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Originally Posted by gnexus View Post
Fry's also has a
USB-2925 USB TO 2xDB9 Adapter

It contains a MOSChip MCS7720 controller. There is a link to the datasheet on the product page. You also get an extra DB9 serial port you can use for something else as an added benefit! The MCS7720 outputs at CMOS level 3.3V so it should interface nice with the tablet. You need to bypass the HIN 213 RS232 line level converter on the PCB. Don't go straight out from the 12V DB9 port or that will fry the tablet!
Hey. I picked up this exact USB to serial adapter to use for a 3.3 volt Linux router project. It has the MCS7720 and two HIN213 chips as you describe.

My question: How exactly do I go about bypassing the HIN213 chips?

Here is photo of the board:
http://flickr.com/photos/24074654@N0...63728/sizes/l/

thanks.