PCIe to 4 Ports RS-232 Serial Controller Card

The PCIe to 4 Ports RS-232 Serial Controller Card (Model: IO-PCE384P-4S) is a powerful solution for expanding your system's connectivity. This high-performance PCIe to 4 Ports RS-232 Serial Controller Card adds four independent RS-232 serial ports through a single PCI Express slot, making it ideal for industrial automation, legacy equipment integration, POS terminals, and other serial communication applications that require speed, reliability, and OS flexibility.

Designed to comply with PCI Express Base Specification 1.1, this controller card supports a wide range of PCIe slots including x1, x2, x4, x8, and x16 configurations. It incorporates four UART ports compatible with 16C550, 16C552, and 16C554 and supports 256-byte FIFO buffers to ensure stable data transfers. With a transmission rate of up to 230400bps, it delivers dependable performance for high-speed serial devices in commercial and industrial environments.

The PCIe to 4 Ports RS-232 Serial Controller Card is built with versatility in mind. It provides optional +5VDC or +12VDC power output via pin 1 or pin 9 to connected serial peripherals, simplifying setup and reducing cable clutter. The card also supports plug-and-play installation, with I/O addressing and IRQs automatically configured by the system BIOS, ensuring seamless integration even in compact or embedded setups.

Ideal for embedded systems, monitoring devices, and networking tools, this PCIe to 4 Ports RS-232 Serial Controller Card offers unmatched flexibility and value. It comes with both a full-height and low-profile bracket for use in standard or slim chassis, and it is compatible with Windows 2000 through Windows 10 (32/64-bit), as well as Linux kernels 2.4 and 2.6. Whether you're upgrading a workstation or deploying new industrial hardware, the PCIe to 4 Ports RS-232 Serial Controller Card ensures reliable serial expansion in demanding environments.

Designed to be compliant with the PCI Express Base Specification 1.1, this card supports various PCIe slot configurations including x1, x2, x4, x8, and x16. With integrated support for 16C550, 552, and 554 UARTs and 256-byte FIFOs, it ensures reliable, low-latency data transmission and reception. This makes it a perfect choice for systems that rely on real-time serial communication such as data acquisition devices, instrumentation, and serial networking tools.

The PCIe to 4 Ports RS-232 Serial Controller Card features versatile signal support, delivering up to 230400bps data transfer rates and optional +5V or +12V power output through either pin 1 or pin 9. This enables it to power external devices directly from the serial port, making installation easier and reducing cable clutter. Its plug-and-play capability and BIOS-assigned resources make setup seamless, even in compact or embedded environments.

This controller card also includes a low-profile bracket, allowing it to fit both standard and small form factor cases. It supports a wide range of operating systems, including Windows (from 2000 to 10, both 32-bit and 64-bit) and Linux, ensuring dependable cross-platform compatibility. Ideal for anyone requiring additional serial ports for legacy device control, custom equipment interfacing, or industrial automation, this card is an essential addition to any tech toolkit.