Alpha Micro Components has added the DB9-USB-RS232 module from Future Technology Devices International (FTDI) to its portfolio of Serial to USB solutions. It is the ideal solution for upgrading and migrating to USB 2.0 for a range of legacy applications which feature RS232 interfaces including audio products, point of sale terminals, vehicle diagnostics and security and fire panels. The modules are designed to replace an existing DB9 and have the pin-for-pin factor for male or female RS232 connectors. It is engineered as a drop-in solution, therefore removing any need for a processor overhead or embedded USB stack. This will provide a full USB slave interface which requires no external circuitry. This module uses a standard USB-MINI-B connector for connection to an upstream host or hub port. The module is available using the royalty free USB driver which suits the application best including Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2003, Vista, XP 2000, Linux and Mac OS X. The device works with USB 1.1 and 2.0 host and hub ports and incorporates the industry standard FTDI chip set & device drivers for maximum compatibility. It is powered by USB port - no external power adaptor needed. Operating temperature is -40oC to 85oC and the serial port speed is up to 1MBit per second. It installs as a standard Windows CM port
