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The USB to Serial Adapter (for USB to Serial RS232 Adapters – Coolgear – Buy the Top USB to Serial Adapters Online)

A USB to serial adapter, otherwise referred to as a USB serial converter, or an RS232 adapter, is a small electronic device which converts a USB signal to serial RS232 data signals. RS232 is a signal type prevalent in older PCs and is often referred to as a serial COM port.

USB to serial adapters typically convert between USB and RS232, RS485, or RS422, and each adapter supports custom baud rates, high-speed and more.

Although the USB to serial adapter RS232 standard is an older communication protocol, it continues to be used by many modern serial RS232 devices in industrial or niche markets. Newer PC models do not have built-in COM ports so a USB serial adapter is often used for connecting serial devices to these computers. A standard USB to serial adapter is a practical device for connecting equipment such as printers, scanners, scales and GPS devices, but an industrial grade adapter is particularly effective in connecting business and consumer equipment to computers.

The USB serial adapter has a variety of versions and grades, the single port being the most popular version with two-, four- and multi- port adapters available when more than one is required. Computer operating systems are able to create multiple virtual COM ports by way of multi-port adapters connected with just one USB cable. Grades range from standard consumer grade to industrial and mission critical grade adapters. Most consumer grade USB serial adapters are not optically isolated or protected against high voltage spikes so wherever protection is needed from voltage spikes and surges, ground-loops and higher voltage requirements, industrial grade adapters are optimal to prevent damage to the adapter or the connected serial devices.

While technology has certainly changed by leaps since the early 1960’s, the serial RS232 protocol as we know it has existed unchanged since then. They continue to be a very reliable method of data communication and engineers easily use them to develop and program new devices. Since the serial protocol has prevailed for so long, many devices already have the serial protocol built-in which allows for smooth integration of new devices with old.

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RS-232 | 128 Bytes Receive | 384 Bytes Transmit Superior Build Quality: Housed in a rugged steel chassis with built in mountable flanges, the serial adapter…

Model# USB2-8COM-M

$214.95

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RS-232 | 128 Bytes Receive | 384 Bytes Transmit | FTDI Expand Your Serial Capabilities: Connect 8 legacy 9-pin serial devices through a USB-A port…

Model# USB-8COM

$197.95

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Optical Isolation and Surge Protection for RS-232/422/485 Ports The USB2-8COMi-SI-TB is a USB 2 to 8-port industrial serial adapter that protects you device(s) with optical…

Model# USB2-8COMi-SI-TB

$329.95

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RS-232 | 512 Bytes Receive | 512 Bytes Transmit Superior Build Quality: Housed in a rugged steel chassis with optional mountable flanges, the serial adapter hub…

Model# USBG-8COM-M

$249.95

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15KV ESD and 600W Surge Protection for RS-232/422/485 Ports Our series of Industrial USB 2.0 to terminal block serial adapters supports RS-232, RS-422, and RS485…

Model# USB2-8COMi-TB

$274.95

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FTDI USB to Serial Adapter with Switching Power Supply Industrial Grade Rack Mount 8 Port USB RS-232, RS-422, RS485 Octal Serial Adapter with Metal Case and Built-In…

Model# USB-8COMi-RM

$362.95

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USB to RS232 Adapter - 2500Vrms Isolation Industrial 8-Port DB-9 RS232 to USB Adapter to add eight new or additional serial devices to your system.…

Model# CM-41082

$399.95

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USB to RS232 Adapter The USBG-8X-RS232 USB to Serial Adapter Box is designed for PC, it has intelligent expansion modules that connect to a PC…

Model# USBG-8X-RS232

$181.95

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