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USB 2.0 Type-A to DB9 male serial adapter cable, 61 inches

BFKK

BFKK USB 2.0 to RS232 DB9 male serial adapter cable 61 inches

SKU CH-V7VV-07ZH1

Connects legacy DB9 serial devices to USB 2.0 ports using an FTDI chipset with 61-inch cable

  • Connect legacy serial devices via modern USB 2.0 ports
  • FTDI chipset ensures reliable RS232 communication with broad OS support
  • 61-inch cable length provides flexible placement for equipment
  • Durable PVC jacket with oxygen-free copper core rated for 50× longer life
  • Plug-and-play installation on Windows, Mac OS 8.6+ and Linux systems

USB 2.0 to DB9 serial adapter

This 61-inch cable converts a USB 2.0 Type-A port into a male DB9 RS232 connection using an FTDI chipset. It targets technicians and hobbyists who need to link legacy industrial equipment, such as CNC machines, engraving tools, or access-control panels, to modern laptops or desktops lacking native serial ports.

Replaces built-in or PCI serial ports

The adapter upgrades systems that have lost native DB9 headers or where expansion slots are unavailable, and the jump is worth it when software expects a genuine COM port with FTDI driver support across Windows 11 down to 98, Mac OS 8.6+, and Linux.

Driver-first installation

Plug-in detection occurs after the FT232 driver is installed from the official FTDI site; skipping this step is the most common reason the cable appears dead. The oxygen-free copper core and PVC jacket tolerate repeated bending, but the DB9 gender is fixed male, so a gender changer is required for female-to-female links.

Highlights

  • Connect legacy serial devices via modern USB 2.0 ports
  • FTDI chipset ensures reliable RS232 communication with broad OS support
  • 61-inch cable length provides flexible placement for equipment
  • Durable PVC jacket with oxygen-free copper core rated for 50× longer life
  • Plug-and-play installation on Windows, Mac OS 8.6+ and Linux systems

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How long is the cable and what type of USB connector does it have?

The cable measures 61 inches and terminates in a standard Type-A USB plug that connects to the host computer.

Which driver must be installed before the adapter will appear as a COM port?

The adapter uses an FTDI chipset, so the FT232 driver must be downloaded from the official FTDI site and installed before first use.

How does the oxygen-free copper core affect the cable's expected service life?

The manufacturer states the tin-plated oxygen-free copper core gives the cable a service life 50 times longer than ordinary products.

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