USB C to Serial Adapter Cable 16" (40cm) - USB Type C to RS232 (DB9) Converter Cable - USB-C
Serial Cable for PLCs, Scanners, Printers - Male/Male - Windows/Mac/Linux
Product ID: ICUSB232C
This USB-C to serial adapter lets you connect your USB-C devices to your legacy serial equipment. It converts a
USB-C port on your laptop or computer into a RS232 DB9 serial port, giving you a cost-saving way to connect to
serial devices such as point-of-sale terminals, serial modems, industrial equipment, and a wide variety of other
RS232 peripherals.
The RS232 adapter cable is compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems, which makes it easy to
integrate into mixed environments.
The USB-C to serial adapter is USB powered, so you don’t need an additional external power supply. It’s a compact
solution that’s easy to bring along with your laptop, when you’re on the go.
The ICUSB232C is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Certifications, Reports and Compatibility
Applications
• IT administrators looking to add legacy functionality to newer notebooks, PCs and servers that lack an integrated
RS232 port
• Connect bar code scanners, receipt printers and other point of sale devices
• Connect, monitor and control industrial/automotive sensors and other sensitive equipment
• Connect and program LED and digital signage boards
Features
• USB-C TO SERIAL: Interface with Serial RS-232 (DB9) equipment using this black USB Type-C Serial adapter
converter cable; Male DB9 connector features screw-lock nuts; Cable length of 16" [40 cm]
• TECH SPECS: 921.6 Kbps baud 512 byte FIFO Data bits of 5/6/7/8 and stop bits 1/1.5/2 Parity Modes of None,
Xon/Xoff, RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR Flow control options Odd/Even/Mark/Space/None
• APPLICATIONS: Using your laptop's USB-C port, control serial equipment such as PLCs, scanners, sensors,
oscilloscopes, medical, scales or receipt printers; Use in manufacturing, scientific, automation
• HOST COMPATIBILITY: Driverless setup for easy install; Tested on major operating systems, including Windows 7
and up, macOS 10.11 and up, Linux 2.6 and up; USB bus powered
• STARTECH.COM ADVANTAGE: IT professionals choice for over 30 years; This RS232 Serial Adapter is backed for
2-years by StarTech.com, including free 24/5 North America based multi-lingual tech support
Hardware
Warranty
2 Years
Ports
1
Interface
Serial
Bus Type
USB-C
Port Style
Cable Adapters
Industry Standards
USB 1.1/2.0 RS232
Chipset ID
Prolific - PL2303RA
Serial Protocol
RS-232
Max Baud Rate
921.6 Kbps
Data Bits
5, 6, 7, 8
FIFO
512 Bytes
Flow Control
None, Xon/Xoff, RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR
Parity
Odd, Even, Mark, Space, or None Parity Modes
Stop Bits
1, 1.5, 2
MTBF
30,000 Hours
Performance
Connector(s)
Connector Type(s)
USB Type-C (24-pin) USB 2.0 (480Mbps)
DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub)
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows 7, 8.1, 10
Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
macOS 10.11 and 10.15, 11.0, 12.0
Linux 2.6.x to 4.4.x LTS Versions only
Microsoft WHQL Certified
Yes
System and Cable
Requirements
One available USB-C port
Power Source
USB-Powered
Operating Temperature
0C to 60C (32F to 140F)
Storage Temperature
-20C to 80C (-4F to 176F)
Humidity
0~65% RH
Color
Black
Product Length
16.9 in [43 cm]
Product Width
1.2 in [30 mm]
Product Height
0.6 in [15 mm]
Weight of Product
1.3 oz [36 g]
Package Length
8.7 in [22 cm]
Package Width
7.9 in [20 cm]
Special Notes /
Requirements
Power
Environmental
Physical
Characteristics
Packaging
Information
Package Height
0.0 in [0.1 mm]
Shipping (Package)
Weight
1.8 oz [52 g]
Included in Package
serial adapter cable
What's in the Box
quick-start guide
*Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.