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BENFEI USB to RS-232 Male DB9 Serial Adapter, 1.8 M Cable

A reliable solution for connecting older serial devices seamlessly.

Frowse Rating8.7/10

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The BENFEI USB to RS232 DB9 Male Serial Adapter allows easy connection to various serial devices through a USB port. Its efficient design supports a 1Mbps data transfer rate, making it ideal for modems, cameras, barcode scanners, and more. This plug-and-play adapter is powered through the USB port, ensuring straightforward installation with wide compatibility across multiple operating systems.

  • 1.8M USB to Male 9-pin DB9 cable
  • Prolific PL-2303G Chipset for extensive OS support

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Frowse Rating 8.7/10

Best for: Connecting legacy serial devices to modern computers

Our Review

The BENFEI USB to Serial Adapter is an essential tool for anyone needing to connect legacy serial devices to modern computers. With its high compatibility facilitated by the Prolific chipset, this adapter promises efficient performance across a wide array of operating systems, including the latest Windows versions and Linux. Its robust build quality further enhances its value, making it suitable for use in professional environments as well as for personal projects.

Overall, the BENFEI USB to Serial Adapter stands out as a reliable and effective solution for connecting serial devices. Whether you are a tech enthusiast, a student involved in networking studies, or a professional needing to bridge older technology with today's computers, this adapter deserves strong consideration.

What we like

  • High compatibility with Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Plug-and-play installation for easy use
  • Robust build quality ensures long-term reliability
  • Effective for a variety of legacy devices
  • Fast data transfer rates up to 1Mbps

Our verdict

A reliable solution for connecting older serial devices seamlessly.

Product Details

Product Details

The BENFEI USB to RS232 DB9 Male Serial Adapter is designed to connect to a variety of serial devices, such as DB9 equipped serial modems, ISDN terminal adapters, digital cameras, label writers, palm PCs, barcode scanners, and PDAs using a USB connection. It supports data transfer rates of up to 1Mbps, ensuring reliable performance.

This adapter features a standard USB Type A Male connector on one end and a Male 9-pin DB9 RS-232 serial connector on the other. It is important to note that this is not a USB to VGA cable or a USB to DB9 cable, so please refer to the product page if you require USB-VGA functionality.

Constructed with a tinned copper conductor (wire gauge #24/#28) and triple shielding, the adapter is optimised for the best data transfer rates. It is powered via the USB port, eliminating the need for an external power adapter and ensuring a simple plug-and-play installation after initial driver setup.

Compatibility

The adapter is equipped with the Prolific PL-2303G Chipset, allowing for broad compatibility with operating systems including Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, XP, Vista, 2000, 98, MacOS 8 or higher, and Linux 2.4.0 and later versions.

ASIN:
B0753HBT12
Brand:
BENFEI
MPN:
000151black
Model:
000151

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