support for the 9-bit character format commonly used in microcontroller networks
speeds of up to 250,000 bits/second
built-in ESD protection reduces failures
slew-rate limited RS-485 transceiver reduces RFI and cable termination problems
hardware can automatically perform transmit/receive switching
jumper selected RS-485 bus termination and biasing
The NBS-42 is a PCI-bus RS-485 asynchronous serial communication interface card for PCs. Based on an Intel 82510 UART, the NBS-42L has several features particularly suited to RS-485 multi-drop networking.
| Electrical Interface | NBS-41: RS-485, slew-rate limited, optically isolated NBS-42: RS-485, slew-rate limited, high impedance (1/4 load) |
| Ports | One |
| Connectors | Two (one DB-9 female and one 3-pin |
| UART | Intel P82510, 18.432 MHz clock oscillator (socketed) |
| Data Rate | up to 250,000 bits/second (limited by the RS-485 transceiver) |
| PCI Bus Interface | 5 volt, 32 bit, PCI rev. 2.1 compliant |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 50 degrees C |
| Power Consumption | 420 mA typical at 5 volts (obtained from the PCI bus) |
| Dimensions | 123 mm (length) by 107 mm (height) |
| Regulatory Approvals | USA: Class B digital device Canada: Class B digital apparatus |
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