USB to Straight-Through RS232 DB9 Serial Adapter High-speed 921.6Kbps Baud Rate Compatible with Windows® 8 and later, Mac OS, and Linux Compatible with USB 1.1 or higher ports USB-powered - no external power adapter required Single cable, small footprint design for portability The ICUSB232V2 1 Port USB to Serial Adapter converts a USB port into an RS232 DB9 serial port to connect to, monitor, and control a serial device. Supporting data transfer rates up to 921.6 Kbps, the USB to serial cable is a convenient and cost-saving solution for providing serial connectivity to devices such as point-of-sale terminals, serial modems, industrial equipment, and a wide variety of other RS232 peripherals. The USB to RS232 converter is easy to install and offers broad operating system compatibility, including Windows® 8 and later, Linux and Mac OS®, for easy integration into mixed environments. Backed by a StarTech.com 3-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. IT Administrators looking to add legacy functionality to newer notebooks, PCs and servers that lack an integrated RS232 port Connect bar code scanners, receipt printers and other point of sale devices Connect, monitor and control industrial/automotive sensors and other sensitive equipment Connect and program LED and digital signage boards Install in almost any laptop or desktop computer through broad operating system compatibility, including Windows 8 and later Communicate efficiently with connected devices with high-speed 921Kbps support Portable and lightweight, the USB-Powered design requires no additional power adapter Specifications Warranty Information Warranty 3 Years Connector(s) 1 - Connector A USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 1 - Connector B DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub) Environmental Operating Temperature 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) Storage Temperature -20°C to 80°C (-4°F to 176°F) Humidity 0~65% RH Hardware Ports 1 Interface Serial Bus Type USB 2.0 Port Style Cable Adapters Industry Standards USB 1.1/2.0 RS232 Chipset ID Prolific - PL2303RA Packaging Information Package Height 0.8 in [21.0 mm] Package Length 8.7 in [22.0 cm] Shipping (Package) Weight 2.0 oz [56.0 g] Package Width 7.9 in [20.0 cm] Performance Serial Protocol RS-232 Max Baud Rate 921.6 Kbps Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8 FIFO 512 Bytes Flow Control None, Xon/Xoff, RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR Parity Odd, Even, Mark, Space, or None Parity Modes Stop Bits 1, 1.5, 2 MTBF 30,000 Hours Physical Characteristics Weight of Product 1.4 oz [40.0 g] Color Black Material Plastic Product Length 16.9 in [43.0 cm] Product Width 1.4 in [35.0 mm] Product Height 0.8 in [2.0 cm] Software OS Compatibility Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 macOS 9.x, 8.x, 10.6 to 10.15, 11.0, 12.0 Linux 2.4.31 to 4.11.x LTS Versions Only Microsoft WHQL Certified Yes Special Notes / Requirements System and Cable Requirements One available USB 1.1 (or above) port What's in the Box 1 - Included in Package USB to RS232 Adapter Instruction Manual See moreTHE IT PRO'S CHOICE: Designed and built for IT Professionals, this USB to serial converter cable is backed for 3-years, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance. PORTABLE DESIGN: Powered by a USB port, this USB to RS232 serial adapter cable features a lightweight design that conveniently fits into your carrying case, making it ideal for professionals on the go. FAST TRANSFER SPEEDS: Experience fast speeds with this USB to DB9 serial adapter, supporting a Baud Rate up to 921.6Kbps. BROAD COMPATIBILITY: Compatible with your USB 1.0 or 2.0 ports, this USB to RS232 converter works with your Windows, Mac or Linux system. MAXIMIZED PORTABILITY: This USB to serial RS232 adapter converts a USB port into an RS232 DB9 serial port to connect to, monitor, and control a serial device.