Portable Two Directional Converter is built around the PL-2303HX processor chip which is a good all round processor suitable for sound applications. The Two Directional Converter is a port-powered small and convenient ultra portable adapter without need of external power supply. The Two Directional Converter efficiently converts USB signals to half-duplex RS-485 signals and vice versa. The Portable Two Directional Converter is fully compatible with Windows 98Se, ME, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Server 2008, Vista, Windows 7but has only limited compatibility with Mac and Linux