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    Interface Adapters & Converters

    Interface adapters, also known as interface cards or I/O (Input/Output) adapters, are hardware components used to connect and facilitate communication between different devices or subsystems with different interfaces or protocols. These adapters serve as intermediaries, ensuring compatibility and data transfer between devices that might otherwise be incompatible due to differences in connectivity standards, voltage levels, or communication protocols.

    Here are some common types and examples of interface adapters:

    • Serial to USB Adapter: This adapter converts a serial (RS-232) connection into a USB connection, enabling older serial devices to connect to modern computers with USB ports.
    • SATA to USB Adapter: Used for connecting SATA hard drives or SSDs to a USB port for data transfer or cloning purposes.
    • Parallel to USB Adapter: Converts a parallel port (commonly used for older printers) into a USB connection, allowing older devices to connect to modern computers.
    • RS-485 to Ethernet Converter: Converts RS-485 serial communication to Ethernet, enabling integration of legacy industrial equipment into modern networked systems.

    These are just a few examples of the many interface adapters available. They play a crucial role in bridging the gap between different technologies and ensuring the seamless operation of various devices and peripherals in diverse computing environments. Interface adapters are essential tools in maintaining compatibility and extending the functionality of devices and systems.

    376 Products showing for Interface Adapters & Converters

    Anybus
    CAN, Modbus RTU
    D Sub 9 Pin
    D-sub, 9 Pin
    Female
    -
    -
    1.2 → 57.6kbit/s
    -
    -
    -
    Anybus
    Ethernet, Modbus TCP, RS232, RS485, PROFINET
    Terminal Block
    RJ45
    -
    -
    -
    1.2 → 128kbit/s
    -
    -
    -
    Anybus
    CAN, PROFINET
    D Sub 9 Pin
    RJ45
    Female
    -
    -
    10/100Mbit/s
    -
    -
    -
    WAGO
    Modbus RTU, RS232, RS485
    D Sub 9 Pin
    -
    Female
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    WAGO
    Ethernet
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Exsys
    USB-C
    USB 2.0
    Terminal Block
    Male
    Female
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    StarTech.com
    USB Motherboard Header
    IDC
    D-sub, 9 Pin
    Male
    Female
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Brainboxes
    RS422, RS485
    USB A
    D-sub, 9 Pin
    Female
    Male
    USB 2.0
    -
    -
    -
    -
    WAGO
    PROFIBUS
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Aten
    USB
    USB A
    IEEE 1284
    Male
    Female
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    InnoDisk
    CAN
    -
    D-sub, 9-Pin
    Male
    Male
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    InnoDisk
    CAN
    M.2
    D-sub, 9-Pin
    Male
    Male
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Anybus
    RS232, RS422, RS485
    Terminal Block
    RJ45
    -
    -
    -
    156 → 10000kbit/s
    -
    -
    -
    Brainboxes
    RS232
    USB B
    D-sub, 9 Pin
    Female
    Male
    USB 2.0
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Switchcraft
    -
    USB A
    USB B
    Female
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Anybus
    CAN, PROFIBUS
    D Sub 9 Pin
    D-sub, 9 Pin
    Female
    -
    -
    9.6 → 12000kbit/s
    -
    -
    -
    Connective Peripherals
    RS232
    USB C
    D-sub, 9 Pin
    -
    Male
    USB 2.0
    0.000256Gbps
    -
    -
    -
    Anybus
    CAN, Ethernet, Modbus RTU
    D Sub 9 Pin
    RJ45
    Female
    -
    -
    20 → 1000kbit/s
    -
    -
    -
    Ixxat
    CAN
    D Sub 9 Pin
    D-sub, 9 Pin
    Male
    Male
    -
    -
    CAN-CR200
    -
    -
    Connective Peripherals
    CAN
    USB B
    D-sub, 9 Pin
    -
    Male
    USB 2.0
    -
    -
    -
    -
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