StarTech.com PEX2S953LP 2-Port PCIe RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16950 UART

StarTech 2-port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card, PCIe Serial DB9 Controller Card 16950 UART, Low Profile, Windows and Linux, TAA

Enhance your computer's connectivity with the StarTech.com PEX2S953LP 2-Port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card. Designed to add two reliable RS232 (DB9) serial ports through a PCIe slot, this card enables seamless communication with serial devices such as printers, card readers, PIN pads, and modems at speeds of up to 921.4Kbps per port. Its compatibility with industry-standard 16950 UART and support for Windows XP and Linux makes it suitable for a wide range of applications including point of sale, industrial automation, scientific instrumentation, and medical equipment. The card features a durable ASIX AX99100 chipset and is PCIe 1.1 compliant, ensuring stable and efficient performance. It provides a 256-byte FIFO buffer on both transmit and receive channels, which helps maintain data integrity during high-speed transfers. The card also offers configurable power output options—12V, 5V, or none—via Pin 9, supporting up to 2A, with each port independently adjustable. Its low-profile design, with a pre-installed bracket and an included full-profile option, ensures compatibility with various case sizes and configurations. Backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support, this serial adapter is a dependable choice for IT professionals seeking a versatile and reliable expansion solution for their systems.

Features:

• StarTech.com Advantage: IT professionals' choice for over 30 years; lifetime warranty with free 24/5 North America tech support

• Versatile Applications: Suitable for point of sale terminals, PLCs, factory automation, scientific sensors, medical equipment, scanners, and oscilloscopes

• Low Profile Brackets Pre-Installed: Comes with a pre-installed low-profile bracket and an additional full-profile bracket for flexible installation; supports Windows XP and newer, Linux

• Optional Configurable Power: Provides choice of 12V, 5V, or no power output through Pin 9, supporting up to 2A; each port is individually configurable

• 2 Port Serial Card: Features two DB9 ports based on the 16950 UART, supporting bi-directional RS232 speeds up to 921.6Kbps, with 256-byte FIFO buffers and support for 9th data bit