I don't think this can be done, but I was interested in connecting a data slicer to my netbook, but all I have is USB. Will a serial to USB adapter work? Something tells me you need a raw signal.
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I doubt it would work because the Data Slicer is making non-standard use of the pins.I don't think this can be done, but I was interested in connecting a data slicer to my netbook, but all I have is USB. Will a serial to USB adapter work? Something tells me you need a raw signal.
QKits Electronic Kits: PL2303, USB to RS232 Cable
That one looks as if it supports all pins and it's pretty cheap but I would still think any generic one should work anyway unless you are using something that is looking to use those pins beyond the regular RX / TX lines. What program are you planning on using?
As for your other question, a Serial to USB adapter employing the FTDI chipset is the only way to go.
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What program are you planning on using?
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There is one constant active channel so I just tune to that. The others seem pretty dead except for Can Air but that signal is weak.
What was the frequency?
A PL2303 is a USB, so NO.So I'm curious about the 4 level data slicer. I've always wanted to build one. It says there that you need a serial port and USB won't work, but will a PL2303 work? This is the one I found on eBay. RS232 RS 232 Serial to USB 2 0 PL2303 Cable Adapter Converter for Win 7 Mac OS | eBay
PDW doesn't use the normal RS-232 TxD/RxD lines, but uses the status lines (CTS, DSR, DTR). The 'abuse' of these lines for PDW purposes does not comply with the standard RS-232 protocol. If you have direct control over the serial port (i.e. through a physical port) you can sample these lines without a problem. If you use a USB to RS-232 converter, all serial communications goes through the converter's driver and PDW doesn't have direct control.