DB9 Female / Screw

The DB9 Breakout Connector RS232 Serial 9 Pin Connector (often referred to as a DB9 Terminal Female with Screw) is a versatile component commonly used to create or interface with RS232 serial communication systems. This breakout connector provides easy access to the individual pins of a DB9 connector, which is commonly used in serial communication applications, such as connecting devices like computers, modems, routers, serial devices, and other RS232-based systems.

Product Description:

Key Features:

1. DB9 Connector:

   • The connector is DB9, which means it has 9 pins. It is widely used for RS232 serial communication and is a standard connection for many types of serial devices.

2. Female Connector:

   • The connector is female, meaning it has 9 holes to receive the pins of a male DB9 connector. This makes it suitable for use on the device side of the connection.

3. Screw Terminals:

   • The breakout connector features screw terminals, which allow for easy connection to external wiring. This feature is particularly useful when you need to create custom wiring setups, especially when interfacing RS232 communication with microcontrollers or other systems.

   • The screw terminals make it easy to securely connect and disconnect wires without soldering, which is helpful for quick prototyping and testing.

4. RS232 Compatibility:

   • It supports RS232 serial communication, which is commonly used in legacy systems, industrial devices, point-of-sale systems, or communication between computers and peripheral devices.

   • RS232 is often used for transmitting data in a serial format, one bit at a time, which makes this connector perfect for serial communication setups.

5. Easy Access to Pins:

   • The breakout connector makes it simple to access each of the 9 pins from the DB9 connector. This is useful when you need to wire individual signals from each pin for testing, custom wiring, or interfacing with other circuits.

6. Durable Construction:

   • The connector is made from durable materials, typically plastic or metal, to ensure reliability over time, especially when dealing with RS232 connections that may need to handle signals over longer distances.

7. Compact Size:

   • The connector is compact and easily mountable, making it easy to integrate into projects or devices where space may be limited.

Applications:

1. RS232 Communication:

   • The DB9 breakout connector is primarily used for RS232 serial communication between devices such as computers, terminals, modems, printers, and industrial control systems.

2. Prototyping:

   • This connector is useful for prototyping in electronics projects, especially when you need to interface RS232 devices with microcontrollers or other communication systems.

3. Custom Wiring:

   • The screw terminal connections allow you to custom wire connections for specific use cases, such as connecting to industrial controllers, serial devices, or other hardware that communicates via RS232.

4. Debugging and Testing:

   • The DB9 breakout connector is a useful tool for debugging and testing RS232 connections. It provides access to each pin, which allows easy testing of individual signals such as TX, RX, ground, and control lines like RTS or CTS.

5. Microcontroller Interface:

   • It is often used to interface RS232 serial devices with microcontrollers or development boards, such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or ESP32, via serial communication for data exchange.

Specifications:

• Connector Type: DB9 (9 pins)

• Gender: Female

• Terminals: Screw terminal block for easy wire connection

• Material: Typically made of plastic housing with metal pins

• Mounting Style: Can be panel-mounted or used in loose setups depending on design

• Operating Temperature: Typically -40°C to 85°C, suitable for most electronics applications

• RS232 Compatibility: Fully supports RS232 communication standards

• Pinout: Commonly follows the standard DB9 pinout for RS232 serial connections (e.g., TX, RX, GND, RTS, CTS, etc.)