| Product Type | Serial Card |
| Form Factor | Plug-in card (low profile and full-height brackets included) |
| Chipset | 16C1050 UART |
| LED Indicators | TX/RX Activity LEDs |
| Bracket Types Included | Standard and Low Profile |
| Power Output on Pin 9 | 5V or 12V (configurable) |
| MTBF | 2,532,691 hours |
| Power Requirements | From PCIe Bus |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
STARTECH PCI Express Serial Card, PCIe to RS232 (DB9)

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- Integrated 16C1050 UART ensures stable and compatible communication with legacy RS232 devices.
- LED status indicators allow for easy troubleshooting and monitoring of serial data transmission.
- Supports inline power delivery (5V/12V) through pin 9 for powered serial peripherals, adding flexibility.
Product Overview
Connect a serial RS232 (DB9) device using this PC Serial Card. Supports 16C1050 UART. LED lights to monitor activity on the PCI express DB9 card - The UART PCIe card supplies 5/12V over pin 9. Continue using legacy hardware with this RS232 PCIe cardSpecifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
| Enclosure Type | Metal |
| Product Length | 80 mm |
| Product Width | 22 mm |
| Product Height | 120 mm |
| Weight | 60 g |
| Product Color | Black |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Interface | Not Applicable |
| Licensing Requirements | None |
| Cloud-Based Monitoring | Not Supported |
Interfaces
| Interface Type | PCI Express (PCIe) x1 |
| Port Type | RS-232 (DB9 Male) |
| Port Count | 1 |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 921.6 Kbps |
| FIFO Buffer | 256-byte transmit/receive FIFO |
| Surge Protection | 15kV ESD protection on all RS-232 lines |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| CE Certified | Yes |
| FCC Compliant | Yes |
| REACH Compliant | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
| Hardware Security Features | 15kV ESD protection on all signal lines |