Product Type | USB to Serial RS232 Adapter Cable |
Form Factor | External Cable Adapter |
Cable Length | 2.5 m (8.2 ft) |
Color | Black |
Chipset | FTDI FT232RL |
Power Source | USB Powered |
Surge Protection | 500W Bi-directional |
Isolation Rating | 2500Vrms Optical Isolation |
COM Port Retention | Yes |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
StarTech USB to RS232 Adapter Cable w/ Isolation, 2.5m, FTDI Chipset





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- • Offers industrial-grade electrical isolation and surge protection for safer serial device connectivity
- • Utilizes the FTDI chipset for wide OS compatibility and dependable performance in legacy systems
- • TAA compliance meets procurement requirements for government and regulated industries
Product Overview
USB to serial RS232 adapter - Integrated 2500Vrms Optical Isolation Circuits - Small form factor, serial RS232 USB powered - COM port retention - 8.3ft (2.4m); FTDI FT232RL Chipset; 500W Bi-directional circuits Surge Protection; TAASpecifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Enclosure Type | Plastic |
Product Height | 20 mm |
Product Width | 38 mm |
Product Depth | 65 mm |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 85°C (-4°F to 185°F) |
Humidity | 5% to 95% RH |
Weight | 120 g |
Cloud Management & Licensing
OS Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Plug-and-Play | Yes |
Driver Type | FTDI Driver (Available from FTDI or StarTech.com) |
Interfaces
Interface Type | USB 2.0 to RS232 Serial |
Left Connector Type | DB9 |
Right Connector Type | USB Type-A |
Left Connector Gender | Male |
Right Connector Gender | Male |
Serial Protocol Supported | RS-232 |
Baud Rate | Up to 921.6 Kbps |
Flow Control | CTS/RTS, DSR/DTR, Xon/Xoff |
Parity Supported | None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space |
Stop Bits Supported | 1, 1.5, 2 |
Data Bits Supported | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Compliance & Origin
Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Advanced Security Features
Isolation Protection Level | 2500Vrms Optical Isolation |
Surge Protection Level | 500 Watt Bi-directional |