RocketPort uPCI SMPTE 2-Port

Part Number: 99330-8

The Comtrol RocketPort Plus uPCI 422 2-Port SMPTE serial port expansion card provides two "native" serial ports utilizing a single 32- or 64-bit PCI card slot and is compatible with all current 3.3 and 5.0 Volt PCI bus architectures. The DB9 serial ports meet the SMPTE 207M standard and support RS-422 serial communications at speeds up to 921 Kbps. Every RocketPort serial card features the high-performance RocketPort ASIC chip, consisting of a dedicated 44MHz processor that minimizes host CPU utilization and larger transmit-and-receive buffers than those of 16550 UART chips used in standard PC serial ports and low-end serial cards. RocketPort ASIC technology enables these cards to outperform other serial expansion cards by handling the transmission of large amounts of data more reliably and efficiently. Additionally, RocketPort products do not require the assignment of interrupts, simplifying installation and eliminating conflicts with other server cards. The product is fully compliant with the European RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.

Highlights

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC compliant
Universal PCI design supporting 3.3 and 5.0 Volt PCI bus architectures > ensures compatibility with all current PCI bus architectures
I/O mapping capabilities > simplifies installation, eliminates memory conflicts, and enables plug-and-play compatibility
Multiport serial expansion using a single slot > maximizes host expansion capabilities; adds additional COM ports using only one slot
On-board dedicated 44MHz RISC processor > minimizes "host" CPU utilization
RS-422 communications support > enables transmit-and-receive speeds up to 921 Kbps
Edge-mounted serial ports > provides cost-effective, compact serial connections
Complies with the SMPTE 207M standard
Transmit buffer 16 times larger, and receive buffers 64 times larger than a 16550 UART > helps ensure smooth, efficient data transfer
Robust driver support > enables card to work seamlessly with popular operating systems

System Specifications

Hardware
Maximum Cards/System	4
Bus Interface Specification	PCI PCI-X COMPATIBLE
Board Dimensions	6.3" x 4.0"
Product Weight	3.7 oz

Electrical Specifications
Device
Current Consumption
+5VDC	190 mA
Power Consumption (maximum)	.9 W
ESD Surge Protection	Provides minimum of 25KV protection for all serial lines.

Environmental Specifications
Air temperature
System On	0 to 45° C
System Off	-20 to 85° C
Operating Humidity (non-condensing)	5% to 95%
Altitude	0 to 10000 Feet
Heat Output	3.3 BTU/Hr
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)	77.6 Years

Serial Communications
Connector Type	DB9F
Software Interfaces	SMPTE (RS-422)
Baud Rate	300 to 921.6Kbps
Receive Buffer	1024bytes
Transmit Buffer	256bytes
Device Driver Data Control
Data Bits	7 or 8
Parity	Odd, Even, or None
Stop Bits	1 or 2

Features
Manufacturer's Warranty	5 Years

Export Information
Packaged Shipping Weight	0.87lbs
Package Dimensions	9.25" x 2.5" x 7.25"
UPC Code	7-56727-99330-8
Country of Origin	USA
ECCN	EAR99
Schedule B Number	8471.80.1000

Regulatory Approvals
Emissions	ROCKETPORT PCI, UNIV, PLUS, 2P, SMPTE EN55022 Amendment A1 IEC 1000-3-2/EN61000-3-2 IEC 1000-3-3/EN61000-3-3 ICES-003 CISPR-22 AS/NZS-3548 Canadian EMC requirements ICES-003: 1997 CISPR-22: 1997 European Standard EN55022: Amendment A1 IEC1000-3-2/EN61000-3-2 Harmonic IEC1000-3-3/EN61000-3-3 Flicker FCC Part 15 Subpart B: Class B limit AS/NZS-3548
Immunity	EN55024: 1998 IEC 1000-4-2/EN61000-4-2: ESD IEC 1000-4-3/EN61000-4-3: RF IEC 1000-4-4/EN61000-4-4: Fast Transient IEC 1000-4-5/EN61000-4-5: Surge IEC 1000-4-6/EN61000-4-6: Conducted Disturbance IEC 1000-4-8/EN61000-4-8: Magnetic Field IEC 1000-4-11/EN61000-4-11: Dips and Voltage Variations
Safety	ROCKETPORT PCI, UNIV, PLUS, 2P, SMPTE IEC60950/EN60950 IEC 60950/EN60950 (LISTED) CSA C22.2 No. 60950/UL60950 Third Edition
Other	European Standard: 2002/95/EC Directive (RoHS)
Regulatory Approvals

Dimensional Diagram

Serial Connector Pin Assignments

DB9 Female RS-422 DCE SMPTE Pinout Diagram

DB9 Female RS-422 DTE SMPTE Pinout Diagram

Product Support and Service Information

Sales Support

Call +1.763.494.4100, or e-mail sales@comtrol.com

Technical Support

All Comtrol products come with easy-to-use documentation on a CD. For technical assistance, our U.S.-based technical support team is only a phone call away.

Call +1.763.494.4100, or submit your question online at http://www.comtrol.com/support/, or visit our forum at http://forum.comtrol.com/.

Warranty

Comtrol offers a 30-Day satisfaction guarantee and a 5-year limited warranty on all RocketPort Plus Universal PCI 422 family products! Extended Warranty Available.