What is USB to RS232 cable?

What is USB to RS232 cable?

The Rts (Radhey Techno Servies) RS-232 USB to Serial converter is the perfect solution for transferring data from a PDA or digital camera. The USB to DB9 provides a connection between an available USB port and the more traditional RS-232 serial port found on many devices.

What type of connector would an RS232 cable use?

The original pin layout for RS232 was developed for a 25 pins sub D connector. Since the IBM-AT, 9 pins RS232 connectors are commonly used. In mixed applications, a 9 to 25 pins converter can be used to connect connectors of different sizes.

What does Rs 232 stand for?

recommended standard
This standard, which has been developed by the Electronic Industry Association and the Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA/TIA), is more popularly referred to simply as “RS-232” where “RS” stands for “recommended standard”.

What is an RS-232 cable used for?

While USB has become the standard, RS232 is still widely used for older printers in the workplace. The RS232 protocol and cable allow the computer to give commands to the printer via a voltage signal. The printer then deciphers those commands and completes the print.

What kind of USB cable do I need for RS232?

01 Mar 1998 interface converter cable for interconnection of USB and RS232 serial interfaces 4 pin USB A / USB B / mini-USB jack connector at the computer’s USB cable 9 pin D-SUB female connector at the computer’s serial cable

Do you need strain relief on a RS232 cable?

To ensure the cable operates satisfactorily there are a few precautions that can be adopted. Use strain relief on connectors: As the RS232 cables could undergo flexing, it is necessary to ensure that good strain relief is provided. Most connectors have options for adding strain relief and this should be adopted.

How are pins assigned in serial data cable?

Serial data cable basics. Pins are assigned within the DTE and DCE such that a “1:1” cable should be used, i.e. on where pin number X at one end is connected to pin number X at the other end and there are no crossovers.