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ATEN UC232A1 USB to RS-232 adapter 100 cm cable DB9 connector

ATEN TECHNOLOGIES

ATEN TECHNOLOGIES UC232A1 USB to RS-232 Adapter 100 cm

SKU CH-G8E4-ZYAWN

Connects a serial DB9 device to a USB port with a 100 cm cable and includes PC and Mac drivers

  • Connects USB devices to serial equipment via 100 cm cable
  • Includes driver disk for quick PC and Mac setup
  • Compact adapter bridges modern USB and legacy RS-232 ports
  • Ready to use with supplied user instructions
  • Supports serial peripherals through standard DB9 connection

ATEN UC232A1 USB to RS-232 Adapter

The ATEN UC232A1 connects a legacy DB9 serial device to a modern USB port. It suits technicians and engineers maintaining industrial equipment, point-of-sale hardware or networking gear that still relies on RS-232 communication. Driver support for both PC and Mac platforms is included on the supplied disk.

Build quality and daily use

The 100 cm cable provides enough reach for bench work without excessive slack. A moulded DB9 connector and strain-relieved USB plug resist damage from repeated insertion. The adapter draws power directly from the USB bus, so no external supply is needed during field service or permanent installation.

Check before ordering

Verify that your target device uses a standard DB9 male port and operates at RS-232 voltage levels. Confirm the operating system on your computer matches the drivers provided on the included disk. Ensure a free USB Type-A port is available for the adapter connection.

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Price $22.99
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Questions about this item

Does the UC232A1 use a standard USB interface and what is the maximum cable length?

The adapter connects through a standard USB port and provides a fixed 100 cm cable length between the USB plug and the DB9 serial connector.

What physical port and clearance does the DB9 end of this adapter require?

The serial end terminates in a male DB9 connector that fits a standard RS-232 port; allow enough depth for the moulded hood and the 100 cm cable run.

How is the UC232A1 installed and which step is most often missed?

Install the supplied driver from the included disk before plugging the adapter in; skipping the driver install is the step that prevents the virtual COM port from appearing.

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