StarTech - PEX1S952 - 1 Port Native PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16950 UART

The PEX1S952 1 Port Native PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16950 UART adds an RS232 (DB9) Serial Port with data rates up to 460 Kbps to a computer through an available PCI Express slot, while relying on a native, single-chip design (Oxford OXPCIe952) that harnesses the capability of true PCI Express - ensuring maximum performance and reliability and reducing the load applied to the CPU by as much as 48% over conventional serial cards.

Compatible with a broad range of operating systems including Windows® and Linux for easy integration, the PEX1S952 PCI Express Serial Card also features an optional half-height/low profile bracket that allows the card to be installed in virtually any computer case, regardless of the case form factor.

Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

StarTech.com Advantage

• Native single-Chip, single lane PCI Express offers increased performance, for up to 48% less CPU load
• Data transfer rates of up to 460 Kbps for efficient serial device performance
• Pre-configured for standard profile systems but includes a low profile bracket for versatility

Features

• One high speed RS-232 serial port with data transfer rate up to 460.8 Kbps
• 128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver
• Includes half-height mounting bracket
• Native single-Chip, single lane PCI Express
• Selectable power output on pin 9 for the serial port
• Single chip design optimizes speed and reliability
• Automated in-band software flow control using programmable Xon/Xoff in both directions
• Automated out-of-band hardware flow control using Tx/Rx/RTS/CTS/DSR/DTR/DCD/RI/GND
• High Performance Single Channel Oxford 950 UART
• Compliant with PCI Express base specifications revision 1.0a

Applications

• POS retail applications in grocery stores, and any other retail store to control keyboards, cash drawers, receipt printers, card readers / card swipes, scales, and elevated displays on poles
• Self service automated machines and kiosks to control serial devices such as scales, touchscreens, magnetic card readers, bar code scanners, receipt printers, label printers
• Bank teller workstations in either full profile or low profile versions to control their serial devices such as cash drawers, card readers / card swipes, printers, keypads / pinpads, pen pads
• Standard ATM automated teller machines to control keypads, receipt printer, card readers / card swipes, touchscreen LCD's, camera control, etc.
• Used to control multiple surveillance / security cameras in a parking structure, office building, etc.