6ft (1.8m) USB to DB25 Serial RS232 Adapter Cable
6ft USB to DB25 Serial RS232 adapter cable providing high-speed data transfer for laptops and tablets
The C2G CG22429 is a 6ft (1.8m) USB to DB25 Serial RS232 adapter cable designed to facilitate high-speed serial data transfer between a USB port and a traditional RS-232 serial port. It supports baud rates ranging from 1.2 to 115.6 K, making it an efficient solution for connecting modern computing hardware to legacy serial devices. This active device functions by creating a virtual serial port, which allows for the connection of multiple devices to a single PC or hub without requiring additional IRQs. This adapter is compatible with USB 1.1, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0 ports. It is a practical accessory for mobile computing environments, including Microsoft Surface Book 2, Surface Pro 6, and Surface Laptop 2, as well as other leading laptops and tablets. Use this cable to interface with a variety of hardware such as barcode readers, POS equipment, security systems, fingerprint verification tools, and label writers. Please note that this cable is strictly for serial communication and is not intended for connecting parallel printers to a USB port.
Specifications are supplied by the manufacturer. For complete details, check the Resources section.Key features
Specifications
Main specifications 8
| Amps | 100 mA |
| Cable Length | 6 ft (1.8 m) |
| Shipping Weight | 0.04 lbs (0 kg) |
| Wire Gauge | 24 |
| Cable Type | SerialUSB |
| Color | Blue |
| Connector 1 | (1) USB-A Male(1) USB-A Male |
| Connector 2 | (1) DB25 Male(1) DB25 Male |
All other specifications 7
| Product Type | Active DeviceAdapterCable |
| TAA Compliant | No |
| UPC | 757120224297 |
| Certifications | NDAA 889Prop 65REACHRoHSTSCA |
| Data Transfer Rate | 480 MBPS |
| Jacket Material | PVC |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Resources
Questions about this part
Will this CG22429 cable work with my laptop or tablet?
Yes, it is compatible with Microsoft Surface Book 2, Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, and other leading laptops and tablets via USB ports.
Can I use this to connect a parallel printer to my computer?
No, this adapter is intended for serial communication only and is not designed to connect parallel devices to a USB port.
What operating systems are compatible with the CG22429?
This cable requires Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10.
What is the maximum baud rate for this RS232 adapter?
The adapter supports baud rates in the range of 1.2 to 115.6 K.
Does this cable require any specific driver installations?
Yes, driver files are available for Windows (including XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11), MacOSX, and WinCE for both ARM and x86 architectures.