
Chapter 4 EIA-232: DB-25 to DB-25 11
Digi DB-25 Connector Pin Assignments
DB-25 Software Handshaking (XON/XOFF) Cable
The following three-wire cable is often sufficient for a terminal, printer, or
other DTE device configured for software flow control.
Simple Terminal/Printer Cable
This cable is a three-wire null modem cable. Transmitted Data on one end
of the cable is connected to Received Data at the other end, and vice
versa. The male DB-25 end can be plugged directly into most serial
terminals and printers without any adapters. The female DB-25 end plugs
directly into any Digi DB-25 serial port.
DB-25 4-Wire Hardware Handshaking (DTR) Cable
The following four-wire cable is often sufficient for an older terminal, printer,
or other DTE device configured for DTR (hardware) flow control. However,
some terminals and printers may use a signal other than DTR for flow
control. In addition, some terminals and printers may have other cable
requirements. Consult your terminal or printer manual for this information.
For more universal compatibility, use a full-wired DB-25 terminal/printer
cable.
Chapter 2
EIA-232: DB-25 to DB-25
Signal Description DTE Use Pin #
GND Chassis Ground N/A Shell
TxD Transmitted Data Output 2
RxD Received Data Input 3
RTS Request to Send Output 4
CTS Clear to Send Input 5
DSR Data Set Ready Input 6
SG Signal Ground reference 7
DCD Data Carrier Detect Input 8
DTR Data Terminal Ready Output 20
RI Ring Indicator Input 22
DB-25 Female
(Digi End)
DB-25 Male
(Peripheral)
Signal Pin Pin Signal
TxD 2 connected to 3 RxD
RxD 3 connected to 2 TxD
SG 7 connected to 7 SG
GND shell connected to (via shield) shell GND
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