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DTECH DB9 9 Pin Serial Cable 6ft Male to Male RS232 Straight Through
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DTECH DB9 9 Pin Serial Cable 6ft Male to Male RS232 Straight Through

Bottom line: The DTECH DB9 9 Pin Serial Cable 6ft Male to Male RS232 Straight Through: Full straight-through pinout (1-1 to 9-9) for all-9-pin RS232 equipment; main trade-off: straight-through wiring only; null-modem gear needs a crossover cable.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Full straight-through pinout (1-1 to 9-9) for all-9-pin RS232 equipment
  • ✓ Gold-plated pins resist corrosion for stable serial data links
  • ✓ Dual thumbscrews lock both DB9 ends firmly to COM ports
  • ✓ 6ft reach connects PC to modem, scanner, plotter or barcode gear

Cons

  • ✗ Straight-through wiring only; null-modem gear needs a crossover cable
  • ✗ Male-to-male DB9 won't fit male serial ports without a gender changer
  • ✗ Not a VGA cable; won't drive monitors despite the similar connector
  • ✗ Thin 30AWG conductors are lighter-duty than heavier-gauge cables

Manufacturer description

Transfer data between two devices using a serial communication protocolIf your equipment require all 9 pins straight through, take this 6 foot 9 pin serial cable adapter wherever you need it, it allows you to add your peripherals to an application or replace the cables.This 9 pin serial cable male to male is with gold plated pins for superior corrosion resistance ensuring a solid connection.The wires inside the cable are connected to the pins in the order of the standard wire color code (black brown red orange etc.), which makes hook-up a breeze when you need to cut the RS232 cable and make…

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Key Features

  • 9 pin male to male adapter connects your computer to device with RS-232 compatible (COM) interface (NOT VGA cable for computer to monitor)
  • Serial cable male to male DB9 connector on each end equipped with screws to ensure an easy and solid connection for stable data communication
  • The wires inside are of 30AWG gauge and easy to solder to, and they connect to the pins in the order of the standard wire color code
  • It is pin to pin wired as a DE9 serial Straight Through cord (pinout :1-1, 2-2, 3-3, 4-4,......, 8-8, 9-9, G-G); standard shielded with AL foil
  • 6 feet short serial adapter DB-9 cable for hooking up PC laptop to some old RS232C equipment like scanner, Modem, printer, plotter, camera, barcode / embroidery machine, touchscreen, microcontroller, factory test equipment

Full Specifications

BrandDTECH
ColorBlack
Gauge30
ModelDT-9005A 2M
Cable TypeVGA
Item ShapeRound
Model Name9 Pin Serial Cable 6ft
Unit Count1 Count
Part NumberDT-9005A 2M
CompatibilityPC
Connector TypeDB9
Number of Pins9
Connection TypeWired
Number of Items1
Special FeatureData Transfer, Low Voltage
Connector GenderMale-to-Male
Specification MetISO
Compatible DevicesLaptop, PC, Printer, Router
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor
Warranty Description365 days after the date of the purchase

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