PCI Parallel Card Techspot

PCI Parallel Card high performance PCI based EPP/ECP parallel adapter card can be installed in a computer PCI slot to add one IEEE 1284 parallel port to your PC. A cost-effective way to connect parallel devices to the computer, with data transfer speeds of up to 1.5 Mbps (up to 3 times faster than on-board parallel ports).

PCI Parallel Card supports EPP, ECP, SPP and BPP parallel communications, and is simple to install in virtually any PC. The card supports Windows® and Linux®, plus IRQ sharing and plug and play capabilities guarantee convenient, hassle-free connections to any parallel peripheral. A complete dual profile solution, the PCI parallel adapter card provides both standard bracket and low profile/half-height brackets for adapting to slimline or small form factor system applications.

PCI Parallel Card family enables users to add parallel ports supporting the full IEEE 1284 parallel port standard to their PCs or servers. These universal PCI cards meet the PCI and PCI Express standards that have been adopted by PC server manufacturers and are available in standard and low profile form factors. Serial-parallel PCI combo cards are also available for those applications that require both serial RS232 and parallel ports on a single PCI or PCI Express card interface.

PCI Parallel Card specifications

• 1 x DB25F parallel port
• IEEE 1284 Compliant SPP, ECP, EPP
• Universal 3.3v/5v PCI, PCI-X
• Low profile MD1 and standard fit
• Windows, Vista and Linux OS drivers