Multiport Serial PCI Boards
Seamless system expansion solutions for adding multiple serial ports to PC-based systems
port connections are made via DB-9
male connectors, DB-25 male
connectors, or RJ-45 modular
connectors (8 port only).
In
addition,
industrial
surge
suppression may be added as an
option.
The QSC-200/300 (4 port RS-
422/485) and ESC-100 (8 port RS-
232) boards implement 16750
UARTs containing 64-byte FIFOs,
while the DSC-100 (2 port RS-232),
DSC-200/300 (2 port RS-422/485)
and QSC-100 (4 port RS-232)
achieve 16550 UARTs. They use a
clock multiplying feature allowing the
boards to achieve data rates as high
as 921.6 kbps.
To maintain maximum signal
integrity, Quatech uses a four-layer
board design. For better protection in
industrial environments, we offer a
surge suppression package option
that applies a surge suppressor to
each line that is capable of sustaining
up to 40A peak, 8 x 20μs transient
surges, a clamping voltage of 30V
and a peak energy dissipation of 0.1
Joules. (Note that implementing the
IND option restricts the board's
speed to 115.2 kbps.)
With Quatech’s five year warranty
and our customer support team
providing expert pre-sales, technical
and customization support -- you
truly have the industry’s most reliable
serial PCI board.
KEY FEATURES
2, 4 or 8 independent serial ports
RS-232 or RS-422/485
Speeds up to 921.6 kbps
Standard 16750 UARTs with 64-byte
FIFOs
PCI 3.0 compliant
Optional surge suppression package
Full modem control
Hardware and software flow control
All ports share a single PCI interrupt
DB-9, DB-25 or RJ-45 connectors
Four-layer board design enhances signal
integrity
Plug & play
Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP, Linux, OS/2,
DOS compatibility
RoHS compatible
5 year warranty
Quatech, the performance leader
in device connectivity, makes it
easy to get started
Serial connectivity is the backbone of
many commercial and industrial
applications such as POS networks,
ATMs, bank teller stations and CNC-
based production lines. PCI is the
standard for board level expansion
slots in PC-based systems.
Quatech has specialized in quality
data communication products for
over 20 years. We have a proven
failure rate of only .002% after burn-
in. And, Quatech’s meticulously
designed boards strictly adhere to
the PCI specification, so you can rest
assured that our products will
consistently function properly in your
systems.
Quatech PCI boards offer extensive
choices for adding serial functionality
to a system using minimal system
resources. They also provide a
peace of mind.
Quatech RS-232 PCI boards utilize a
single PCI slot to provide two, four, or
eight independent asynchronous
serial ports that share a
singleinterrupt. All PCI registers are
properly implemented, so you can be
assured that Quatech boards will be
good citizens on the PCI bus. Serial
Rev 2.0,
12/06
5675 Hudson Industrial Parkway * Hudson, OH 44236
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PCI SERIAL BOARD SPECIFICATIONS
Ordering Information
Model
Ports
Connector
RS-232 with DB-9 connectors
RS-422/485 with DB-9
connectors
RS-232 with DB-25 cable
RS-232 with DB-9 cable
RS-422/485
RS-232 with DB-25 cable
RS-232 with DB-9 cable
RS-232 with RJ-45 connectors
D-44 to 4 D-25 cable for
QSC-100/200/300
HD-68 to 8 RJ-45 module
connectors for ESC-100M
D-37 to 4 D-9 cable for
QSC series
HD-68 to 8 D-9 cable for
ESC-100
HD-68 to 8 D-25 cable for
ESC-100
Surge suppression package
DSC-100
DSC-200/300
QSC-100
QSC-100D9
QSC-200/300
ESC-100D
ESC-100-D9
ESC-100M
CP-QSC-D25
CP-ESCLP-M
CP-QS-D9
CP-ESCLP-D9
CP-ESCLP-D25
IND
2
2
4
4
4
8
8
8
IND Option:
Surge suppressor applied to each
line that is capable of sustaining up to 40A
Serial Ports
peak, 8 x 20μs transient surges, a clamping
DSC:
2
QSC:
4
ESC:
8
voltage of 30V and a peak energy dissipation of
(each configurable as RS-422 or RS-485 for full .1 Joules. (NOTE: The “IND” option limits data
or half duplex)
rate to 115.2 kbps due to capactive loading.)
Moschip Serial Ports:
DS:
2
QS:
4 (requires 2 PC bracket slots)
HS:
6 (requires 3 PC bracket slots)
UARTS
DSC & QSC-100:
16550 UARTs; 16-byte
FIFOs (1 per port)
QSC-200/300 & ESC:
16750 UARTs; 64-byte
FIFOs (1 per port)
Transceiver:
MAX3076E or compatible
Drivers - RS-232
High Level Output:
+5V (min), +5.4V (typ)
Low Level Output:
-5V (min), -5.4V (typ)
Transition Time (THL-TLH):
25ns (typ)
Drivers - RS-422/485
Differential Voltage:
+/- 3.3V
Transition Time (TLH):
52ns (typ)
Transition Time (THL):
60ns (typ)
Receive Buffers - RS-232
Voltage Range:
-25V (max), -25V(min)
Transition Time (THL-TLH):
50ns (typ)
Receive Buffers - RS-422/485
Differential Input Threshold:
+/-0.2V
Voltage Range:
-7V to +12V Common Mode Input
Transition Time (THL-TLH):
65ns (typ)
Environment
Operating:
0
o
C to 70
o
C
Storage:
-50
o
C to 80
o
C
Humidity:
10% to 90%
Power Requirements
260mA (+5V) (typ)
Protocols and software
Size:
DSC:
4.725” x 3.5”
QSC/ESC:
4.275” x 2.5”
Connectors
DSC-100:
2 DB-9 male
QSC-100/200/300:
HD-44 female or cable with 4
DB-9 male
QSC-100-D9:
HD-44 female with DB-9 cabels
ESC-100D:
VHDCI-68 female with cable to 8 DB-9 male
ESC-100-D9:
VHDICI-68 male or with DB-9 cable
ESC-100M:
VHDCI-68 female with cable to 8 RJ-45
IND:
Add surge suppression package to any of the
above
Certifications
CE, FCC, Class B, RoHS and WEEE compliant
Data Rate:
Up to 921.6 kbps (max*)
Bus Interface
32-bit, 33 MHz PCI Bus specification 3.0 compliant
Moschip Bus Interface:
PCI 2.1 32bit, 33MHz
OS Support
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista, Linux,
OS/2, DOS
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
5675 Hudson Industrial Parkway * Hudson, OH 44236
Rev 3.0, 8/08
1.800.553.1170 * +1 330.655.9000 * www.quatech.com