StarTech Low Profile PCIe Serial Card w/ 16550 UART

Add a RS-232 serial port to your standard or small form factor computer through a PCI Express expansion slot

The PEX1S553LP PCI Express Serial Card turns a PCI Express slot into an RS232 (DB9) serial connection.

The card is constructed using a native single chip design that lets you harness the full capability offered by PCI Express (PCIe), while reducing the load applied to the CPU by as much as 48% over conventional bridge chip serial cards.

The PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card is compatible with a broad range of operating systems, including Windows® and Linux Kernel 2.6.11 to 4.11.x, and ships with a low profile/half-height bracket installed, but includes an optional full profile bracket that lets you add a serial port to virtually any computer (regardless of the case form factor).

FEATURES

• 1 PORT SERIAL CARD: Serial controller card w/ 16550 UART based on ASIX MCS9922CV-AA, allows 1× DB9 port w/bi-directional RS232 speeds up to 460.8Kbps per port, available 256 byte FIFO buffer; Upgraded version of our popular card PEX1S552LP
• OPTIONAL CONFIGURABLE POWER: PCI Express RS232 serial adapter card provides choice of 12v, 5v, or none through pin 9
• STANDARD PROFILE & LOW PROFILE BRACKET: PCIe serial card comes w/ a low profile bracket pre-installed & 1× full profile bracket is incl for versatile install; Supports Windows & Linux
• VERSATILE APPLICATIONS: For low/standard profile desktop/servers w/ uses in point of sale terminals, PLCs, control/automation in factories, scientific sensors, medical equipment, scanner, oscilloscope
• THE IT PRO’S CHOICE: Designed and built for IT Professionals, this PCIe serial adapter card is backed for life, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance
• Applications
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
• The StarTech.com Advantage
  • Native single-Chip, single lane PCI Express; 48% less cpu load, and increased performance
  • Pre-configured for low profile/half-height systems but includes a full profile bracket for versatility
  • Easy to install and use with full step-by-step instructions saving time and hassle
• This product is a replacement for our PEX1S552LP card.
• Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Warranty Information:
  • Warranty: 2 Years
• Connector(s):
  • Connector Type(s): 1 – PCI Express x1
  • Internal Ports: 1 – LP4 (4 pin; Large Drive Power)
  • External Ports: 1 – DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub)
• Environmental:
  • Operating Temperature: –10°C to 80°C (14°F to 176°F)
  • Storage Temperature: 20°C to 100°C (-4°F to 212°F)
  • Humidity: 5~85% RH
• Hardware:
  • Ports: 1
  • Interface: Serial
  • Bus Type: PCI Express
  • Card Type: Low Profile (SP bracket incl.)
  • Port Style: Integrated on Card
  • Chipset ID: ASIX – MCS9922CV-AA
• Packaging Information:
  • Package Height: 1.3 in \[32 mm\]
  • Package Length: 6.9 in \[17.4 cm\]
  • Shipping (Package) Weight: 4.6 oz \[130 g\]
  • Package Width: 5.6 in \[14.3 cm\]
• Performance:
  • Serial Protocol: RS-232
  • Max Baud Rate: 460.8 Kbps
  • FIFO:
    • TX: 1 Byte
    • RX: 1–255 Byte (depending on mode)
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Weight of Product: 1.6 oz \[44 g\]
  • Color: Green
  • Material: Steel
  • Product Length: 4.1 in \[10.5 cm\]
  • Product Width: 3.1 in \[80 mm\]
  • Product Height: 0.8 in \[2 cm\]
• Software:
  • OS Compatibility:
    • Windows® DOS, 95, 98SE, 2000, CE 5.0/6.0, Embedded System 2009, POS Ready 2009, XP Embedded, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
    • Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
    • Mac OS X® 10.4 to 10.10
    • Linux kernel 2.6.x to 4.11.x LTS Versions only
  • Microsoft WHQL Certified: Yes
• What’s in the Box:
  • Included in Package:
    • 1 – 1 Port PCI-Express Serial Card
    • 1 – Full Profile Bracket
    • 1 – Driver CD
    • 1 – Instruction Manual