Comtrol 95850-5 RocketPort PCI Octacable Multiport Serial Adapter
Comtrol Legacy / Obsolete Test Equipment.
- Model
- Comtrol 95850-5
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price · starting from
- $165
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 95850-5
This unit
The Comtrol 95850-5 RocketPort PCI Octacable Multiport Serial Adapter is a PCI interface card that expands serial connectivity by providing eight RS-232 ports in a single expansion slot. Each port supports data transfer rates up to 460.8 Kbps, with the onboard 36 MHz ASIC processor (AIOPIC chip) enabling full duplex operation across all ports simultaneously at up to 921 Kbps aggregate throughput. The dedicated processor offloads serial communication tasks from the host CPU, reducing system overhead and improving overall performance.
Technical Specifications
Interface: PCI
Serial Ports: 8 × RS-232
Data Rate: Up to 460.8 Kbps per port; up to 921 Kbps full duplex aggregate across all ports
Processor: Dedicated 36 MHz ASIC (AIOPIC chip)
Buffering: Enhanced transmit and receive buffers relative to standard 16550 UART implementations
IRQ Usage: No IRQ assignment required; uses I/O mapping for plug-and-play operation
Connector: DB78 front panel with included octacable fanout assembly (DB25 or DB9 configurations)
Power Consumption: 1.45 W nominal at 3.3 VDC, 910 mA current draw
Key Features
ASIC-based architecture replaces discrete components, improving reliability and performance
No IRQ overhead enables clean integration in crowded interrupt environments
Enhanced buffer depth optimizes throughput for high-volume serial data
Octacable configuration consolidates eight serial connections through a single fanout assembly
Supports multiple card installation for extended port density
Typical Applications
Point-of-sale systems
Industrial automation and process control
Data acquisition and logging
Remote access servers and network appliances
Compatibility & Integration The 95850-5 operates in PCI slots and can coexist with ISA-bus RocketPort cards in the same system. Up to four RocketPort PCI cards can be installed simultaneously, allowing configurations with extended serial port capacity. The plug-and-play design eliminates manual IRQ configuration.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | 3.3 VDC, 910 mA |
Comtrol 95850-5 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Comtrol 95850-5. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Comtrol 95850-5 price
This Comtrol 95850-5 is listed at $165. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Comtrol 95850-5 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Comtrol 95850-5 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
