Product Type | Network Adapters |
Model Name | PEX8S1050 |
Card Type | Serial Adapter Card |
Form Factor | Plug-in card (low-profile bracket included) |
Chipset | SystemBase SB16C1058PCI |
Number of Ports | 8 |
Controller Interface | PCI Express x1 |
Data Bus | PCIe 2.0 |
UART | 16C1050 compatible |
FIFO Size | 256 bytes |
Maximum Data Rate per Port | 921.6 Kbps |
Output Power on Pin 9 | Selectable 5V/12V/None (3A max) |
Power Requirements | From PCIe slot |
Operating System Support | Windows only |
StarTech 8-Port PCIe RS232 Serial Adapter Card – 15kV ESD Protection





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- Ideal for users needing robust RS232 connectivity in industrial or legacy environments
- Lifetime warranty and TAA compliance assure quality and long-term viability
- Flexible voltage output and high-speed serial support enhance compatibility with specialized devices
Product Overview
8-Port PCI Express RS232 serial adapter card 16C1050 UART 15kV ESD - Bi-directional speed 921.6Kbps/port; 256byte FIFO - Expansion controller card; Pin 9 power 5v/12v/none, 3A max - DB62 to DB9 cable w/Hex nuts - Windows only; Systembase SB16C1058PCISpecifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Height | 4.7 in (12 cm) |
Depth | 4.1 in (10.4 cm) |
Width | 0.6 in (1.5 cm) |
Product Weight | 0.31 lb (0.14 kg) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 85°C (-4°F to 185°F) |
Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Interfaces
Interface Type | PCI Express x1 |
Connector Type | 1 x DB62 Female (breakout to 8 x DB9 Male) |
External Ports | 8 x DB9 Male (via DB62 breakout cable) |
Included Cable | 1 x DB62 to 8 x DB9 breakout cable with Hex nuts |
Interface Standard | RS-232 |
ESD Protection | 15kV (Air) / 8kV (Contact) on all signal pins |
Flow Control | Software (XON/XOFF), Hardware (RTS/CTS, DSR/DTR) |
Transmit Buffer | 256 Bytes per port |
Receive Buffer | 256 Bytes per port |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | CE, FCC, REACH |
Warranty | Lifetime Warranty |