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Black USB-A to DB9 serial cable, one metre long

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB to RS232 Converter 1M FTDI FT232R

SKU CH-EK15-BRJQE

A 1-meter USB-A to DB9 male cable with a genuine FTDI FT232R chip adds a virtual COM port for industrial serial equipment

  • Genuine FTDI FT232R chip ensures stable serial communication
  • USB-A to DB9 male connectors create a virtual COM port
  • 1-metre cable with anti-interference design reduces data errors
  • Plug-and-play drivers for Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Durable housing resists vibration and repeated plugging

USB to RS232 Converter with FTDI Chip

The SMUGDESK USB to RS232 converter cable connects modern computers to legacy serial equipment. A genuine FTDI FT232R chip creates a virtual COM port for reliable bidirectional communication. The 1-meter cable features USB-A and DB9 male connectors suited for industrial debugging and data monitoring tasks.

Suitable For Industrial Serial Devices.

This adapter suits engineers configuring PLCs, CNC machines, POS terminals, routers, switches and industrial sensors. It supports Windows, macOS and Linux with official FTDI drivers for stable port identification. Buyers needing USB to parallel, USB to Ethernet or other protocol conversions should look at different adapter types.

FTDI FT232R Chip Determines Compatibility

The original FTDI FT232R controller provides the virtual COM port function and anti-interference performance critical for long industrial sessions. Driver support across major operating systems depends on this specific chip. Verify that your target software and hardware work with FTDI-based virtual COM ports before purchase.

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Questions about this item

Will the FTDI FT232R chip or DB9 connector need replacement after extended industrial use?

The genuine FTDI FT232R controller and reinforced DB9 male joints are built for frequent plugging and vibration resistance, so no scheduled chip or connector replacement is required under normal conditions.

What limits continuous operation first — cable length, driver stability or thermal constraints?

Official FTDI drivers maintain stable virtual COM port identification without frequent disconnection, so driver stability does not limit uptime; the 1-meter cable preserves signal integrity for sustained industrial debugging sessions.

How much heat or power draw appears when the adapter runs all day on a PLC or CNC machine?

The USB-powered FT232R draws minimal current from the host port and the anti-interference circuit operates without active cooling, so heat and power impact stay negligible during round-the-clock serial communication.

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