The AMC232USB01 is an RS232 to USB cable that bridges legacy serial devices to modern computers with USB ports. Built on an FTDI chipset, this adapter converts RS232 signals to USB while presenting as a standard virtual COM port to the operating system. It eliminates the need for external power—drawing current directly from the USB bus—and retains consistent COM port assignment across reboots and reconnections, enabling plug-and-play integration with existing serial communication applications without firmware modifications.
Technical Specifications
• Interface Conversion: RS232 serial to USB
• USB Specification: USB 1.1 compliant
• Baud Rate Support: Over 1 Mbps
• Chipset: FTDI
• Connectors: USB Type-A (computer) and DB9 9-pin D-Sub (RS232 device)
• Power Source: USB bus-powered
• Cable Length: 6 ft (1.8 m)
• 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
• Approximate Weight: 170.0 g (6.0 oz)
– Key Features
• Virtual COM port driver support for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
• COM port retention ensures stable device identification after power cycles
• High-quality construction for error-free data transmission
• Compact industrial-grade design
• Driver installation via supplied CD-ROM or downloadable files
– Typical Applications
• Industrial automation equipment interfacing
• Scientific instrumentation connectivity
• Legacy device integration with modern computing platforms
• Serial communication systems requiring USB connectivity
– Compatibility & Integration
Operates with Windows-based serial communication software expecting standard COM port behavior. Compatible with any RS232 peripheral featuring DB9 connector interfaces.
