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DTECH 6 Feet USB to RS232 DB9 Female Serial Adapter Cable Windows 11 10 8 7 Mac Linux Serial to USB 2.0 with Prolific PL2303 Chip
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DTECH 6 Feet USB to RS232 DB9 Female Serial Adapter Cable Windows 11 10 8 7 Mac Linux Serial to USB 2.0 with Prolific PL2303 Chip

Bottom line: The DTECH 6 Feet USB to RS232 DB9 Female Serial Adapter Cable Windows 11 ($14.98 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): Prolific PL2303 chipset installs as a standard Windows COM port; main trade-off: DB9 end is female, so your serial device needs a 9-pin male port.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Prolific PL2303 chipset installs as a standard Windows COM port
  • ✓ Full RS-232 signals wired: DCD, RXD, TXD, DTR, GND, DSR, RTS, CTS, RI
  • ✓ 6ft reach connects desktop serial gear without an extension cable
  • ✓ Broad OS support: Windows 11 down to 98, macOS, Linux 2.4.0+

Cons

  • ✗ DB9 end is female, so your serial device needs a 9-pin male port
  • ✗ Uses Prolific PL2303, not FTDI, which some setups specifically require
  • ✗ Not a USB-to-VGA/DB15 adapter despite the similar DB9 shell
  • ✗ PL2303 driver may need a manual download to work on Windows 11

Manufacturer description

6ft USB Male to SerialFemaleCable for serial communication: installed as a standard Windows COM port (Full RS-232 modem control signals)USB to RS232 DB9 Serial Male Converter connects serial devices such as 9 prong 2 row DB9 equipped PC, router, GPS, barcode scanner, label writer, serial modem, digital camera, card reader, palm PC, Cellular Phone, PDA, and ISDN terminal adapter, etc.(NOT a USB to VGA adapter (not DB15 port), it’s a USB to DB9 RS232 adapter)Prolific USB to DB9 Serial Adapter enables you to make use of older equipment that still relies on a DB9 Serial Connection, no need to…

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SpecPicks scored DTECH 6 Feet USB to RS232 DB9 Female Serial Adapter Cable Windows 11… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the joysticks & game port category. DTECH's joysticks & game port lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for joysticks & game port 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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • RS232 USB to serial Female adapter cable 9 pins 2 row DB9 allows PC computer to connect RS-232 serial device that communicate through COM ports (Not 15 pin 3 row DB15 VGA monitor cable for video)
  • With PL2303 chip DB9 serial cable to USB adapter connects 9 pin serial device PC, router, GPS, Programming machine, barcode scanner, label writer, modem, card reader, digital organizer, camera, etc
  • Convert USB into RS232: directional 6ft USB to serial cable with standard USB Type A Male port and DB9 female serial connector (9 wire pinout 1-9: DCD, RXD, TXD, DTR, GND, DSR, RTS, CTS, RI)
  • Prolific USB to RS232 adapter is with PL-2303 Chipset supports Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, XP, Vista, 2000, 98, MacOS8, Linux 2.4.0(if can’t use it pls contact us for installation driver or download online)
  • The interface is 2 row 9 pin RS232 Female socket, your connected serial device must be 9-pin Male Port before purchasing USB to serial port adapter with Prolific PL2303 chipset (NOT FTDI chip)

Full Specifications

BrandDTECH
Colorblue
ModelDT-5002B
Cable TypeSerial
Item ShapeRound
Model NameUSB to serial adapter Prolific chip
Unit Count1 Count
Item Length6 feet
Part NumberDT-5002B
ConnectivityUSB
CompatibilityPC, Mac, Linux
Connector TypeDB9
Item Type NameSerial adapter
Number of Pins9
Number of Items1
Special FeatureData Transfer
Connector GenderFemale, Male-to-Female
Compatible DevicesDesktop computer, Laptop, Microcontroller, Router, Modem, Printer, PDA, Router, Radio
Data Transfer Rate480 megabits_per_second
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor

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