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.

Backed by a StarTech. com Lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech. com Advantage

- Saves the expense of having to replace older serial devices for the sake of being able to connect to newer laptops, which typically aren't equipped with serial ports
- USB-based ExpressCard offers a fully Plug & Play and Hot Plug compatible interface, for simple installation and removal of your peripherals
- Supports data transfer rates of up to 460 Kbps, for optimal serial device performance

Specification

Product
Product id	390377
Brand	StarTech.com
Partnr	EC1S232U2
EAN/UPC code	065030847483
Warranty (months)	Lifetime Warranty
Technical details
Chipset	Prolific PL2303
Network
Data transfer rate	0.4608 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces
Host interface	ExpressCard
Output interface	Serial
Serial ports quantity	1
Serial interface type	RS-232
Design
Internal	N
Product colour	Black
Features
FIFO (First In, First Out)	512 B
Logical block addressing (LBA) support	8 Bit
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 57 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 60 procent
Packaging data
Package width	144 mm
Package depth	175 mm
Package height	33 mm
Package weight	106 g
Weight & dimensions
Width	35 mm
Depth	115 mm
Height	18 mm
Weight	33.6 g
Other features
Connectivity technology	Wired
Compatible operating systems	Windows 7 (32/64bit), Vista(32/64), XP(32/64), 2000 Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2003(32/64), Mac OS 8. x, 9. x, 10. x, Linux 2.4. x/ 2.6. x