Saves the expense of having to replace older serial devices for the sake of being able to connect to newer laptops, which typically aren't equipped with serial ports USB-based Express Card offers a fully Plug & Play and Hot Plug compatible interface, for simple installation and removal of your peripherals Supports data transfer rates of up to 460 Kbps, for optimal serial device performance High Performance 16C950 UART with maximum data transfer rate up to 460 Kbps Fits into 34mm Express Card slots on your laptop 512-Byte transmit & receive FIFO Compatible with USB2.0 Full Speed throughput The EC1S232U2 Express Card RS232 Serial Adapter Card (USB-based) (16950 UART) adds an RS232 (DB9) serial port to your Express Card-equipped laptop, enabling you to connect an RS232 serial peripheral device such as a plotter, digital signage device, receipt printer or bar code scanner through an available Express Card slot. This USB-based Express Card supports RS232 serial data transfer rates up to 460 Kbps and eliminates the need to upgrade serial peripherals to more modern interfaces (e.g. USB, etc.) for the sake of host compatibility, saving both expense and hassle. Backed by a StarTech.com Lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.
^StarTech.com 1-Port ExpressCard to RS232 DB9 Serial Adapter Card with 16950 - USB Based (EC1S232U2), Startech.com. Amazon. UPC 172302676358 (revised Jul 2018)
