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 RS-232 Port Buffer – Hardware protection
Hardware devices, Port Buffer, RS-232, Serial ports, ZIF Socket
I am looking for a device that attaches between the RS-232 port on a computer (in this case a laptop) and a Serial device (in this case an old programmable logic controller) that acts as a signal buffer. I'm NOT looking for something that stores data, rather I'm looking for a device that will protect the port on the laptop from spikes as well as improperly wired or damaged ports on the PLC machines. I'm looking at making my own, with a ZIF socket so that a damaged buffer chip (probably a MAX232) can be swapped out quickly, but I don't want to re invent the wheel is a similar device exists. Thanks!

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ASKED: March 11, 2009  1:35 PM
UPDATED: March 11, 2009  1:50 PM
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Try <a href="http://www.blackbox.com">Blackbox</a> or <a href="http://www.mcmelectronics.com/">MCM Electronics</a>. Both have lots of electronic components that might fit your requirements.
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