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Black USB-A to DB9 male serial adapter cable 1.8m with female-to-female converter

ORVIX

ORVIX 1.8m USB 2.0 to RS232 DB9 Serial Adapter Cable PL-2303 with Female-to-Female Converter

SKU CH-8J5N-GHY93

Connects USB 2.0 ports to RS232 DB9 serial devices using a Prolific PL-2303 chipset and includes a female-to-female adapter for male or female DB9 connectors

  • 8 m cable gives flexible placement for serial devices
  • Built-in PL-2303 chipset enables broad OS compatibility
  • USB 2.0 power eliminates need for external adapter
  • DB9 male to female converter allows dual connector use
  • Plug-and-play after one-time driver install simplifies setup

USB 2.0 to RS232 DB9 Adapter

This ORVIX cable converts a USB 2.0 port into a 9‑pin RS232 DB9 male serial connection for legacy equipment. It targets technicians, engineers and hobbyists who must communicate with routers, GPS units, barcode scanners, label writers, modems, cameras, card readers or older palm devices. The integrated PL‑2303 chipset provides driver support across Windows XP through Windows 10, macOS and Linux after a one‑time installation.

Sustained data transfer reliability

The adapter draws power directly from the USB port, eliminating the need for an external supply during long configuration or monitoring sessions. USB 2.0 signalling maintains steady throughput for console access, firmware updates or telemetry logging without the voltage drops that can affect externally powered dongles. Driver stability across supported operating systems prevents unexpected disconnects when the link is held open for hours.

Replaces dedicated serial ports or older converters

It upgrades systems that lack a native DB9 port or that rely on unreliable USB‑to‑serial cables with proprietary chips. The included female‑to‑female gender changer lets the same cable mate with either male or female DB9 equipment, removing the need to carry separate adapters. The jump is worthwhile whenever a modern laptop or desktop must talk to 9‑pin RS232 gear on a regular basis.

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Brand nameORVIX

Questions about this item

Does the 1.8 m cable draw enough power from a USB 2.0 port to run continuously without an external adapter?

Yes, the adapter is powered entirely by the USB port and requires no external power supply.

What operating system and driver setup is needed before the PL-2303 chipset will communicate with a serial device?

A one-time driver installation is required on Windows 10, 8, 7, XP, Vista, macOS or Linux; after that the cable works plug-and-play.

Can the included female-to-female converter let me connect this male DB9 end to a legacy device that also has a male DB9 port?

Yes, the supplied converter changes the cable's male DB9 connector to female so it can mate with another male DB9 port.

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