DS-MPE-SER4M

mPCIe 4-port RS-232/422/485 serial

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  • Ordering Guide
  • Optional Accessories

DS-MPE-SER4M is a rugged 4-port high speed mPCIe module that is ideal for serial I/O expansion in embedded and OEM applications.

It offers four RS-232/422/485 serial ports in the PCIe MiniCard full size form factor with an extended operating temperature of -40°C to +85°C. Data rates on every port are up to 1Mbps in RS-232 mode, and 10Mbps in RS-422 and RS-485 modes. The board’s protocols can be set by jumpers or programmatically selected with GPIO lines built into the UART and controlled via software. The serial I/O signals are provided on two miniature connectors with two ports per connector.

Extended temperature capability (-40°C to +85°C) enables the board to operate in environments with extreme temperature swings, such as vehicles or outdoor installations. In addition, the board may be custom-configured with 0-ohm resistors in place of jumper blocks for increased ruggedness in high-vibration environments.

Number of serial ports 4
Protocols RS-232/422/485 on each port jumper or software configured
Maximum baud rate RS-232: 1Mbps
RS-422/485: 10Mbps
UARTs 16550 compatible
FIFO 256-byte TX/RX
ESD protection +/-15KV
Input power +3.3VDC +/-5%
Power consumption 0.462W @ 3.3V
Software drivers Windows XP
Linux 2.6.16, 2.6.27, 2.6.31, 2.6.32
Form Factor PCIe MiniCard full size
Dimensions 50.95 x 30mm (2 x 1.18″)
Operating temperature -40ºC to +85ºC
Operating humidity 5% to 95% noncondensing
MTBF tbd
Weight 8.5g (0.3oz)
Model Description
DS-MPE-SER4M mPCIe 4-port RS-232/422/485 serial
Model Description
CK-SER4M Cable kit with two dual serial cables