PCIe-COM232-8 User Manual
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The card features a x1 lane PCIe connector which can be used in any available PCIe slot
width. The low profile MD1 form factor allows the card to be installed in small embedded
systems where a standard MD2 low profile card will not fit. The card can be used in both a
standard profile chassis or in a low profile chassis when used with the correct mounting
bracket. Our PCI Express RS-232 cards ship with a standard height PCIe mounting bracket
installed. This bracket also has threaded inserts above and below the VHDCI 68-pin
connector to facilitate installation of the strengthening bracket accessory. The industrialized
strengthening bracket accessory protects against damage to the very high density I/O card-
mounted connector when side-to-side tension can occur on the breakout cable.
A crystal oscillator is located on the card. This oscillator permits precise selection of standard
baud rates.
Figure 1-1: Block Diagram
Ordering Guide
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PCIe-COM232-8
PCI Express eight-port RS-232 card with standard height
mounting bracket and a 3
’ DB9M breakout cable
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PCIe-COM232-8NC PCI Express eight-port RS-232 card with standard height
mounting bracket without cable
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PCIe-COM232-4
PCI Express four-port RS-232 card with standard height
mounting bracket and a 3
’ DB9M breakout cable
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PCIe-COM232-4NC PCI Express four-port RS-232 card with standard height
mounting bracket without cable
