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2 Port RS232 Mini PCI Express Serial Card w/ 16950 UART

MPEX2S952

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Add two RS232 serial ports to an Embedded System with a mini PCI-Express slot

$89.99 USD

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The MPEX2S952 2-port Mini PCI Express serial card turns a mini-PCIe slot into two RS232 (DB9) serial ports - a cost-saving solution for adding legacy serial support for embedded systems that aren't normally compatible.

The adapter card features a native PCI Express single chip design, which allows you to take advantage of full PCI Express capability by providing improved speed and reliability while reducing the load applied to the CPU by as much as 48% over conventional "bridge chip" serial cards .

Designed and constructed to provide long-lasting durability and reliability, the 2-Port Mini PCI Express RS232 Serial Card is backed by our Lifetime Warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Application Diagrams

MPEX2S952 Application Diagram 1

MPEX2S952 Application Diagram 2

The StarTech.com Advantage

Native single chip design means up to 48% less load on your CPU which is critical for small embedded PCs that use low power, low MHz CPUs
The smallest form factor available for internally adding serial ports to any embedded system
Backed by a StarTech.com free lifetime warranty

Features

Compliant with PCI Express base specifications revision 1.1a
High Performance Dual Channel Oxford 16950 UART
Native single-Chip, single lane PCI Express
Two high speed RS-232 serial ports with data transfer rate up to 460.8 Kbps
128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver
Asynchronous baud rates up to 15Mbps
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
Includes two 30cm IDC to DB9 serial cables

Applications

Add serial ports to industrial embedded computers and systems
Add serial RS232 control to an embedded or slim media center/media server
Additional ports to slimline POS systems
Connect to any motherboard with a PCI Express mini slot

Product Numbers

Dell Harmony	A3926758
TechData Dis	10546739
ASI Distribution USA	102797
Ingram Micro USA	CT8874
Synnex US	STA-MPEX2S952
UPC Code	065030840019

Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Technical Specifications

Warranty Information
Warranty	Lifetime
Hardware
Port Style	Dongle (Included)
Ports	2
Interface	serial
Bus Type	Mini PCI Express
Card Type	Embedded
Chipset ID	PLX/Oxford - OXPCIe952
Connector(s)
Connector Type(s)	1 - Mini PCI Express x1 (52 pin) Male
External Ports	2 - DB-9 (9 pin; D-Sub) Male
Performance
Serial Protocol	RS-232
Max Baud Rate	460.8 Kbps
Data Bits	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
FIFO	128 Bytes
Flow Control	None, Xon/Xoff, RTS/CTS
Parity	None, Odd, Even, Space, Mark
Stop Bits	1, 1.5, 2
Software
OS Compatibility	Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64), XP(32/64), 2000 Windows® Server 2008 R2, 2003(32/64) Linux 2.4.x and up
Microsoft WHQL Certified	Yes
Physical Characteristics
Color	Green
Product Length	2 in [50 mm]
Product Width	1.2 in [30 mm]
Product Height	0.4 in [10 mm]
Product Weight	0.2 oz [6 g]
Environmental
Humidity	5~85% RH
Operating Temperature	-10°C to 80°C (14°F to 176°F)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 100°C (-4°F to 212°F)
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight	4.9 oz [140 g]
What's in the Box
Included in Package	1 - 2 Port Mini-PCIe Serial Card
	2 - DB9 ribbon cable
	1 - LP4 to 6 pin power cable
	1 - Driver CD
	1 - Instruction Manual