To Your Basket Ordering Information Part Number: S13-SERIAL-INT-CONN Price: $11.75 Weight: 0.15 lbs The new BrainStem connector. This connector plugs directly into a module and offers conversion from TTL to RS-232 levels. Included are indicator LED's for host serial power and stem logic power.

More Details:

The interface connector has a female four pin connector on one end, which plugs directly into the BrainStem GP 1.0 module, or the BrainStem Moto 1.0 Module. On the other end is a female DB9 connector, which can plug into your Windows serial cable, or be used with the USB 1.1 to Serial Adapter which can be used with your Mac or Windows USB hub.

The CTS and RTS lines are also connected and exposed although not used by the 4-pin BrainStem connector. These can be seperately wired for other uses in your application.

Interface Example

Dimensions:

Dimensions are in inches.

DB9 Pinout:

The pinout for the DB9 connector is as follows:

Additional Information:

If your BrainStem module is mounted in a tight spot (such as the BrainStem PPRK) where this connector will not fit, we also offer an extender cable as an add-on part. (this extender cable is sold seperately)

Extender Cable Example

This interface connector works well with 5V TTL logic but it is also 3.3V tolerant and can be powered by 3.3V as well.

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