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 |