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News Release from: Sealevel Systems | Subject: Ultra 530.LPCI
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 21 November 2005
RoHS-compliant serial card has multiple
interfaces
The Ultra 530.LPCI is billed as the industry's first RoHS-compliant multiple-interface PCI serial I/O card.
Sealevel Systems has released what it claims to be the first RoHS-compliant multiple-interface PCI serial I/O card, the Ultra 530.LPCI The board offers a selectable RS-232/422/485/530 interface and is MD1 low profile and universal bus compatible (3.3V or 5V)
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 5 Dec 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The latest addition to the popular PCI product line from Sealevel Systems is the Ultra Comm+2.LPCI, a dual-port low-profile PCIbus serial I/O adapter.
The Ultra 530.LPCI is the first in a series of forthcoming RoHS-compliant product introductions as Sealevel embraces this important environmental initiative.
Sealevel is proactively leading the industry in the development of high-quality communications and I/O products that meet the RoHS (2002/95/EC) and WEEE (2002/96/EC) directives adopted by the European Union.
The RoHS directive restricts the use of lead and certain other hazardous materials in electronic products.
Sealevel designs all new products for RoHS compatibility and is modifying legacy products and manufacturing processes for RoHS compliance.
The company will continue to offer both RoHS-compliant and noncompliant products to meet global and domestic customer demand.
Designed using the XR16C850 UART, the Ultra 530.LPCI supports standard PC datarates and boasts a top speed of 921.6K bit/s.
The board provides a 128byte FIFO to allow datacomms applications to run error free.
An array of enhanced UART options is also available, including a version that allows external clocking.
Included in the design is Sealevel's RS485 auto-enable circuit that automatically handles RS485 driver control to facilitate compatibility with standard COM drivers.
The low profile form factor is especially useful in applications where space is at a premium such as 1U servers, thin clients and net appliance applications.
The Ultra 530.LPCI ships with Sealevel Systems' SeaCOM suite of Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP drivers.
Sealevel also includes WinSSD, a full-featured application providing powerful testing and diagnostic capabilities.
Use WinSSD for BERT (bit error rate testing), throughput monitoring, loopback tests, and transmit test pattern messages.
In addition to Windows drivers and utilities, SeaCOM includes drivers, utilities, application notes, and technical details to simplify installations in DOS, QNX and Linux.
The RoHS-compliant Ultra 530.LPCI, product number 7106-RoHS, is available immediately from stock.
Price is $229.00 in low volume quantities and a non-RoHS version, product number 7106, is also available.
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