UNITEK USB 2.0 to RS422/485 Serial Cable

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Overview

The UNITEK Y-108301-1.5M is a professional USB 2.0 to RS422/RS485 serial adapter cable designed for industrial-grade serial communication between modern computers and RS422/RS485 devices. Featuring an FTDI chipset with support for multiple duplex communication modes and data rates up to 3Mbps, it is ideal for industrial automation, PLC systems, POS devices, telecom equipment, label printers, and enterprise serial communication environments.

Product Description

The UNITEK Y-108301-1.5M features a durable transparent dark brown PVC housing engineered for stable long-term industrial serial communication and reliable signal transmission. Designed as a USB-to-RS422/RS485 converter, the cable enables efficient two-way data communication between USB-equipped computers and industrial RS422/RS485 devices. Powered by a genuine FTDI chipset, the adapter provides highly stable USB-to-serial conversion with support for communication speeds ranging from 300 baud up to 3 Mbaud. This makes it suitable for industrial automation systems, factory equipment, CNC machinery, telecom systems, security devices, label writers, POS hardware, and modem/ISDN terminal adapters. The cable supports four professional communication modes including Full Duplex 4-wire Point-to-Point, Half Duplex 2-wire Point-to-Point, Full Duplex 4-wire Point-to-Multipoint, and Half Duplex 2-wire Point-to-Multipoint configurations. This flexibility allows deployment across a broad range of industrial and commercial serial networking environments. Its USB 2.0 interface provides stable bus-powered operation without requiring external power adapters. The adapter supports Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, with native compatibility for modern Windows and macOS versions and downloadable FTDI drivers for older systems.