Add a USB-based RS232 Serial port to your laptop through an ExpressCard slot. The EC1S232U2 ExpressCard RS232 Serial Adapter Card (USB-based) (16950 UART) adds an RS232 (DB9) serial port to your ExpressCard-equipped laptop, enabling you to connect an RS232 serial peripheral device such as a plotter, digital signage device, receipt printer or bar code scanner through an available ExpressCard slot.
This USB-based ExpressCard supports RS232 serial data transfer rates up to 460 Kbps and eliminates the need to upgrade serial peripherals to more modern interfaces (e.g. USB, etc.) for the sake of host compatibility, saving both expense and hassle.
Product Description | StarTech.com 1 Port ExpressCard to RS232 DB9 Serial Adapter Card w/ 16950 - USB Based (EC1S232U2) - serial adapter - ExpressCard - RS-232 | Device Type | Serial adapter | Form Factor | Plug-in module | Interface (Bus) Type | ExpressCard/34 | Ports | RS-232 | Dimensions (WxDxH) | 3.5 cm x 11.5 cm x 1.8 cm | Weight | 34 g | Data Link Protocol | RS-232 | Data Transfer Rate | 460.8 Kbps | Processor | Prolific PL-2303 | System Requirements | Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 2009, Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, Microsoft Pocket PC 2003, Microsoft Windows CE 4.2, Microsoft Windows Embedded POSReady 2009, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Linux 2.4.x to 4.11.x LTS versions only, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows CE 5.2, Apple MacOS X 10.6 - 10.15, Apple macOS 11.0, Microsoft Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11, Apple macOS 12.0, Apple macOS 13.0 | Manufacturer Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
General | |
Device Type | Serial adapter |
Form Factor | Plug-in module |
Interface (Bus) Type | ExpressCard/34 |
Networking | |
Ports | RS-232 |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Data Link Protocol | RS-232 |
Data Transfer Rate | 460.8 Kbps |
Processor / Memory | |
Processor | Prolific PL-2303 |
Expansion / Connectivity | |
Interfaces | 1 x RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) |
Compatible Slots | 1 x ExpressCard/34 |
Miscellaneous | |
Compliant Standards | FCC, RoHS |
Software / System Requirements | |
OS Required | Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 2009, Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, Microsoft Pocket PC 2003, Microsoft Windows CE 4.2, Microsoft Windows Embedded POSReady 2009, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Linux 2.4.x to 4.11.x LTS versions only, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows CE 5.2, Apple MacOS X 10.6 - 10.15, Apple macOS 11.0, Microsoft Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11, Apple macOS 12.0, Apple macOS 13.0 |
Dimensions & Weight | |
Width | 3.5 cm |
Depth | 11.5 cm |
Height | 1.8 cm |
Weight | 34 g |
Manufacturer Warranty | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - lifetime |
Environmental Parameters | |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C |
Max Operating Temperature | 57 °C |
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