In my line of work I use serial on a near daily basis. Currently, I have 3 different USB>Serial cables; an IO Gear GUC232A, a Cables to Go (Prolific PL2302 chipset) and a older Radio Shack cable ...

The USB to serial adapter has a USB-A port on one end and a serial port on the other. The serial port is most commonly RS232, which is a standard that dates back to the 1960s.

While the power supply for the FTDI adapter is capable of providing the required ~300mA to the badge, I should have used a larger gauge wire to attach the pogo pins to the USB to serial adapter.

If you know where to go on the Internet, you can pick up an FTDI USB to Serial adapter for one dollar and sixty-seven cents, with free shipping worldwide. The chip on this board is an FTDI FT232RL,… ...

I recently schmoozed my manager into approving a nice 15" Powerbook, and I'm finding I miss my serial ports. Does anybody have experience with a good USB ...

The RS-422/485/530 adapter can be used to extend USB-enabled notebook PCs up to 5,000'. The adapters get their power from the USB cable, eliminating the need for wall power. The SeaLINK+232 is ...

Serial ports offer a level of consistency that's critical in industries where downtime isn't an option, which is why hospitals, factories, and transportation systems continue to use them for ...