Tekmart Africa PCIe X1 Single Port DB9 RS232 Serial Card Part #: TKADB9RS232
- Brand: Tekmart Africa
- Part #: TKADB9RS232
- Alt. Part #: TKADB9RS232
- Specs:-
- :: Kit: 1 x Single Port DB9 RS232 | 1 x Half Height Bracket | 1 x Full Height Bracket | 1 x Driver CD
- :: Connector: 1 x DB9 RS232
- :: Condition: New
- :: Compatibility: Desktops Only (Not Servers)
- :: MPN: TKADB9RS232
- Warranty: 1 (one) year Tekmart Africa warranty
- INST: 251202RLCN001
- PSS: This Product is Eligible for Immediate Collection / Shipping Upon Order Confirmation
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A PCIe x1 Single Port DB9 RS232 Serial Card is an expansion card that plugs into a computer's PCI Express (PCIe) x1 slot (or larger, such as x4, x8, or x16). Its primary function is to add one RS-232 serial communication port (with a DB9 connector) to the computer.
Most modern computer motherboards no longer include built-in serial ports, so this card allows contemporary systems to communicate with devices that still rely on the legacy RS-232 serial standard.
The card essentially acts as a bridge, translating the modern high-speed PCIe bus protocol into the older, slower RS-232 serial communication protocol.
These cards are widely used in environments where reliable communication with specialized or older equipment is necessary.
Common applications for these cards will include:
- ::Industrial Automation: Connecting to PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), industrial control systems, and machinery.
- ::Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems: Interfacing with peripherals like barcode scanners, credit/debit card readers, and thermal receipt printers.
- ::Networking: Connecting to managed network devices (like switches and routers) via their console ports for configuration and management.
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::Scientific and Medical Equipment: Interfacing with diagnostic tools, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
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::Legacy Device Support: Allowing modern PCs to communicate with older devices such as modems or specialized printers that only support the DB9 serial port.
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