Bridge the generational gap between modern computer architectures and legacy peripheral hardware with the industrial-grade TRENDnet USB to Serial RS-232 Converter Cable (Model TU-S9). Engineered explicitly for network engineers, laboratory technicians, CNC programmers, and systems automation specialists, this high-fidelity adapter establishes an instaneous hardware bridge between an available USB Type-A port and legacy serial hardware arrays. It serves as a vital diagnostic interface to manage, configure, and calibrate legacy server nodes, telecommunication hubs, and field diagnostic peripherals lacking native USB options.
The TU-S9 features an integrated 64cm (25-inch) flexible connection ribbon that provides excellent physical layout layout flexibility while eliminating the mechanical leverage strain associated with bulky, rigid block adapters. This premium converter is driven by a highly stable internal chipset that maps directly into your operating system as a standard software COM port, offering comprehensive support for all core RS-232 modem and data signaling paths ($TxD$, $RxD$, $RTS$, $CTS$, $DSR$, $DTR$, $DCD$, $RI$, and $GND$). Completely bus-powered and hot-swappable, it leverages integrated dual data buffers to deliver optimized data synchronization rates up to 6Mbps—ensuring zero packet distortion across complex long-run machine operations.
Key Features
- Universal Hardware RS-232 Bridge: Seamlessly hooks up standard 9-pin serial peripherals including network switches, modems, barcode readers, weather stations, and CNC equipment to modern computer stations.
- Optimized 6Mbps Throughput Data Array: Upgraded internal engine delivers smooth, uncompromised packet speeds up to 6Mbps, optimizing low-latency terminal signaling responses.
- Full Hardware Flow Control Support: Transmits all essential RS-232 control lines ($TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DTR, DCD, RI, GND$) to facilitate perfect automated handshaking sequences.
- Dual Data Transmit Buffers: Employs dedicated hardware caching blocks for upstream and downstream data streams to prevent performance drops during high-frequency communications.
- Strain-Reducing 64cm Integrated Tail: Flexible, molded 25-inch connection ribbon safely extends your physical work reach without stressing delicate host computer ports.
- Native Bus-Powered Operation: Draws its minimal power allocation directly out of the host USB socket—no bulky external power blocks, line bricks, or auxiliary inputs needed.
- Cross-Platform Universal OS Mapping: Offers absolute plug-and-play validation across multiple eras of computing hardware, extending full driver support for Windows and macOS systems.
Technical Specifications
| Specification Category | Technical Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | TU-S9 |
| Core USB Specifications | USB 1.1 Standard (Fully backward/forward compatible with USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and USB 3.2 controller ports) |
| Upstream Connector Style | 1 x USB Type-A Male (Standard host interface) |
| Downstream Serial Interface | 1 x RS-232 DB9 (9-Pin) Male interface with integrated threaded nut fasteners |
| Mapped Hardware Signals | Transmit Data (TxD), Receive Data (RxD), Request to Send (RTS), Clear to Send (CTS), Data Set Ready (DSR), Data Terminal Ready (DTR), Data Carrier Detect (DCD), Ring Indicator (RI), Ground (GND) |
| Peak Maximum Transfer Rate | Up to 6 Mbps (Depending on host system overhead and terminal terminal configuration) |
| Power Mode Profile | USB Bus Powered (No external wall power supplies required) |
| Peak Electrical Current Draw | 500 mA maximum line allocation limit |
| Operating System Matrix | Windows® 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7; Mac OS® 10.6 through 10.11 (and subsequent kernel updates) |
| Total Hardware Extension Reach | 64 cm (25 inches) tip-to-tip integrated structure distance |
| DB9 Connector Shell Profile | 65 x 35 x 10 mm (2.55 x 1.4 x 0.4 inches) |
| Net Structural Weight | 50 grams (1.7 ounces) total structural weight |
| Regulatory Certifications | CE, FCC Mark, RoHS Directive Compliant, NDAA / TAA Certified |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 6 Months |