Add 2 high-speed RS-232 Serial ports to your laptop via a 54mm ExpressCard slot
The EC2S55254 2-Port Serial ExpressCard (54mm) adds 2 RS232 serial ports to your laptop using an available 54mm ExpressCard slot. The adapter features a native chipset that provides reliability and performance improvements, as well as lower CPU loads and power consumption, over conventional bridge-chip serial ExpressCards.
This high-performance RS232 ExpressCard adapter includes a breakout cable that uses the full 54mm ExpressCard form factor, for a perfect fit and additional durability. Designed for use with laptop computers that are equipped with 54mm ExpressCard slots, this 2-Port serial ExpressCard offers a broad operating system compatibility list that includes Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, for simple integration into almost any system.
Backed by a StarTech.com Lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.
The StarTech.com Advantage
? High-performance single-chip design optimizes speed, reliability, and power, while reducing CPU load by as much as 48% over conventional (bridge chip) adapters
? Full width 54mm ExpressCard is the perfect fit for business laptops, ensuring a long life without damaging the card, or your computer
? The included breakout cable spreads/spaces out the 2 serial ports, to avoid crowded peripheral connections
Features
? Two 16C450/550 compatible UART serial ports
? Supports baud rates up to 128000bps
? 256 Byte deep transmit/receive FIFO
? Breakout cable included
? Fully compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Revision 1.0a
? Supports PCIe Power Management Applications
? Add serial ports to newer systems that don't offer integrated RS232 connections, or expand the number of available RS232 ports
? Perfect for mobile administrators who are required to connect to and configure routers, switches and industrial serial devices
? Embedded system coding, building, and diagnostics
? POS retail applications in grocery and other store locations to control keyboards, cash drawers, receipt printers, card readers / card swipes, scales, and elevated displays
? Control surveillance / security cameras in parking structures, office buildings, etc
Technical Specifications
Warranty Lifetime
Bus Type 54mm ExpressCard
Interface serial
Number of Ports 2
Product Height 0.79 in [20 mm]
Product Length 4.72 in [120 mm]
Product Weight 1.73 oz [49 g]
Product Width 2.32 in [59 mm]
Shipping (Package) Weight 0.57 lb [0.26 kg]
Max Baud Rate 128000bps
Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Flow Control None , RTS/CTS
Stop Bits 1, 1.5, 2
FIFO 256 byte
Humidity 0~60% RH
Operating Temperature 0øC to 70øC (32øF to 158øF)
Storage Temperature -40øC to 150øC (-40øF to 302øF)
External Ports 2 - DB-9 (9 pin; D-Sub) Male
Chipset ID Moschip MS9922CV-AA
Microsoft WHQL Certified Yes
OS Compatibility Windows 7 (32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64)/ XP(32/64)/ 2000 Windows Server 2003(32/64)/ 2000 Linux(2.6.x+), Mac OS X(10.4+)
Carton Quantity 60