Depends what you mean by a serial cable - Fibre, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, RS422, USB, HDMI, SMPTE292 are all examples of serial communications media.
RS232 max length 50 ft
Ethernet max length 100 m
http://www.lammertbies.nl/comm/info/RS-232_specs.html
The maximum length for a printer cable is 1 thousand million metres.
RS232 means "Recommended standard no. 232", EIA standard for serial communication Thirumalesha.....
50 feet is quoted as a maximum cable length for RS232 but that limit has been extended in practical applications to far longer distances. The practical limit depends on the data rate, the type of cable and the environment in which it is installed. RS232 is being replaced by other communication interfaces so although it can be extended further than the strict limit quoted by the standard, long cables will normally use other methods.
Data Terminal Equipment (Serial)
rs232
RS232 is a communications protocol for electronic devices to exchange information
rs232 isfaster than rs449
Yes, you can get a USB to RS232 converter (aka USB to Serial).
Difference between Rs232 and RS485 is Only Distance RS232 is not for long or far distance .. but RS485 can be use for LONGEST distance ..RS232 is single ended communication where as RS485 is Differential communication.Max.no of receivers in RS232 is only ONE, whereas in RS485 is 32.Max.no of transmitters in RS232 is only ONE whereas in RS485 is 32.IN RS232 there is no pin to change from transmitter mode receiver mode. But, In RS485 have DE pin to set transmitter mode and RI to set receiver mode.
One can purchase a RS232 cable at most electronic stores. A few common examples of stores that have RS232 cables for sale are Best Buy, Radio Shack, and Fry's.
Ethernet is a networking interconnect system that allows multiple communication paths to exist simultaneously. It provides high speed communiction. Most new computers have at least one Ethernet interface. These interfaces usually include DC electrical isolation with a transformer. Generally fewer feet of cable would be needed than for an RS232 system. Maximum copper wire cable length is 100 meters (328 ft) without repeaters. This means that from an Ethernet switch (this not a mechanical switch) centrally located you can serve machines within a 200 meter diameter. If your CNC has a built-in Ethernet capability you may have some features that make file transfer easy. Ethernet provides good ground loop noise immunity. We have an Ethernet to RS232 device identified as E232 that allows any HAAS and some others to connect to an Ethernet network and work at 115.2 kbaud. RS232 as normally used is a direct electrical connection from your computer to CNC. This has some major problems. Ground loop noise sensitivity, easily damaged from electrical faults, limited cable length. Working cable length is inversely proportional to cable length. RS232 is low cost. We have another product, I232, that provides electrical isolation (greatly reduces noise problems and damage from electrical faults), high baud rate at long distances. With the I232 system we can send error free data at 115.2 kbaud over a 4000 ft cable with 1000 V RMS 60 Hz applied to the interconnect cable. That is a +/-1414 V signal. The I232 System is an RS232 to RS232 interconnect system.
I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) is a serial communication protocol that uses two wire lines for communication, allowing multiple devices to be connected in a network. RS232 (Recommended Standard 232) is a serial communication standard that uses a single wire for data transfer and is commonly used for connecting devices like modems, printers, and GPS receivers. Additionally, RS232 uses voltage levels for signaling while I2C uses open-drain signals.
It can be either.