Frequently Asked Questions
RS232/RS485/RS422 QUESTIONS
3) IS THERE AN EASY WAY TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN RS232 DTE AND A DCE?
Answer: Yes, by looking at the connectors used on the RS232 ports. DTEs (Data Terminal Equipments) use male DB9 or DB25 connectors, whereas DCEs (Data Circuit-termination Equipments) use female DB9 or DB25 connectors.
