FEATURES
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8 independent RS-232 interfaces
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PCI bus specification 2.1 compliant
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Speeds to 921.6 Kbps
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16550 UARTs with 16-byte FIFOs standard
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Optional 16750 UARTs with 64-byte FIFOs |
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Standard cable provides 8 D-25 serial port connectors |
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Interrupt status register for increased performance |
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Windows 95/98, Windows NT, and OS/2 supported |
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Optional surge suppression |
Description
Quatech's ESC-100 8-port RS-232 serial adapter leverages the " Plug and Play " capability defined in the PCI 2.1 bus specification. The board requires only one PCI slot within the personal computer and provides eight independent serial channels. All eight channels are addressed in a continuous 32 byte I/O block for simplified software access. And, all channels may also share one PCI interrupt. An interrupt status register is available for determining the interrupt source.
The ESC-100 comes standard with 8 16550 UARTs containing 16 byte FIFOs. 16750 UARTs with 64 byte FIFOs are available as an option. These upgraded FIFOs greatly reduce CPU overhead and are an ideal choice for heavy multitasking environments.
The ESC-100 is also available with an optional industrial package which includes transceivers with thermal shutdown circuitry and /- 15kV ESD shock protection and surge suppression.
The ESC-100 connects to peripheral equipment via an octopus style cable which terminates in eight standard male D-25 serial port connectors. A DB option which includes a breakout box and a D-78 to D-78 connector cable is also available.
Software support is provided to configure the cards under Windows 95/98, Windows NT, and OS/2.
Suggested Applications
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Multi-user operating systems
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RS-232 networks (LAN Link, Easy LAN)
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Interface to serial printers, plotters and modems
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RS-232 terminal interfaces
Specifications
Bus Interface: PCI specification 2.1 compliant Controller:
Maximum Baud Rate: 921.6kbps (with optional expanded FIFOs)
CONNECTORS:
D-78 FEMALE
SIGNAL
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PORT 1
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PORT 2
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PORT 3
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PORT 4
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PORT 5
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PORT 6
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PORT 7
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PORT 8
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TxD
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PIN 21
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PIN 60
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PIN 26
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PIN 65
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PIN 31
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PIN 70
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PIN 36
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PIN 75
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RxD
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PIN 1
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PIN 40
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PIN 6
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PIN 45
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PIN 11
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PIN 50
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PIN 16
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PIN 55
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RTS
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PIN 2
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PIN 41
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PIN 7
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PIN 46
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PIN 12
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PIN 51
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PIN 17
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PIN 56
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CTS
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PIN 22
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PIN 61
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PIN 27
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PIN 66
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PIN 32
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PIN 71
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PIN 37
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PIN 76
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DTR
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PIN 3
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PIN 42
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PIN 8
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PIN 47
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PIN 13
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PIN 52
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PIN 18
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PIN 57
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DSR
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PIN 23
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PIN 62
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PIN 28
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PIN 67
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PIN 33
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PIN 72
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PIN 38
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PIN 77
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DCD
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PIN 4
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PIN 43
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PIN 9
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PIN 48
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PIN 14
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PIN 53
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PIN 19
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PIN 58
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RI
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PIN 24
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PIN 63
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PIN 29
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PIN 68
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PIN 34
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PIN 73
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PIN 39
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PIN 78
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GND
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PIN 5
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PIN 44
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PIN 10
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PIN 49
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PIN 15
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PIN 54
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PIN 20
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PIN 59
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D-25 Male PIN 2: Data Output PIN 3: Data Input PIN 4: Request to Send PIN 5: Clear to Send PIN 6: Data Set Ready PIN 7: Signal Ground PIN 8: Carrier Detect PIN 20: Data Terminal Ready PIN 22: Ring Indicator
POWER CONSUMPTION
5V: 439mA(typ.)509mA(max.) 12V: 76mA(typ.) 88mA(max.) -12V: 72mA(typ.) 82mA(max.)
Operating Systems Supported: Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0, and OS/2
Ordering Information
When placing your order, please refer to the following product numbers:
ESC-100DS - 8 channel RS-232 PCI adapter with standard 16550 UARTs ESC-100IND750 - 8 channel RS-232 PCI adapter with 16750 UARTs and surge suppression package ESC-100DB-- ESC-100DS with Breakout box ESC-100DBIND750-- ESC-100IND750 with Breakout box OS/2 Serial Port Device Driver Quatech Communication Utilities Package (DOS & WIN 95/98) |