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RJ11 Serial: Macintosh Mini-DIN-8 to RJ11 Serial Adapter

 

This adapter interfaces between APO-standard 6-wire 6-position RJ11 RS-232 cables and Macintosh Mini DIN-8 Serial Ports.

RJ11 Socket

Mini DIN-8 Male

Signal

1

1

handshake out

2

3

transmit to transmit-

3

4

transmit ground to signal ground

4-8

jumper signal ground to receive+

4

8

receive ground to receive+ (which is jumpered to signal ground)

5

5

receive to receive+

6

2

handshake in

Pin assignment for RJ11 socket.

RJ11 pinout

The cable portion of the adapter should ideally be about 3" long, but longer is permissable if it simplifies manufacturing.