91.5cm USB-A to RS-232 Serial Adapter with Prolific Chip
Connect compatible DB9 RS-232 equipment to a USB-A computer with a lightweight 91.5cm bus-powered adapter using the Prolific PL2303GT chipset.
Key features
Straight-through DTE serial
Add an RS-232 serial port to a USB-A desktop or laptop for compatible legacy, industrial, commercial and scientific equipment.
Prolific PL2303GT chipset
Provides RS-232 conversion at up to 921.6Kbps, with COM-port retention where supported by the operating system and driver.
Compact bus-powered connection
The integrated cable adapter draws power from USB, so no external power supply is required.
Broad serial configuration support
Supports 5, 6, 7 or 8 data bits, common parity and flow-control modes, plus 1, 1.5 or 2 stop bits.
What to know
Connect established RS-232 equipment
Use a modern USB-A computer with compatible point-of-sale terminals, PLCs, sensors, laboratory instruments, scanners, printers, modems and other DB9 serial devices.
Choose the correct serial wiring
This model provides a DB9 male straight-through DTE connection. It is not a null-modem crossover adapter. Confirm the connector gender, pinout and software requirements of the target equipment before ordering.
Australian version with official StarTech.com warranty
2-Year manufacturer warranty
This is the Australian version supplied by DeviceDeal and is covered by a two-year official StarTech.com manufacturer warranty in Australia. Keep your DeviceDeal invoice as proof of purchase. Warranty coverage and claims are subject to StarTech.com warranty terms and product assessment.
StarTech 1P3FPC-USB-SERIAL FAQ
What does the 1P3FPC-USB-SERIAL do?
Add an RS-232 serial port to a USB-A desktop or laptop for compatible legacy, industrial, commercial and scientific equipment.
Is the 1P3FPC-USB-SERIAL straight-through or null modem?
It is a straight-through DTE adapter with a DB9 male serial connector; it is not a null-modem crossover cable.
What is the maximum serial speed?
The listed maximum baud rate is 921.6Kbps, subject to the connected equipment, driver and serial configuration.
Which operating systems are supported?
StarTech lists Windows 7, 8.1, 10 and 11; Windows Server; macOS; Linux LTS; and ChromeOS versions listed by StarTech. Always confirm the exact current version on the official support page before deployment.
Does it require external power?
No. The adapter is powered through the computer's USB-A port.
Which serial settings are supported?
It supports 5, 6, 7 or 8 data bits, 1, 1.5 or 2 stop bits, common parity modes and none, xon/xoff, rts/cts and dtr/dsr flow control.
What is included in the package?
The package includes 1 usb-to-serial adapter cable and 1 quick-start guide.
What warranty covers the 1P3FPC-USB-SERIAL?
This Australian-version product is covered by a two-year official StarTech.com manufacturer warranty in Australia. Keep the DeviceDeal invoice as proof of purchase; claims remain subject to StarTech.com terms and assessment.
