The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Solution
Reprinted by Permission
B&B Electronics Technical Support Team
A new computer finally arrives. It has lightning speed, the latest operating system, and a RWCD. Then you notice the manufacturer has shipped the computer without the standard DB-9 serial ports. If a serial port is being used on the computer this is replacing, what can be done? There is an easy solution to this, the USB to Serial converter.
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Most computers today will ship with at least two USB ports. For a lot of individuals, this will not be enough to handle all the devices that need to connect to the computer. For example a USB mouse and keyboard are common, and when a printer and Personal Data Assistant is added it can be seen that more ports are needed.
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