2.0 compatible
  
• Connects to your computer with a USB A to Mini-B cable (included)
• DB9 male socket to connect to your board's serial programming and debugging port
• FTDI Drivers for most Windows PC operating systems are included with Parallax programming environment software
• Drivers for different operating systems are available from FTDI chip (see Downloads below)

Easy to Use

• Install one of these Parallax programming environments (BASIC Stamp Editor, Propeller Tool, SX-Key IDE).
• Or, download the USB drivers separately from the links below
• Connect the USB to Serial Adapter to your PC with a USB A to Mini B cable
• A message from your system tray will say your hardware is installed and ready to use (Windows)
• Connect the adapter to your device's DB9 connector

Specifications

• Power requirements: Regulated 5 V from USB port or powered hub.
• Communication: Full speed USB, full duplex serial from 300 baud to 3 Mbaud.
• Dimensions: 1.7 x 1.2 x 0.5 in (51 x 16 x 12 mm)
• Operating temp range: +32 to +158°F (0 to +70°C)

Downloads & Resources

• USB to Serial (RS-232) Adapter Schematic
• Mac FTDI USB Driver
• Parallax FTDI USB Drivers for Windows
• USB VCP Drivers for other Operating Sysytems (FTDI.com)

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