StarTech.com 3ft USB to Serial Adapter with COM Port Retention and DB9 Male RS232 - Prolific Chipset

StarTech 3ft/1m USB to Serial Cable with COM Port Retention, DB9 Male RS232 to USB Converter, USB to Serial Adapter, Prolific IC, TAA

The StarTech.com 1P3FPC-USB-SERIAL USB to serial adapter provides a reliable and straightforward solution for adding an RS-232 DB9 serial port to your computer. This compact device enables seamless communication with serial peripherals such as barcode scanners, network switches, receipt printers, PLCs, and medical equipment. With a 3-foot (approximately 1 meter) cable length, it offers flexibility and convenience for a variety of setups in IT, industrial automation, POS systems, AV installations, and laboratories. The adapter supports data transfer rates up to 921.6 kbps, ensuring quick and efficient data communication. Its robust design includes screw-lock nuts on the male serial DB9 connector for secure connections, reducing accidental disconnections and ensuring consistent performance. It also features COM port retention between reboots, allowing for stable device management without reconfiguration after system restarts. Compatibility spans Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, making it versatile for diverse environments. Powered by the Prolific PL2303 chipset, the adapter supports multiple parity modes—odd, even, mark, space, or none—and data bits from 5 to 8, accommodating various serial device configurations. This environmentally friendly device is made of plastic and complies with RoHS standards, ensuring safe and responsible manufacturing. Backed by a 2-year warranty and supported by StarTech.com’s lifetime multilingual technical assistance, the adapter is a dependable choice for professionals needing legacy device support within modern systems. Its small footprint, combined with high performance, makes it ideal for server rooms, industrial control, logistics, and AV setups, helping keep legacy hardware operational and integrated with current technology infrastructures.

Features:

• USB to serial: Easily connect RS232 (DB9) devices to your computer with secure screw-lock connectors and a 3 ft cable for extended reach

• Device compatibility: Supports barcode scanners, network switches, receipt printers, PLCs, medical devices, oscilloscopes, scales, and more

• Application versatility: Ideal for server rooms, industrial automation, logistics, POS, AV setups, and laboratories to maintain legacy hardware functionality

• Cable length: 3 ft (approximately 1 meter) for flexible installation and device placement

• Maximum data transfer rate: Supports up to 921.6 kbps for efficient serial data communication

• 512-byte FIFO buffer: Ensures smooth data flow and reduces data loss during transmission

• COM port retention: Maintains serial port assignments across system reboots for stable device management

• Operating system support: Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems for broad usability

• Chipset: Powered by Prolific PL2303 for reliable and widely supported serial communication

• Parity modes: Supports odd, even, mark, space, or none for versatile device configurations

• Data bits: Configurable from 5 to 8 bits to match various serial device requirements

• Design: Compact and environmentally friendly plastic construction, RoHS compliant

• Warranty and support: Includes a 2-year warranty and lifetime multilingual technical assistance from StarTech.com