| Product Type | PCIe Serial Adapter Card |
| Form Factor | Low-profile and standard height |
| Chipset | 16C1050 UART |
| Power Requirements | Powered via PCI Express slot |
| Bracket Included | Full-height and low-profile brackets included |
StarTech 4-Port PCIe Serial Card RS-232/422/485 with ESD, TAA, Linux/Windows

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- Supports RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 protocols independently on each port via simple DIP switch configuration.
- Provides robust power and signal flexibility with onboard jumpers for 12V/5V/RI at 1.5A per port, reducing need for external hubs.
- TAA-compliant and OS-flexible (Windows/Linux), making it suitable for government and enterprise deployments.
Product Overview
4-PORT PCIE SERIAL CARD FEATURES ON-BOARD DIP SWITCHES ALLOWING EACH DB9 PORT TO OPERATE IN RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 INDEPENDENTLY; JUMPERS PROVIDE THE OPTION OF 12V/5V/RI @ 1.5A PER PORT; INCLUDES LOW-PROFILE BRACKETS; SUPPORTS WINDOWS/LINUXSpecifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| TAA Compliance | Yes |
| Certification Standards | CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH |
| Environmental Compliance | RoHS, WEEE, REACH |
Advanced Security Features
| Electrical Protection | 15kV ESD protection on each port |
| Isolation | No galvanic isolation |
Interfaces
| Interface Type | PCI Express x1 |
| Serial Ports | 4 x DB9 Male |
| Supported Serial Protocols | RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 |
| UART Type | 16C1050 |
| Baud Rate Support | Up to 921.6 Kbps |
| Connector Gender | Male |
| Signal Voltage Support | ±15V max |
| Data Bits Support | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Stop Bits Support | 1, 1.5, 2 |
| Parity Support | None, Odd, Even, Mark, Space |
| Flow Control Support | RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF |
| ESD Protection | 15kV, Air and Contact Protection |
| Current Output Per Port | Up to 1.5A at 5V/12V/RI |
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions | 167.64 mm x 120.65 mm x 20.32 mm |
| Weight | 0.16 kg (0.35 lbs) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 85°C (-4°F to 185°F) |
| Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| LED Indicators | Activity and Power per port |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Interface | None (hardware-controlled DIP switch configuration) |
| Driver OS Support | Windows 11/10/8.1/7, Linux 3.x and 4.x |
| Included Software | Drivers and configuration utility available online from StarTech |