[need info]about serial ports

[v0xyzzz]

i need a technical data about the serial ports at the PC.. especially about the maximum current ratings.. anyone can help me? if you have a complete technical data, could you please tell me?

thanks.

 

[Papabravo]

The question is a little vague. The first thing to consider is that the traditional DB-9 or the older but still present DB-25 connectors have contacts in them which can sustain up to 1 Amp. I don't think that is what you are asking however.

There are no pins in a serial port connector that are intended for delivering power. There is a signal ground. Each of the other pins is an RS-232 signal. Those signals may be capable of 10-20 ma. Each serial connector will be different and there are no standards that I am aware of that deal with current sourcing.

The inputs have a reasonable impedance, of 3K to 7K, and should not require significant current to drive.

 

[jess]

Google "Serial Port", "RS 232" and "Serial Port Cables" or "RS 232 Cables" you will get a wealth of sites offering good (and probably bad) information. I've done that in the past but don't have any specific sites handy now.

The info will not necessarily apply to your particular computer since each manufacturer may implement the Serial Port somewhat differently when it comes to rated current.

Jess, w4pqk

 

[v0xyzzz]

thanks.... I've tried the google, but I'll try again...

 

[jess]

Try googling:

Serial Port Specifications
Serial Port Current limits
RS232 currents
RS232 specifications

Try this link to the RS232 standard
https://www.camiresearch.com/Data_Com_Basics/RS232_standard.html

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Good luck, Jess