USB Connectivity

USB has moved beyond the desktop. Now used in point-of-sale, medical and industrial equipment, USB provides a universal solution for device connectivity. B&B Electronics offers a wide range of USB equipment, including USB to serial converters, i.e. USB to RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 as well as robust, isolated USB hubs, surge suppression, USB extension, cabling and more.

Endless Possibilities with Your Local USB Port!
Endless Options Too -- RS-232 or RS-422/485, isolated or non-isolated, 1/2/4 ports, mini, inline, panel, or DIN rail mount, industrial high-retention connectors, wide temperature range and more. Plug these converters into a USB port on your computer, laptop, or hub. Automatically configures as additional COM port(s). Vista drivers now included.

Hold On To Your USB Connections! Most B&B Electronics USB Converters feature industrial strength, high-retention Type B USB connectors. Connector design meets rugged Class1 Div2 withdrawal requirements of 15N. Never again worry about a loose USB connection - just look for the orange connector!

Inline USB to RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 Converters (Isolated & Non-Isolated)
Mini, Inline USB to RS-232, RS-485 Converters
Panel Mount USB to RS-232, RS-422/485 Converters with Optional Isolation
DIN Rail Mount, Isolated USB to RS-232, RS-422/485 Converters
USB to Serial Converters - USB to RS-232/422/485 non-isolated, 1-16 ports
USB to Serial - USB to RS232 Cable

The USB standard calls for a maximum range of 5 meters, but you can extend this useful protocol up to 100 meters (330 feet) over standard UTP cabling and up to 500 meters (1640 feet) on fiber using these devices. They are fully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification and deliver all of the benefits of USB, including remote device powering, Plug-and-play operation, and cross-platform flexibility. Complete with power supplies and 1 meter USB cable when required.

AnywhereUSB is the first remote networking solution to utilize USB over IP technology, making it easy to connect USB devices anywhere on a wired or wireless LAN, while eliminating the need for locally-attached host PCs.

USB is intended to be a user friendly, hot plug-and-play bus for desktop applications. With the growing popularity and wide public acceptance for this protocol, USB has recently become the standard connection in the PC environment. Devices such as data acquisition, serial, parallel, Ethernet, etc., can now be connected to USB through bridges. These bridges extend the desktop into environments not originally foreseen for USB applications.

Isolated USB Hub
Non-Isolated USB Hubs

Single stage surge protectors Protection that fits your budget. These single stage surge protectors offer a high degree of protection at a budget-minded price.

Unique cabling technology allows USB devices to receive power from a basic PC instead of external power supplies. This frees up valuable space and eliminates more potential points of failure.

Data Acquisition System provides quick and easy Plug N Play connection to any USB equipped computer. The USB Host connection provides fast sampling and powers the module, minimizing additional hardware, converters, or power supplies.

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) specification calls for a maximum cable length of 5 meters (16.5 feet). B&B Electronics provides cable to extend shorter cables to the maximum allowable, and also cabling devices that allow you to extend the range beyond 5 meters, and still stay within the specification.