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Black USB-A connector to serial DB9 male cable, six feet long

Brainwavz

Brainwavz USB to RS232 Serial Adapter FTDI Chipset USB 2.0 Male DB9 6ft

SKU CH-J600-NCP79

Connects USB 2.0 ports to serial devices using an FTDI chipset and male DB9 connector with a six-foot cable

  • Product typeUSB to DisplayPort Adapters
  • FTDI chipset enables reliable serial communication up to 1 Mbps
  • USB 2.0 interface connects legacy RS-232 devices without external power
  • 6 ft cable length provides flexible placement for industrial equipment
  • Broad OS support covers Windows 11 10 8.1 8 7 Vista XP 2000 Linux and Mac
  • Gold-plated DB9 male connector resists corrosion for durable connections

USB-to-RS232 adapter for legacy serial gear

This Brainwavz cable converts a USB 2.0 port to a male DB9 RS232 interface using an FTDI chipset. It targets technicians and hobbyists who still configure routers, PLCs, barcode scanners or industrial controllers that only speak serial. The 6 ft length keeps the host computer at a comfortable distance from rack-mounted or bench equipment.

FTDI chipset and gold-plated DB9 plug

The FTDI chip provides reliable COM-port enumeration across Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Linux and Mac OS without hunting for obscure drivers. Gold-plated contacts resist oxidation in humid server rooms, and the moulded strain relief survives repeated plugging into tight patch panels. USB bus power eliminates a separate wall wart.

Driver download required before first use

The package ships without a driver disc; you must fetch the latest FTDI or Cisco installer before connecting. Once installed, the adapter appears as a standard COM port whose baud rate can be tuned up to 1 Mbps for fast firmware uploads. No bundled utilities or configuration software are included.

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Specifications

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Product typeUSB to DisplayPort Adapters

Questions about this item

What data rate does the USB 2.0 interface with the FTDI chipset support in practice?

The adapter supports a 1Mbps data transfer rate over the USB 2.0 connection.

What physical connector does the cable end with, and what pin count must the target device match?

The cable terminates in a male DB9 connector with 9 pins; verify your device has a matching female DB9 port.

How is the adapter installed, and which step is commonly missed?

Download the driver from the FTDI or Cisco website before plugging in the cable, then follow the manual for COM port creation.

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