StarTech.com PEX1S1PMINI 1S1P Mini PCI Express Serial Parallel Card
Product ID: PEX1S1PMINI
Product Overview
[Image: A StarTech.com Mini PCI Express Serial Parallel Card with connected DB9 serial and DB25 parallel port cables.]
The StarTech.com PEX1S1PMINI 1S1P Mini PCI Express Serial Parallel Card with 16950 UART converts a mini PCIe slot into one RS232 (DB9) serial port and one parallel port. Its native PCI Express single-chip design leverages full PCI Express capabilities, offering enhanced speed and reliability while reducing CPU load by up to 48% compared to conventional bridge chip cards.
This mini-PCI Express Serial/Parallel Card is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows®, Linux, and Mac OS, allowing installation into virtually any system. It provides a cost-effective solution for adding legacy serial and parallel support to embedded systems that may not otherwise be compatible.
The product is backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Applications
- Embedded and Slimline POS systems requiring serial and parallel communications
- Industrial applications with embedded systems
- Micro systems requiring serial and parallel ports
Features
- 1 high-speed RS-232 serial port with data transfer rate up to 460.8 Kbps
- 1 IEEE 1284-compliant SPP/EPP/ECP parallel port
- 128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver
- Automated in-band software flow control using programmable Xon/Xoff in both directions
- Automated out-of-band hardware flow control using Tx/Rx/RTS/CTS/DSR/DTR/DCD/RI/GND
- Compliant with PCI Express base specifications revision 1.1a
- High Performance Dual Channel Oxford 16950 UART
- Native single-Chip, single lane PCI Express
Hardware Specifications
| Warranty Policy | Lifetime |
| Ports | 1 |
| Interface | Serial, Parallel |
| Bus Type | mini PCI Express |
| Card Type | Internal |
| Port Type | Dongle (included) |
| Industry Standards | PCI Express 1.1, PCI Power Management 1.2 |
| Chipset ID | PLX/Oxford - OXPCIe952 |
Performance Specifications
| Serial Protocol | RS-232 |
| Max. Transfer Rate | 460.8 kbps |
| Data Bits | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| FIFO | 128 Bytes |
Connector Specifications
| Connector Types | 1 - Mini PCI Express x1 (52-pin) |
| External Ports | 1 - DB-25 (25-pin, D-Sub) 1 - DB-9 (9-pin, D-Sub) |
Software Compatibility
Operating Systems:
- Windows® CE 6.0 / 5.0, 95, 98SE, 2000, XP, XP Embedded, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
- Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
- Linux 2.4.x to 4.11.x LTS Versions only
Microsoft WHQL-certified: Yes
Environmental Specifications
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 80°C (14°F to 176°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 100°C (-4°F to 212°F) |
| Humidity | 5~85% RH |
Physical Specifications
| Product Length | 2.0 in [50 mm] |
| Product Width | 1.2 in [3 cm] |
| Product Height | 0.2 in [0.6 cm] |
| Product Weight | 0.2 oz [6.2 g] |
Packaging Specifications
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Package Length | 8.3 in [21.1 cm] |
| Package Width | 1.6 in [41 mm] |
| Package Height | 5.6 in [14.3 cm] |
| Shipping Weight (package) | 0.5 lb [0.2 kg] |
Package Contents
- 1 - Mini-PCIe Controller Board
- 1 - DB25 to board adapter
- 1 - DB9 to board adapter
- 1 - DB25 and DB9 bracket
- 1 - DB25 bracket
- 1 - DB9 bracket
- 1 - Driver CD
- 1 - Instruction Manual
Certifications and Compatibility
Certifications:
- ✔️ RoHS Compliant
- CE Certified
- ♻️ WEEE Compliant
Supported Operating Systems:
The card is compatible with a wide range of operating systems including:
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2012
- Linux
- Windows® CE 6.0 / 5.0, 95, 98SE, 2000, XP, XP Embedded, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
- Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
- Linux 2.4.x to 4.11.x LTS Versions only
Note: The OS compatibility list from the OCR is extensive. The logos shown in the PDF represent common compatible OS versions.
Warranty
StarTech.com offers a lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support for this product.
