Socket Serial I/O PC Cards (RS-232)

serial_s01 More Like This Socket's Serial I/O PC Cards add a fast serial COM port to mobile computers for attaching fax/modems, bar code scanners, court reporters, data acquisition equipment, mag stripe readers, GPS receivers, digital cameras or other RS-232 serial devices. The world's most popular PC Card serial adapters are certified by Microsoft for Windows CE/95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP. Socket's High-Integration Serial (HIS) chip reduces chip count to improve reliability and reduce power consumption. The Serial I/O Card uses only 13 mA on average compared to over 100 mA for most other serial cards. This extends the battery life of your mobile computer in situations where AC power is unavailable.

The ruggedized version is designed to handle industrial and field applications. Featuring an integrated fixed cable maintaining solid contact in high vibration environments such as moving vehicles, a molded strain relief protects against lateral stress and seals out dust and moisture, and a rigid, sonic welded frame to resist torque that could crack circuit board traces. Backed by Synchrotech's two year limited warranty and highly trained technical support, the only thing you will have to worry about is finding new uses for the card!

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PCM-SIO-S01 Socket Serial I/O PC Card $144.00 Buy Now
PCM-SIO-S02 Socket Serial I/O PC Card Ruggedized $162.00 Buy Now

Features and Specifications

CE Mark

Features
  • Easy Installation
  • Configurable to be COM 1, 2, 3 or 4
  • PCMCIA Version 2.0/JEIDA 4.1 Compliant
  • Socket HIS chip for broad compatibility
  • Includes industry-standard DB-9 connector
  • 16550 compatible UART runs up to 115.2 Kbps
  • Windows 95/98/NT/2000 and Windows CE Certificate of Conformance from Microsoft
  • Socket's Direct Enabler can save 100 Kbytes of RAM in DOS environments
  • Battery Friendly: Low power for long battery life
  • Supported by all major Card and Socket Services
  • Hot insertion and removal (except NT)
  • Two year limited warranty
  • CE Approved
Protocol
  • Serial Communications: Asynchronous RS-232; 16550 type UART
  • Baud Rate: Up to 115.2 Kbps
Operating Systems
  • Windows 950B, 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
  • Windows CE 2.11, Windows CE HPC Pro 2.11, Windows CE HPC 2000, Pocket PC 2000 and 2002 or later
  • Windows NT or DOS when used with an appropriate 3rd party Card and Socket Services package
  • Unsupported, but known to work with PowerBooks running Mac OS Classic 7.5 and later
Physical Dimensions
  • PCMCIA Type II Enclosure: 85.6mm x 54.0mm x 5.0mm (LWH)
  • Weight: 28.4 grams (Standard without cable)
  • Weight: 70.9 grams (Ruggedized fixed cable)
Interconnect Data
  • Connector: 9-Pin D Shell Male
  • Cable Length: 330 mm (13 in) (Standard removable cable)
  • Cable Length: 406 mm (16 in) (Ruggedized fixed cable)
  • Weight Removable Cable: 31.2 grams (1.1 oz)
Electrical Characteristics
  • Operational Voltage: 5 Volts ± 5%
  • Power Consumption Active: 13.0 mA (65 mW)
  • Power Consumption Inactive: 2.4 mA (12 mW)
Operating Environment
  • Operating temperature: 0° C to 55° C
  • Storage temperature: -20° C to 65° C
  • Relative Humidity: 0%-90% non-condensing
System Compatibility
  • PCs, Notebooks, Palmtops utilizing Award, Databook, Phoenix, Systemsoft or any other PCMCIA Release 2.0 compliant PC Card and Socket Services
Package Includes
  • PC Card to Serial I/O
  • CDROM with software for Windows 9x, Millennium Edition, 2000, and CE Port configuration Utility
  • Instructions
Certifications
  • FCC: Part 15, Class A, CE: EN55022, C-TICK s.182

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