This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Adapters, Converters category on DigiKey.com
Adapters and converters are devices with specific connectors and circuitry to adapt between differing data communication protocols. Converted protocols include DisplayPort, DVI, Ethernet, HDMI, IDE, serial, USB, and VGA. Conversion circuitry is differentiated by the IC used and the interface required. Conversion interfaces include FIFO, IDE, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, SATA, TTL, and UART.
SelectionCharacteristics
Type: Indicates the style and configuration of the device.
Convert From (Adapter End): Indicates the style and configuration of the connector being converted from.
Convert To (Adapter End): Indicates the style and configuration of the connector being converted to.
Interface: Indication of which interface(s) or protocol(s) are used by the device to communicate with other components in the system.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the device such as ESD protecting or LED indicator.
Utilized IC / Part: Indicates the central integrated circuit the adapter/converter is designed around, if applicable.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | 301-1001-31 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 602-1625-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Digi |
| DESCRIPTION | SERIAL DEVICE SERVER 1-PORT |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | P440-89FM |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | TL1871-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Tripp Lite |
| DESCRIPTION | DB9 TO RJ45 MODULAR SERIAL ADAPT |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | BB-UH401-2KV |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 1165-1182-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Advantech Corp |
| DESCRIPTION | USB TO USB 1 PORT ISOLATOR - 2KV |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | USB2-H-5004 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 3477-USB2-H-5004-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Connective Peripherals Pte Ltd |
| DESCRIPTION | HI-SPEED USB TO 4-PORT ADAPTER |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |