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- Modular Plug to DB25 port: This convertor is becoming increasingly more
- popular as the room on a computer or computer board becomes more limited.
- By using a modular(RJ45) size plug, less space is required on the back of
- the computer or peripheral. Space really becomes an issue as laptops and
- other small systems increase in popularity.
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- The modular port takes the place of a DB25 port on a device. This limits
- the number of pins available for RS232 compatibility to only 8. With most
- devices, this does not pose a problem in asynchronous environments. However
- with synchronous devices, this does not appear to be practical yet.
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- When noting the pin numbers, be sure that you are looking at the modular
- port from the right perspective. The SCS program always looks at the port
- with the snaplock piece on the bottom, with the end of the port facing the
- user. The port is similar to the wall phone outlet in your home.
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- Press any key to continue