2012年6月25日星期一

Somthing about USB Converters

Nowadays it seems that just about everything can be connected to a computer's USB port. We've all witnessed those crucial office accessories including USB Missile Launchers and mug warmers, but it's not just computers that take advantage from USB connectivity - a great deal of TVs, Hi-Fi and promotional music equipment feature USB support. Likewise, many new cars now contain USB connections for playing MP3 files from flash drives, or for connecting an iPod or other digital audio player. Even some motorcycles currently feature onboard USB ports for data analysis and engine remapping.

Nevertheless, for less exotic computer applications, there are a great amount of USB converter and adapter cables which enable various devices to be plugged into a USB port. A great example of one of these is a USB to Serial cable. Most modern personal computers are no longer shipped with 9 or 25 way serial ports. While this may not be a serious issue for most office and home users, it can be a problem for user who want to connect to older EPOS, laboratory and process control equipment, in particular as these kind of devices are often not easy (or cheap) to update or replace. A USB
to serial converter cable is a simple, low cost solution for this kind of application.

Likewise, if you've acquired a faithful old printer or plotter in your office, USB to Parallel converters are provided to enable you to remain in application when your computers are updated.

It's not just older devices which can be connected utilizing USB converter cables though. It's also possible to connect more modern 'non USB' equipment. For instance, monitors and projectors can be connected to USB ports. There are many USB to VGA and USB to DVI cables on the market today. These are an extremely helpful solution for laptop users who need to connect to multiple monitors.

For audio and recording applications, USB audio cables are also offered. These cables enable users to connect to a tool or microphone to a computer for home recording.

These are just a few instances of the a lot of USB converters and adapters that are available. As you can see, there's much more to the simple USB cable than just a lead to plug into your printer. No matter how unusual your device is, if you look hard enough, there's probably a USB converter cable that will connect to it.

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