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Grey USB-A to DB9 female serial cable with moulded connectors and 10 ft length

BONAEVER

BONAEVER USB to RS232 DB9 Female Cable 10 ft FTDI Chipset

SKU CH-1WZ3-ZZNT3

Adds a 9-pin serial port to USB-equipped PCs with an FTDI-chip cable that runs 10 ft and supports Windows, Mac and Linux

  • Case TypeProtection Case
  • Adds a COM port to USB-only PCs using FTDI chipset
  • 10 ft cable reaches distant serial equipment without extension
  • USB 2.0 powered design eliminates need for external supply
  • Works with Windows 11 10 8 7 Mac Linux 2.4.0
  • 9 wire DB9 pinout supports full hardware flow control

USB-to-serial bridge for legacy gear

This cable adds a DB9 serial port to any computer with a USB socket using an FTDI FT232 chipset. It targets engineers, technicians and hobbyists who still operate industrial controllers, networking hardware or scientific instruments that only speak RS-232. The ten-foot length lets the adapter reach equipment mounted in racks or cabinets without strain. No external power supply is required because the link draws current from the USB bus.

FTDI chipset and nine-wire pinout

The FT232 processor handles the USB 2.0-to-RS-232 translation and is supported natively by Windows 11 down to 7, macOS 8 and later, and Linux kernel 2.4.0 onward. All nine DB9 pins are connected — DCD, RXD, TXD, DTR, GND, DSR, RTS, CTS and RI — so hardware flow control and modem status lines work without extra configuration. A moulded protection case around the electronics improves durability in workshop environments.

Ten-foot reach for rack-mounted kit

The fixed 10 ft cable length is the decisive spec: it determines whether the adapter can span the distance between a desk-side laptop and a serial device installed in a floor-standing rack or behind a bench. Buyers needing a shorter tether or a panel-mount DB9 connector should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Adds a COM port to USB-only PCs using FTDI chipset
  • 10 ft cable reaches distant serial equipment without extension
  • USB 2.0 powered design eliminates need for external supply
  • Works with Windows 11 10 8 7 Mac Linux 2.4.0
  • 9 wire DB9 pinout supports full hardware flow control

Specifications

Case TypeProtection Case

Questions about this item

Will the FTDI FT232 chipset need driver updates or replacement over time?

The FT232 chipset is supported by in-box drivers on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Mac OS 8 or higher and Linux 2.4.0 or later, so no separate driver maintenance is required.

What limits cable length when the adapter runs continuously?

The 10 ft USB 2.0 cable length is the practical limit; extending it further would exceed the USB 2.0 specification for signal integrity.

How much heat or noise does the adapter produce during all-day use?

The adapter is USB-powered with no fan or active cooling, so it runs silently and generates only minimal warmth during continuous operation.

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