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A-1
PCI Serial for Windows 95
A
Specifications
This appendix describes the characteristics of the serial hardware and the
NI Serial software, along with the recommended operating conditions.
Hardware Specifications
Table A-1. Physical Characteristics of the Two-Port PCI Serial Boards
Characteristic
Specification
Dimensions
10.67 by 14.20 cm
(4.2 by 5.6in.)
I/O Connector
DB-9
Power Requirement
(from PCI channel)
PCI-485/2
PCI-232/2
+5 VDC
350 mA Typical
750 mA Maximum
+5 VDC
50 mA Typical
100 mA Maximum
±
12 VDC
20 mA Typical
200 mA Maximum