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 |
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RS-232 (DB-9) |
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RS-232 (DB-25) |
DB-25 with FA-100 |
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USB Type-A |
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3-pin |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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