Standard USB to DB9 Female RS232 Serial Cable
Internal Chip: FTDI FT232RNL
Package:PE Bag
Length:1.8M
VIRTUAL COM PORT (VCP) Drivers are available for the following Operating Systems (OS):
- Windows 11,10,8.1,8,Vista,7,XP
- Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, - Server 2003, XP, Server 2008 and server 2012 R2
- Windows XP Embedded
- Windows CE 4.2, 5.0 and 6.0
- Mac OS 8/9, OS-X
- Linux 2.4 and greater - Android(J2xx / D2xx only)
See the following website link for the full driver support list including OS versions and legacy OS.
https://ftdichip.com/drivers/
Virtual COM Port (VCP) drivers cause the USB device to appear as an additional COM port available to the PC. Application software can access the USB device in the same way as it would access a standard COM port.
Please also refer to the Installation Guides documents for details on how to install the drivers.
https://ftdichip.com/document/installation-guides/
Typical Applications
1. Legacy Device Connectivity: Many older devices, such as modems, routers, serial printers, barcode scanners, and industrial machinery, use RS232 serial communication. The USB to RS232 cable allows you to connect these legacy devices to your modern computer or laptop without requiring a native serial port.
2. Programming and Debugging: The cable is commonly used by engineers and developers for programming and debugging tasks. It allows them to interface with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and other electronic devices that communicate via RS232 serial.
3. Industrial Automation: In industrial settings, various equipment and machinery still use RS232 communication for data
exchange. This cable enables technicians and engineers to monitor and control these devices using a computer.
4. Networking Equipment Configuration: Some networking equipment, like routers and switches, might have a console port that requires RS232 serial connectivity for initial setup and configuration. The USB to RS232 cable facilitates configuration tasks for network administrators.
5. Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems: Certain POS systems and retail peripherals use RS232 serial for communication. The USB to RS232 cable allows these devices to connect to modern POS terminals or computers with USB ports.
6. Lab Equipment Communication: Scientific instruments and lab equipment often rely on RS232 serial communication. The cable permits seamless integration of these instruments with computers, making data analysis and control more accessible.
7. Embedded System Development: When working on embedded systems or prototyping projects, engineers use RS232 serial to communicate with microcontrollers and other embedded components. The USB to RS232 cable aids in this communication.
8. Security System Integration: Some security systems, like surveillance cameras or access control panels, may use RS232 serial interfaces. The cable facilitates integration between these systems and computers used for monitoring or management.
9. Data Logging and Collection: The cable can be used to connect data loggers and sensors that communicate via RS232 to a computer for data collection, storage, and analysis.
FTDI FT232RNL Features:
• Entire USB protocol handled by the electronics in the cable USB.
• EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communication interface with low power requirements.
• UART interface support for 7 or 8 data bits, 1 or 2 stop bits and odd / even / mark / space / no parity.
• Internal EEPROM with user writeable area.
• FTDI’s royalty-free VCP allow for communication as a standard emulated COM port and D2XX ‘direct’ drivers provide DLL application programming interface.
• Fully assisted hardware (RTS#/CTS#) or X-On / X-Off software handshaking.
• Data transfer rates from 300 baud to 1 Mbaud.
• Support for FT232RNL FTDIChip-ID™ feature for improved security.
• Low USB bandwidth consumption.
• UHCI /OHCI / EHCI host controller compatible.
• USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible.
• -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range.
• Cable length is 1.80m or 5.0m.
• ESD Protection for RS-232’/O's
±15kV Human Body Model (HBM)
±15kV EN61000-4-2 Air Gap Discharge
±8kV EN61000-4-2 Contact Discharge
• FCC, UKCA and CE compliant.
• Custom versions available on request (subject to MOQ).
