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ExpressCard Serial Interfaces

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  • 2-port ExpressCard/34 serial interfaces
  • Available in RS232, RS485, and RS422 versions
  • Hyperthreading- and multiprocessor-compatible
  • 230.4 kb/s maximum transfer rate (RS232)
  • 128 B transmit and receive FIFOs
  • 460.8 kb/s maximum transfer rate (RS485/RS422)

National Instruments ExpressCard/34 serial interfaces provide additional RS232, RS422, and RS485 serial ports on laptop computers. The NI ExpressCard/34 serial interfaces are available in 2-port versions for both RS232 and RS485/RS422. You can install and use ExpressCard/34 interfaces as standard serial ports for your existing applications or with applications written with NI-VISA.