The StarTech.com 2 Port PCI RS232 Serial Adapter Card is designed for users who need to connect legacy serial devices to modern PCs. It provides two high-speed serial ports using the 16C950 UART, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of older hardware. This card is ideal for industrial, networking, or embedded applications where RS-232 communication is still required. The card supports high data transfer rates, making it suitable for environments that demand reliable and fast serial communication.
The card offers data transfer rates of up to 15 Mbps in asynchronous mode and 60 Mbps in isochronous mode, which is significantly faster than older serial cards. It uses a 32-bit 33 MHz PCI interface and is compatible with PCI Bus specification 2.2 and Power Management 1.0. The inclusion of a full 128-byte receiver and transmitter FIFO helps reduce CPU overhead and improve data throughput. The card also supports automated flow control and adjustable IRQ trigger levels for better system performance.
Installation is straightforward with full step-by-step instructions provided. The card is backward compatible with various UARTs like 16C450, 16C550, 16C650, and 16C750, making it easy to integrate into existing systems. It supports IRQ sharing, which helps prevent conflicts and saves system resources. The card is designed for use with 9-pin external serial devices such as modems, mice, ISDN adapters, and label printers.
The card comes with a limited lifetime warranty and meets RoHS standards for environmental compliance. It is a reliable solution for users who need to maintain connectivity with legacy serial devices without the need for additional adapters or converters. However, it requires a PCI slot on the motherboard, which may not be available on newer mini-ITX or small form factor systems.
Brand: StarTech.com
Model: PCI2S950
Specifications: 2 Port PCI RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16950 UART, Data Transfer Rate up to 15 Mbps (Asynchronous), 60 Mbps (Isochronous), 32-bit 33 MHz PCI Interface
Features: Backward compatible with 16C450, 16C550, 16C650, and 16C750 UARTs, Full 128-byte FIFO, Automated Flow Control, IRQ Sharing, Plug-and-Play Installation
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