ADLINK cPCI-3544 - Manual (Page 19)

Introduction
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1.3 cPCI-3538 Overview
1.3.1 What is the cPCI-3538?
The cPCI-3538 is an enhanced eight ports serial communication card used
for cPCI platform. It includes a PGA (Programmable Gate Array), which
supports the serial communication controller, and a 62-pin connector
which connects external I/O port on the front panel or the rear I/O.
The expansion cable has eight standard DB25 connectors and one DB62
connector to connect to cPCI-3538 interface card. User may also use one
DB62 to DB62 cable to connect between one cPCI-3538 and C588XB for
providing 8 channel isolated RS-232/422/485 interface.
The cPCI-R3538 transition board can support rear I/O connection by using
one DB62 connector.
1.3.2 Feature of cPCI-3538
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32-bit CompactPCI 3U form factor
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PCI Rev.2.1 Plug and Play
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IRQ and I/O address automatically assigned by PCI Plug and Play
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Eight communication ports intelligent buffer
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High Speed Communication (max. 115200 bps)
• Suitable for modems, data display, data collection,
telecommunication
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Supports up to 2 cards/8 ports per system
• Supports DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98, and Window NT
operation system
• Optional isolated RS-232/422/485 interface for each port
independently by C888XB