Parallax has designed a USB to Serial (RS-232) adapter that is compact and economical to provide a Virtual Com Port for all of our products that have a DB9 (9-pin) serial connector.

Updated FTDI USB drivers for Windows are included in the latest versions of the BASIC Stamp Editor, Propeller Tool, and SX-Key IDE software packages. You may also download the Windows drivers separately from our site, or drivers for other operating systems directly from FTDI (see the Downloads section below).

Features:

•     - USB Version 1.1 and 2.0 compatible
•     - Connects to your computer with a USB A to Mini-B cable (not included)
•     - DB9 male socket to connect to your board's serial programming and debugging port
•    - FTDI Drivers for most Windows PC operating systems are included with Parallax programming environment software
•     - Drivers for different operating systems are available from FTDI chip (see Downloads below)
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Easy to Use:

•     - Install one of these Parallax programming environments (BASIC Stamp Editor, Propeller Tool, SX-Key IDE).
•     - Or, download the USB drivers separately from the links below
•     - Connect the USB to Serial Adapter to your PC with a USB A to Mini B cable
•     - A message from your system tray will say your hardware is installed and ready to use (Windows)
•     - Connect the adapter to your device's DB9 connector
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Key Specifications:

•     - Power requirements: Regulated 5 V from USB port or powered hub.
•     - Communication: Full speed USB, full duplex serial from 300 baud to 3 Mbaud.
•     - Dimensions: 1.7 x 1.2 x 0.5 in (51 x 16 x 12 mm)
•     - Operating temp range: +32 to +158 °F (0 to +70 °C)