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What it is
The Lindy USB to Serial Converter Lite (SKU 42855) is a 1.5m cable that connects a USB Type-A port on your computer to an RS-232 serial device. It uses a PL2303RA chipset and carries CE, FCC, RoHS, and REACH certifications.
Who it's for
This is a practical tool for IT technicians, AV installers, and engineers who need to configure or control legacy serial equipment — think managed switches, industrial controllers, projectors, or display systems — from a modern laptop or PC that no longer has a built-in serial port.
Why it's good
- 1.5m cable gives enough reach without excess slack at the rack or desk
- PL2303RA chipset offers broad OS compatibility and reliable serial communication
- Supports up to 128 Kbit/s on the serial side — sufficient for RS-232 control protocols
- Lightweight at 70g — easy to carry in a kit bag for on-site work
- CE, FCC, RoHS, and REACH certified — safe for use in commercial and public-sector environments
When to choose it
Choose this when you need a low-cost, no-fuss serial adapter for occasional use — device configuration, firmware updates, or RS-232 control tasks. It's a basic "Lite" model, so if you need a ruggedised adapter for continuous production-line or data-critical use, consider a heavier-duty option. At €10.10 ex VAT, it's a sensible pick to keep in an engineer's toolkit.
Specifications
| Technical details | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 70 g |
| Certification | CE, UKCA, FCC, RoHS, REACH |
| Compatible products | USB Type A equipped computers |
| Connector 2 | RS-232 |
| Connector 1 | USB Type-A |
| Product colour | Grey, Transparent |
| Cable length | 1.5 m |
| Package width | 174 mm |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
| Features | |
| Weight | 70 g |
| Certification | CE, UKCA, FCC, RoHS, REACH |
| Compatible products | USB Type A equipped computers |
| Connector 2 | RS-232 |
| Connector 1 | USB Type-A |
| Product colour | Grey, Transparent |
| Cable length | 1.5 m |
| Connector 2 gender | Male |
| Connector 1 gender | Male |
| Connector 2 form factor | Straight |
| Connector 1 form factor | Straight |
| Connector housing material | Plastic |
| Bandwidth | 128 Kbit/s |
| Bandwidth | 12 MB/s |
| Chipset | PL2303RA |
| Packaging data | |
| Package weight | 129 g |
| Package depth | 194 mm |
| Package width | 174 mm |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
| Package type | Polybag |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Weight | 70 g |
| Connector 2 dimensions (WxDxH) | 33 x 60 x 16 mm |
| Connector 1 dimensions (WxDxH) | 15 x 48 x 7 mm |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 60 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 80 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 80% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 80% |
| Certificates | |
| Certification | CE, UKCA, FCC, RoHS, REACH |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733080 |
| Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) | EAR99 |
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