StarTech 1P3FP-USB-SERIAL serial cable, USB-A to RS232 (DB9 male), 1 m, black

The 1P3FP-USB-SERIAL adds an RS232 serial port (DB9 male) to a computer's USB-A port. The one-metre cable reaches under the counter or behind the till without an extra extension.

Serial devices without a serial port

Most current computers no longer have a serial port, yet many tills still use RS232 printers, scanners and scales. This cable gives the computer a serial port through its USB-A connector.

Supports common serial settings

The Prolific PL2303GT chipset supports up to 921.6 kbps with a 512-byte FIFO buffer. Flow control can be set to RTS/CTS, DSR/DTR or XON/XOFF, and the DB9 end has screw locks. The manufacturer lists Windows, macOS and Linux as compatible.

Technical specifications

• Connectors: USB-A (male) to DB9 RS232 (male), screw locks
• Chipset: Prolific PL2303GT
• Maximum baud rate: 921.6 kbps
• FIFO buffer: 512 bytes
• Flow control: none, RTS/CTS, DSR/DTR, XON/XOFF
• Cable length: 91.4 cm
• Operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux
• Colour: black
• Weight: 60 g
• Warranty: 3 years (manufacturer)