Communication cables

This page references the known cables to interact with CASIO calculators, using the ports described in Communication ports.

Device →

Host ↓

3-pin

PXH-A16

USB Mini-B

USB Type-C

RS-232 (DB-9)

SB-87

SB-305

RS-232 (DB-25)

DB-25 with FA-100

USB Type-A

SB-88, Util’Pocket USB cable

SB-300

USB Type-A to Mini-B

USB Type-A to Type-C

3-pin

SB-62

SB-62 cable

This 3-pin to 3-pin cable is provided with most graphic calculators by CASIO. It allows for calculator to calculator communication.

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SB-62 cable connecting two CASIO fx units. – Section 21-1 (page 400), fx-9750G PLUS User’s Guide, CASIO.

SB-87 / SB-125 / SB-150 / SB-155 cable

The SB-87 / SB-125 / SB-150 / SB-155 cables are the DB-9 to 3-pin cables used with the IBM PC in the 1990s.

Note

The different denominations are likely due to different hardware revisions or manufacturers.

See Histoire du câble Casio DB9 SB-87/125/150/155 FA-120/121/122 (in French) for more information.

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SB-87 cable. Source: Histoire du câble Casio DB9 SB-87/125/150/155 FA-120/121/122

SB-88 cable

The SB-88 and SB-88(A) cables are the USB Type-A to 3-pin cables distributed with early 2000s fx-9860G derived models, as well as the AlgebraFX derivatives in the same period.

See Comment c’est fait un câble Casio FA-123/124 USB / SB-88 ? (in French) for more information on the internals of this cable.

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Depiction of an SB-88(A) cable. Source: casio880.com

9-9 pin SB-90 cable

This cable is used to connect two PV-S1600 or Classpad 300 (if not using an SB-62) together, in conjunction with two SB-305 cables.

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Two CASIO PV-S1600 units connected together using two SB-305 cables, separated by a 9-9 pin SB-90 cable. – “Communication entre deux appareils PV”, Section 12 (page 124), PV-S1600, Mode d’emploi

3-9 pin SB-90 cable

This cable is used to connect a PV-S1600 or Classpad 300 with a CASIO SF/CSF/NX unit, in conjunction with a SB-305 cable and a 9-9 pin SB-90 cable.

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A CASIO PV-S1600 unit and a CASIO SF/CSF/NX unit connected together using an SB-305 cable, a 9-9 pin SB-90 cable, and a 3-9 pin SB-90 cable. – “Communication entre un appareil PV et un appareil BN”, section 12 (page 128), PV-S1600, Mode d’emploi

SB-300 cable

This USB Type A to PXH-A16 cable is used to connect a Classpad 300 to a PC through a USB port.

See PXH-A16 port for more information on the cable’s pinout.

SB-305 cable

This DB-9 to PXH-A16 cable is used to connect a Classpad 300 to a PC through a DB-9 port, or to other devices; see 9-9 pin SB-90 cable and 3-9 pin SB-90 cable for more information.

FA-100 adapter

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Util’Pocket CASIO calculator / PC cable

This USB Type-A to 3-pin cable was made by Util-Pocket, a defunct French electronics vendor.

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CASIO / PC USB cable by Util-Pocket. Source: Util-Pocket USB cable (Wayback Machine)

USB Type-A to Mini-B cables

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USB Type-A to Type-C cables

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