Product Type | USB to RS232 Serial Adapter |
Form Factor | External cable adapter |
Cable Length | 6 feet |
Color | Black |
Chipset | FTDI FT232RL |
Power Source | Bus powered via USB |
Enclosure Type | Plastic |
Included Accessories | Driver CD, User Manual |
Warranty | 2 Years |
StarTech 1-Port FTDI USB to RS232 Serial Adapter with COM Retention - TAA





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- Ideal for connecting legacy serial devices to modern USB-only laptops and desktops.
- COM Retention functionality reduces IT setup time and increases configuration consistency.
- TAA compliance makes it a suitable and approved solution for government and regulated environments.
Product Overview
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Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Cable Jacket Type | PVC |
Product Weight | 100 g |
Product Length | 180 cm |
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 (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Driver Support | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Plug and Play | Yes |
Manual Configuration Support | Yes |
Interfaces
Host Interface | USB Type-A (USB 2.0) |
Device Interface | DB9 Male (RS232) |
Number of Serial Ports | 1 |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 921.6 Kbps |
UART Support | Yes, full RS232 |
RS232 Signals Supported | TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DTR, DCD, RI, GND |
Connector Plating | Nickel |
COM Port Retention | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | CE, FCC |
Advanced Security Features
ESD Protection | 15kV ESD protection on serial port |