PCMCIA
- FireWire IEEE 1394: click here
Serial port information including pinouts, etc
Cordless Serial Adaptor - replace cables with Bluetooth wireless (opens new window)
ExpressCard
is a hardware standard replacing CardBus (Cardbus is 32-bit successor to PCMCIA).
The
host device supports both 'PCI Express' and USB 2.0 connectivity through the ExpressCard
slot,
(for 'PCI Express' information,
click
here, opens new tab or window)
Each
ExpressCard uses whichever the designer feels most appropriate to the task.
The
cards are hot-pluggable.
ExpressCard supports two form factors, ExpressCard/34
(34 mm wide) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide, in an L-shape) — the connector
is the same width (34 mm) on both. Standard cards are 75 mm long (10.6 mm shorter
than CardBus) and 5 mm thick, but may be thicker on sections that extend outside
the standard form factor — for antennas, sockets, etc.
Firewire
4-pin small connector does not provide power to connected devices,
the bigger
6-pin connector has pins to supply power (if connected).
PCMCIA or ExpressCard
Firewire cards may need an external plug pack when used in a Notebook computer.
FireWire
information (detailed): click
here USB information (detailed): click
here
What kind of slot
does your Notebook have?
PCMCIA, ExpressCard,
or both? List of Notebooks, with kind of slot: click
here
These ExpressCards have 6 pin FireWire connectors, but
they do not provide power to the external FireWire device,
unless you connect
an external 12V power source (such as a plug pack) to a socket provided on the
side of the ExpressCard.
M2403 ExpressCard with 2 FireWire ports: $POA
M2404 ExpressCard to Firewire & USB Combo: $POA
S-SM-67011 ExpressCard with 1x USB 2.0 port and 2x FireWire400 ports: $POA rhk
S-SM-67021 Firewire800 ports, 2 Port (800MHz) ExpressCard
or Express Card, 34mm, rhk
MAC
or PC. RoHS Compliant $145+GST
M8270 Plug Pack 12V
1A with multiple connector types,
to
suit FireWire ExpressCards for powering external FireWire devices: $40+GST 2/07
See also ExpressCard Firewire & USB cards
M2405
ExpressCard RS232 serial, 1-port
$POA
Easily interface between your serial accessories and your
Express Card enabled laptop! This ExpressCard allows you to add a serial port
directly to your laptop like you would with a typical PCMCIA card.
The Serial
ExpressCard is a great solution to connect with your older peripherals without
having to buy new ones.
• Compliant with new Express Card 34/54 interface
• Support Serial port (RS-232) • Speeds up to 115.2
Kbps • Supports XP & Vista
EC54-2S ExpressCard RS-232 Serial, 2-port, 54mm wide, Sunix, approx. $POA zmx
PCI ExpressCards internally can
use either USB 2 or PCI Express connection to the computers chipset.
This card
uses the PCI Express connection. zmx
Uses a single slim-type 34/54mm ExpressCard slot. Well built
with many of SUNIX advanced features and technologies, making it the best solution
for commercial and industrial automation applications.
ExpressCard plug-n-play
ease of use, which eliminates the need to open the chassis to add new features.
You can connect serial peripherals such as GPS receivers, serial printers/plotters,
barcode scanners, digital cameras, PDAs, Cell Phones and fax/modems.
Meets
PCI Express Base Specification Revision 1.1 Full single-lane (or x1)
PCI Express throughput
One RS-232 serial ports with communication speeds
up to 230.4Kbps
High reliability SUNIX UL7512EQ 16C750 compatible UART controller
on-board
Built-in ?15KV ESD protection for all serial signals meets IEC1000-4-2
standard
Plug-n-Play, I/O address and IRQ assigned by BIOS
Hot-swapping
feature allows you to connect/disconnect devices without powering down the system
Certified by CE, FCC, RoHS, and Microsoft WQHL approval U
s
Support Microsoft Windows, Linux, and DOS AEC34-1S
ExpressCard to Serial: $174+GST 8/10
The
AEC34-1S has been tested with a MacBook Pro running Windows XP via Boot
Camp, however the card must be inserted into the computer before starting the
computer into Windows.
Hot plugging/unplugging of the card is not supported
however.
(Boot Camp is a piece of software included with Mac OS X Leopard, that allows Windows to be run natively on Mac computers – see http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/bootcamp.html for more details)
Quatech Express Card PCIe-based All Quatech ExpressCards & PCMCIA Cards
New generation of I/O expansion
for notebooks hmsq
Adds
1 or 2 high-speed serial ports or 1 true parallel port
Supports PCI Express
Base Specification Revision 1.1a
Installs in any ExpressCard slot
Built-in
1024-byte FIFOs buffers increase data transmit/receive speed
Baud rates up
to 921.6Kbps
Hot plugging and how swapping features
High speed ExpressCard
with plug-n-play
Supports Windows XP/Vista operating systems
5 year warranty
Quatech’s ExpressCards are designed in the smallest form factor 34.
ExpressCard
34 is compatible with all ExpressCard slots - 34 or 54. See the green text at
the top of this page for explanation.
The PCIe bus interface is the successor
to the PCI bus, which in turn was the successor to the ISA bus to which built-in
ports were originally attached. As such, the ExpressCard adapter design utilizes
a PCIe-based design and can still directly use I/O space addresses and interrupts,
thus more closely emulates built-in ports than can be done via USB-based design.
Moreover, because there's no USB stack for the drivers to contend with, throughput
can be higher and latency will be lower (considerably so in many cases).
Due
to improved data transfer rate, the ExpressCard is considerably more efficient
for multi-tasking operations.
The PXP series support data rates of up to 921.6Kbps,
which provides steady flow of data throughput.
Quatech also sells and supports
other
ExpressCard connectivity products, including 1 and 2 port serial ExpressCards,
hard drive eSATA 2.0 and Ethernet configurations.
H-SSPXP-100 1 port RS-232 serial performance PCIe-based ExpressCard: $276+GST 5/10
H-DSPXP-100 2 port RS-232 serial performance PCIe-based ExpressCard: $
H-SSPXP-200/300 1
port RS-422/485 serial performance PCIe-based ExpressCard: $
H-DSPXP-200/300
2 port RS-422/485 serial performance PCIe-based ExpressCard: $
H-SPPXP-100 1 high EPP parallel port ExpressCard performance: $308+GST 5/10
H-XCD-B/PCIE-ST PCI Express to ExpressCard converter: $
Note that the
ExpressCard interface contains both PCI-Express and USB signalling, and cards
may use either method.
The above cards all use PCI-Express bus signalling.
This provides much better compatibility with legacy software, compared with USB
to serial adaptors or USB-based ExpressCards.
However, Quatech also produces USB-based ExpressCard
to serial adaptors – these are lower cost and are suitable for applications
where the software is compatible with USB to serial adaptors in general.
More
information
Please contact Esis for pricing and availability of these
cards.
H-SSPX-100 Single RS-232 channel Expresscard, USB-based: $
AEC34-PCMCIA
PCMCIA to ExpressCard 34mm AdaptorAllows PCMCIA cards
to be plugged into computers with ExpressCard slots zmx
ExpressCard(Host) to CardBus(Device) Adapter, it allows CardBus to
be connected into new notebooks with an ExpressCard Slot. It is compatible with
most CardBus cards. It also supports 3G, and 3.5G wireless CardBus cards.
Data
on AEC34-PCMCIA
AEC34-PCMCIA ExpressCard 34mm to PCMCIA
Adaptor: $164+GST 12/08
M2401 ExpressCard to eSATA – 2 Port: POA
Please enquire lhb
What
kind of slot does your Notebook have?
PCMCIA, ExpressCard, or both? List
of Notebooks, with kind of slot: click
here
PCMCIA
Serial Cards (PC Cards) with Serial ports The SOC serial I/O adapters are battery friendly --
they consume less power than any other products in their class.
This
can be a crucial advantage in a mobile computing environment.
They are compatible
with a broad range of operating systems.
About
Windows NT Drivers: These are not included on the CD as they are provided
by a 3rd party supplier.
To obtain NT drivers, you
need to register the product you have purchase on the Socket web site and receive
a registration number
Then you can apply to Socket
Tech Support (on their website) to receive the NT drivers.
The
Socket serial card installs and appears as a normal COM port (not a virtual
COM port).
The card is configurable to work on different COM port numbers.
It works in DOS environments with all major card and socket services.
Technician has tested the card with external modems, handheld devices, digital
cameras.
The card offers much better compatibility than USB to Serial converters.
Run Socket's Setup Centre before installing or using the Socket card
The Setup Center
is an HTML-based guide that runs in Internet Explorer and provides information
on the following:
• Installing the Socket hardware and software
•
Accessing the user documentation for your product
• Registering your
product.
WARNING!
Do not install or use the
Socket hardware or Software until you run the Setup Centre provided on CD.
To run the Setup Centre
1. Insert the Socket Installation CD into the
CD-ROM drive.
2. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM
drive. Click on SETUP.EXE
3. The Setup Center will run in Internet Explorer.
Follow the instructions for your device type and operating system.
Important!
Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products.
Registered users receive priority technical support. You can register online anytime
at www.socketcom.com/prodreg
For complete installation, configuration, and
usage instructions, refer to the User's Guide on the installation CD.
For
warranty and copyright information, plus setup instructions in French, German,
and Japanese, please read the booklet inserted into the package.
http://www.socketcom.com
What kind of slot does your
Notebook have?
PCMCIA, ExpressCard, or both? List of
Notebooks, with kind of slot: click
here
Jump down to 2-port PCMCIA Serial Cards 4-port PCMCIA Serial Cards CF sized cards (CF = Compact Flash)
GSL0700-004
(was SOC-SER-DB9 or B375503)More data: click here Driver download (new link) Driver download (old link)
GSL0700-004 High speed serial
adapter based on the 16550 UART chip capable of up to 921.6Kbps hmsq
fqh
with a detachable 330mm cable with DB-9 connector.
COM1-4.
Win 95/98/2000/Me/XP, Win CE, Win NT(see note above), Linux,
Zaurus OS/2, Dos, Solaris,
Supports Apple Powerbook, Apple Newtown,
Sharp Zaurus and HP palmtops.
Socket's interactive
faq states that there is no UNIX support for the PCMCIA serial cards.
The
only exception is that the Sharp Zaurus has a compact flash socket and someone
has written a Linux patch to work with the CF serial card on the Zaurus.
Low power consumption to maximise battery life. Cable is included.
GSL0700-004 (SOC-SER-DB9
or B375503) PCMCIA RS232 1-port $293+GST
5/10
These PCMCIA serial cards are
normally held in stock, with delivery time approx. 1-2 days.
Please ask when
ordering to confirm current stock availability.
Spare Cable
G8100-00016 (was B375508) SOC-CBLE-SER Spare Cable for DB9 Serial
PC Card $87+GST approx.
($72+GST approx. if ordered with SOC_SER_DB9 above, or SOC-SER-DUAL below)
Driver for Mac-OS X - please enquire
WARNING!
Do not install or use
the Socket hardware or Software until you run the Setup Centre provided on CD.
GSL0707-078.
The Ruggedized Serial I/O Card has an integrated fixed cable, 470mm
long, that maintains solid contact in high vibration environments such as moving
vehicles, fqh
a molded
strain relief to protect against lateral stress and seal out dust and moisture,
and a rigid, sonic welded frame to resist torque that could otherwise
crack circuit board traces.
Fast 16550 type UART runs up to 921.6 Kbps. See
data for SOC-SER-DB9 above.
Works in the PC Card slot of Windows-powered
Handheld PCs and Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP notebooks
Custom cables and alternative
serial protocols available to OEMs. Alternative protocols include RS-422, and
RS-485
With custom cables, the card can supply power from the host computer
to attached peripherals.
Cable is permanently attached. Download
.pdf file data sheet: click here
Driver
download (new link) Driver
download (old link)
GSL0707-078 (SOC-SER-RUG-DB9
or B375505) PCMCIA Ruggedized Serial DB9 1-port: $331+GST
5/10
Socket PCMCIA serial cards are normally held
in stock, with delivery time approx. 1-2 days. Please ask when ordering to confirm
current stock availability.
H-SSP-100
Single Port RS-232 Serial PCMCIA Card
Maximum Data Rate: 115.2 kbps, Power
Requirements: +5 volts, 25.75 mA (typ), 33.26 mA (max)
Connector: Standard
D-9 male RS-232 connector off a pigtail cable which can unplug from the card.
By default, the SSP-100 will be assigned to the lowest COM port available. However,
users may select the particular COM port to which the SSP-100 is assigned. In
addition, users may specify any interrupt level and any I/O space base address
for the SSP-100.
DOS/Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98, Windows NT and OS/2 provided.
Specialized drivers for Win CE are not provided however the SSP-100
has been found to work in many hand-held computers using Windows CE.
Data
sheet of SSP-100: click here
hmsq
H-SSP-100 Single Port RS-232 Serial PCMCIA Card $286+GST 5/10
H-CP-SSP
Spare Cable for SSP-100 and SSP-200/300 $81+GST 12/07
(Note there are 2 versions of this: 1 for
older cards, 1 for newer cards)
H-SSPR-100 Ruggedised RS-232 Serial PCMCIA Card. The lead is permanently fixed to the card. $308+GST 5/10
H-SSP-200/300 Single port RS-422/485 with 16550 UART $312+GST 12/07
ULTRAPC-SIO/485
Single port RS422/485 with auto enable RTS circuity - Kontron jnm
$POA
Kontron
site
Quatech PCMCIA data: click here Quatech Products: click here
Quatech
H-MPAP-100 Synchronous/async
Single port RS-232: $685+GST
12/07
H-MPAPR-100 Sync/async
RS-232 card, permanently attached cable $717+GST
H-MPAP-200/300
Synchronous/async Single port RS-422/RS-485: $685+GST
H-PC-ACB/MP Synchronous Single Port RS-232/422/485/530
H-PC-ACB/232 Synchronous RS-232
type II PC-card
H-PC-ACB/422 Synchronous RS-530/422 type II PC-card
H-PC-ACB/485 Synchronous RS-530/485 type II PC-card
H-SPP-100
PCMCIA enhanced parallel port card: $276+GST 5/10
Standard
or EPP parallel port (not ECP). Does not work with software key
dongles which require ECP
Data:
click here
World's
lowest power add-on serial adapters, extending the battery life.
Power Consumption
(3.3V supply) Standby: 2.4 mA, Typical: 8 mA. Power Consumption
(5V supply) Standby: 4.3 mA, Typical: 13 mA
Baud Rate Up to 921.6 Kbps depends
on Windows Operating System
Compatible with Windows 95OB/98/98SE/Me/2000/XP,
Windows CE - HPC Pro 2.11, HPC 2000, and Pocket PC 2000 & 2002
Size 36.4
x 42.8 x 3.3 mm, Cable length 330 mm, Connector 9-Pin D Male,
Compact Flash sized Serial I/O Cards
GSL7200-096 (was SOC-SER-2700-096
or B375501) 1-port Serial I/O Card, removable cable Data
$314+GST 5/10
Includes UART that
contain 128 byte FIFO (twice the size of other solutions)
Adaptor: CF Compact Flash to PCMCIA slot $POA
Rugged
Version
GSL2703-138 Rugged CF Serial I/O Card: $350+GST 5/10
What
kind of slot does your Notebook have?
PCMCIA, ExpressCard, or both? List
of Notebooks, with kind of slot: click
here
GSL0703-081
(Socket brand). Add two high-speed RS-232 ports, COM1-4, to your mobile computer.
The leads can be unplugged from the card.
See the item on the right
side of the picture (the item on the left is the ruggedised version, see below).
fqh
The card features
simultaneous and independent operation of both ports while requiring only one
interrupt,
making it ideal for applications such as data collection or equipment
monitoring and control.
Separate short cables gives you the flexibility
to use only one port without leaving a cable dangle from the unused port.
The Dual Serial I/O's buffered 16550 UARTs allow your serial peripherals to perform
at their highest rated speed.
Windows 9x/Me/2000/XP: INF and driver, Windows
CE (v2.11 or greater) driver,
Windows XP notes:
see below!! Windows
2000: Install the software first, then insert the card into the PCMCIA
slot.
Windows NT 4.0: driver available from a third party supplier via Socket.
Send e-mail via http://www.socketcom.com/prodreg
More data: click here Driver
download (new link) Driver
download (old link) Cables are included
GSL0703-081 (SOC-SER-DUAL) PCMCIA RS232 2-port $322+GST 5/10
SOC-CBLE-SER Spare Cable: see above under single port cards
WARNING!
Do not install
or use the Socket hardware or Software until you run the Setup Centre provided
on CD.
Similar
to the 1 port ruggedised model above (SOC-SER-RUG-DB9).GSL0723-116
(SOC-SER-RUG-DUAL Ruggedised) PCMCIA RS232 2-port Ruggedised:
$463+GST 5/10
cable
permanently attached
2005: the following is probably
no longer relevant:
Windows XP Patch for
Socket's Dual Serial I/O Card Installation Instructions
To use the Socket
Dual I/O Serial Card in a Windows XP operating system,
you must install
a Microsoft supported fix for Multifunction PCMCIA Cards (XP Patch).
The procedures at www.socketcom.com
will walk you through the required steps to install the XP Patch to your Windows
XP operating system.
***SPECIAL NOTE*** Only the following revision levels
of the Dual I/O cards are compatible with Windows XP:
8010-00057 Rev H or
above 8010-00077 Rev C or above 8510-00054
Rev I or above 8510-00092 Rev D or above
Two port serial cards, ExpressCard - these are included under the one port heading above. Click here (jumps to further up this page)
DSP-100 Dual
port RS-232 with 16550 UART: $386+GST
5/10
DSPR-100 Dual
port RS-232 with 16550 UART, Ruggedised: $418+GST 5/10
with
permanently attached cable
DSP-200/300 Dual port RS-422/485 with 16550 UARTs: $
What
kind of slot does your Notebook have?
PCMCIA, ExpressCard, or both? List
of Notebooks, with kind of slot: click
here
Four
Port PCMCIA Serial CardsSimilar to the other ruggedised cards above, except 4 ports. fqh
GSL0751-161 (was SOC-SER-RUG-QUAD) PCMCIA 4-port RS232 card: $630+GST 5/10
The following
items are discontinued. Use GSL0751-161 above.
QSP-100
Four port RS-232 with 16550
UART, Type 2 thickness
QSP-200/300
Four port RS-422/485 with 16550 UARTs
Quatech PCMCIA data: click here
FireWire
IEEE 1394 Accessories
M2821 Converter PCMCIA to Firewire MAC/Win98SE
& Win2000 (see above)
Accessories
M21044 Digital Camera
Smart Media Adapter
M21028 Digital Camera Compact Flash Adapter
PCMCIA
Card Drives: click here
SCSI
Adapters
Hardware
M11300 Ethernet Adapter PCMCIA 10/100
UTP
Wireless