Most commonly the USB data signals are converted to either RS-232, RS-485, RS-422, or TTL-level UART serial data. JSTOR ( October 2012) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Ī USB-to-serial adapter or simply USB adapter is a type of protocol converter that is used for converting USB data signals to and from serial communications standards ( serial ports).Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.įind sources: 'USB-to-serial adapter' – news Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. This article needs additional citations for verification.