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StarTech 1ft (30cm) USB to Serial Adapter Cable, COM Retention, Interchangeable Nuts/Screws, USB-A to DB9 RS232, FTDI IC, ESD Protection, Windows/macOS/Linux Model 1P1FFC-USB-SERIAL

  • Warranty Information
  • Warranty
  • 2 Years
  • Connector(s)
  • Connector A
  • 1 - USB 2.0 Type-A (4 pin, 480Mbps)
  • Connector B
  • 1 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) Male
  • Environmental
  • Operating Temperature
  • -40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F)
  • Storage Temperature
  • -40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F)
  • Humidity
  • 0% ~ 95% RH (non-condensing)
  • Hardware
  • Ports
  • 1
  • Interface
  • Serial
  • Bus Type
  • USB 2.0
  • Port Style
  • Cable Adapters
  • Industry Standards
  • USB 2.0/1.1
  • RS-232
  • Chipset ID
  • FTDI - FT232R
  • Indicators
  • LED Indicators
  • 1 - Data Receive LED: Flashes Green to indicate activity
  • 1 - Data Transmit LED: Flashes Yellow to indicate activity
  • 1 - USB LED: Solid Blue to indicate driver has been installed, and USB connection enumerated
  • Packaging Information
  • Package Quantity
  • 1
  • Package Height
  • 0.7 in [1.8 cm]
  • Package Length
  • 6.5 in [16.5 cm]
  • Shipping (Package) Weight
  • 2.3 oz [66.0 g]
  • Package Width
  • 7.7 in [19.6 cm]
  • Performance
  • Serial Protocol
  • RS-232
  • Max Baud Rate
  • 921.6 Kbps
  • Data Bits
  • 7, 8
  • FIFO
  • 128 Byte RX Buffer
  • 256 Byte TX Buffer
  • Parity
  • Even, Odd, None, Space, and Mark
  • Stop Bits
  • 1, 2
  • Physical Characteristics
  • Product Height
  • 0.6 in [1.6 cm]
  • Product Length
  • 12.0 in [30.5 cm]
  • Weight of Product
  • 1.3 oz [38.0 g]
  • Product Width
  • 1.3 in [3.4 cm]
  • Power
  • Power Source
  • Bus Powered
  • Software
  • OS Compatibility
  • Windows 7, 8/8.1, 11 ARM
  • Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022
  • macOS 10.9 to 10.15, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0, 14.0
  • Linux 4.15.x and up - LTS Versions only
  • ChromeOS
  • Special Notes / Requirements
  • System and Cable Requirements
  • Computer with a USB Type-A Port versi
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Add an RS232 serial port to a laptop or desktop, using an available USB-A port

Product ID: 1P1FFC-USB-SERIAL

  1. INTERCHANGEABLE NUTS & SCREWS: Secure the adapter to a serial device using the pre-installed DB9 nuts, or install the included DB9 screws for compatibility with serial peripheral devices/cables; Add a DB9 RS-232 port to a computer, using a USB-A port
  2. LED INDICATORS: Transmit and Receive LED indicators offer real-time monitoring of port activity, while the USB LED indicates when the adapter is successfully recognized by the desktop or laptop
  3. COMPATIBILITY: Works with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Linux; Drivers auto-install in Windows 7+, macOS 10.15+, and Linux; COM retention enables the COM port to automatically re-assign if the cable is disconnected/reconnected or if the system is rebooted
  4. BUILD QUALITY: Solid one-piece molded TPE housing and Level-4 ESD protection (15kV air/8kV contact) enhance reliability and longevity; Copper shielding minimizes EMI/RFI interference; Gold-plated connectors; Extended operating temperature of -40°C to 80°C
  5. TECH SPECS: 1-foot (30-centimeter) Cable Length; FTDI FT232R Chipset; Max Baud Rate: 921.6Kbps; 128 Byte RX and 256 Byte TX FIFO; Odd/Even/Mark/Space/None Parity Modes; 7 or 8 Data Bits; 1 or 2 Stop bits



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