FTDI chipset cheaper then FTDI Friend. If you fry it just replace it.

Converts a standard 9-pin serial port to USB or a USB port to Serial port. Having onboard COM ports doesn't make sense these days, they can be damaged and make your mother board a loaf of toast.

Complies with USB Specification v1.1(0) & USB CDC v1.1

Full Compliance with USB specification v1.1

Supports the RS 232 Serial interface (standard 9-pin serial)

Supports automatic handshake mode

USB full speed communication and Bus Powered

Single Cable USB to Serial communication

Supports up to 1 Mbps data transfer rate

Supports Automatic handshake mode

Supports Remote wakeup and power management

6 Ft. Length !

Provides a 96 byte buffer for each upstream and downstream data transfer

Easy Installation

Compatibility/Requirements

Windows XP/VISTA/2000 FTDI is naturally supported in all versions of Windows, Windows update will keep the driver up to date, its the only way to go.

Mac OS 8.6 or Higher

Available USB port

PACKAGE CONTENTS:

USB to serial adapter cable

Installation & Drivers on mini CD

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