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TRIPP LITE Keyspan High-Speed USB to Serial Adapter, PC & Mac, USB-A to DB9 RS232 Male, 3 Foot / 0.91 Meter Cable, 3-Year Warranty (USA-19HS)

Name: TRIPP LITE Keyspan High-Speed USB to Serial Adapter, PC & Mac, USB-A to DB9 RS232 Male, 3 Foot / 0.91 Meter Cable, 3-Year Warranty (USA-19HS)
Brand: TRIPP LITE
SKU: B0000VYJRY
Price: 42.95 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-06

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-19. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The TRIPP LITE Keyspan High-Speed USB to Serial Adapter, PC & Mac, USB-A to DB9 RS232 Male, 3 Foot / 0.91 Meter Cable, 3-Year Warranty (USA-19HS) is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the keyboards & mice category, priced around $42.95. Compare close alternatives before committing.

Tripp Lite's Keyspan RS 232 to USB adapter allows you to connect a 9 pin serial device to a computer or laptop with a USB A port. Widely recommended by serial device manufacturers, the USA 19HS attaches to switches, routers, barcode scanners, GPS units, point of sale devices, lab equipment, network storage devices and other devices with a 9 pin serial port. The included 3 ft. (0.91 m) detachable cable supports data transfer speeds up to 230 Kbps twice as fast as a built in serial port. The USA 19HS works with any USB cable up to 16 feet. An LED indicates data activity. This adapter requires…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored TRIPP LITE Keyspan High-Speed USB to Serial Adapter, PC & Mac, USB-A… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the keyboards & mice category. TRIPP LITE's keyboards & mice lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Mixed or limited buyer feedback at this price point — focus your evaluation on recent reviews that specifically address build quality and long-term reliability, and shortlist one or two close alternatives before deciding.

Common buyer scenarios for keyboards & mice of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Serial adapter allows a serial device to be connected to a USB computer
✓ Backed by TRIPP LITE's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

Serial adapter allows a serial device to be connected to a USB computer
Plug and play convenience:DB9 serial port is seen as a COM port by your computer, and is available for use by any program that accesses COM ports
No need for an external power adapter:draws power directly from your computer via the USB connection
DB9 serial port supports data transfer rates up to 230 Kbps:twice the speed of a standard built in serial port
LED shows adapter status and data activity at a glance

Full Specifications

Brand	TRIPP LITE
Color	Black
Model	USA-19HS
Frequency	230000 Hz
Cable Type	USB
Model Name	(USA-19HS)
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Item Length	3 Feet
Part Number	USA-19HS
Connectivity	USB
Compatibility	PC, Mac
Connector Type	Usb
Number of Pins	9
Maximum Voltage	5 Volts (DC)
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Not_Performance_Used
Connector Gender	Male
Compatible Devices	Camera, Laptop, PC, Printer, Tablet
Data Transfer Rate	0.23 Megabits Per Second
Included Components	USA-19HS Keyspan High-Speed USB-to-Serial Adapter; USB Type-A cable, 3 ft.; CD with driver software and Owner's Manual

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TRIPP LITE Keyspan High-Speed USB to Serial Adapter, PC & Mac, USB-A to DB9 RS232 Male, 3 Foot / 0.91 Meter Cable, 3-Year Warranty (USA-19HS) is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-19. Price and availability subject to change.