EXSYS EX-41088 8-Port RS-232 Serial PCI Card with FTDI Chipset

Expand your industrial or enterprise system with eight additional RS-232 serial ports using the EXSYS EX-41088 PCI card. Ideal for connecting legacy equipment such as barcode scanners, POS terminals, industrial sensors, and networking devices in server rooms, manufacturing floors, or point-of-sale environments. The card features an FTDI chipset for reliable performance and broad operating system support.

Key specifications

• 8 RS-232 serial ports via DB9 male connectors
• FTDI chipset for stable, high-speed communication
• PCI 2.1/2.2/2.3 compliant, 32-bit, 33 MHz
• Data transfer rate up to 921.6 Kbps per port
• 128-byte FIFO buffer per port for smooth data flow
• Supports data bits 5/6/7/8, stop bits 1/1.5/2, and parity None/Even/Odd/Mark/Space
• Flow control: XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR, None
• ESD protection 15 KV
• Compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS

Why choose it

The FTDI chipset ensures broad driver availability and reliable operation across multiple operating systems, making integration straightforward. With eight ports on a single card, you can consolidate multiple serial devices without sacrificing performance, thanks to the high per-port data rate and ample FIFO buffers.

Ideal use cases

• Connecting multiple POS terminals or barcode scanners in retail
• Interfacing with industrial automation equipment and sensors
• Adding serial ports to servers for legacy device management
• Laboratory instruments and data acquisition systems

Good to know

The card includes an 8-port DB9 fan-out cable and a driver CD for easy installation. It occupies a single standard PCI slot and is suitable for systems with available 32-bit PCI expansion.