USB Connectivity

USB connectivity has moved beyond the desktop. Now used in point-of-sale, medical and industrial equipment, industrial 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 other USB connectivity devices.

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 USB to serial port 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!

Heavy Duty USB to Serial Converters
Inline USB to RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 Converters (Isolated & Non-Isolated)
Quatech USB 2.0 Serial Adapters
Quatech Industrial USB 2.0 Serial Adapters
Quatech USB Single Port Serial Adapters
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
Quatech USB to Serial Converter - USB to RS232/422/485 non-isolated, 1-16 ports
USB to Serial - USB to RS232 Cable

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. Industrial USB hub devices such as data acquisition, serial, parallel, Ethernet, etc., can now be connected to USB through bridges. These USB connectivity bridges extend the desktop into environments not originally foreseen for USB applications.

Rugged Industrial USB Hubs
Non-Isolated Industrial USB Hubs
OEM Hubs
USB Isolators

Protect and Isolate USB enabled devices. These USB isolators are strong enough for Industrial, Medical, and Hospital applications. 1 port and multi-port designs available.

Rugged USB Isolators
USB Port Guardian
1 Port USB to USB Isolators
Rugged Industrial USB Hubs

Our USB over Ethernet solutions allow you to connect your USB enabled devices over your local area network quickly and easily.

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. These USB connectivity solutions 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.

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.

CONEC IP67 cables and connectors meet Ethernet/IP ODVA standards for harsh environments.

Whether retrofitting an existing installation or designing a new system, your equipment may not all have a common protocol to communicate with. ICP DAS offers a wide selection of serial connectivity devices, allowing diversified industrial data communication and protocol conversion.

Bridge between the computer and analog camera, VCR, camcorder or any video source with Quatech's new USB Audio & Video Grabber. The USB Audio & Video grabber is the ideal companion for portable A/V application. Now with Real-time MPEG 1/2/4 recording, now have a powerful video application on hand.