A: Yes. As serial
(RS-232) connectors vanished from modern
PCs, USB interfaces have become a simple and
inexpensive way to add a serial port.
USB serial interfaces tend to come with a
9-pin (male) connector, reflecting the type
most commonly used in recent times, whereas
the original series of Amiga computers had a
wider 25-pin (male) connector. As this
combination is no different than one
involving a PC with a built-in serial port,
the same null-modem serial
cable instructions apply to the
connection between the Amiga serial port and
the USB serial interface on the PC side.
USB serial interfaces come with either a
USB Type A or the more modern Type C plug
type. You should choose the one that fits
your PC.
Where possible, we recommend to choose a
USB serial interface for which drivers are
provided with the operating system or via
Windows Update, without requiring a separate
driver from the manufacturer. Look for
something like "Windows 11 Support" in the
product description. In our
experience, devices built around the FTDI
FT232RL chip have good driver support, and
often have a more persistent COM port number
across reboots, compared to some other chip
types. If you choose a device that uses a
different component (e.g. a chip by Prolific
Technology or others), be sure to check for
the availability of drivers for Windows 11,
or whatever your operating system is.
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