General Standards PCI-SIO4B-256K Quad Channel High Performance Serial I/O PCI Card
General Standards Digital Input Board. Channels: ** 4 independent multi-protocol serial channels.
- Model
- General Standards PCI-SIO4B-256K
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $950
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- PCI-SIO4B-256K
This unit
The General Standards PCI-SIO4B-256K is a quad-channel serial I/O PCI card designed for multi-protocol serial communication in industrial and commercial environments. It delivers four independent full-duplex channels with synchronous data rates up to 10 Mbits/sec (differential) and asynchronous rates to 1 Mbit/sec (differential). Built on dual Universal Serial Controllers (USC) and equipped with 256 KB total FIFO buffering, the card handles Asynchronous, Synchronous, Isochronous, Bisync, Monosync, HDLC/SDLC, and Nine-Bit protocols. The PCI9080 bridge chip provides a 32-bit, 33 MHz interface (132 MBit/sec) conforming to PCI Specification 2.1, with DMA support and plug-and-play initialization. Connectivity uses a 68-pin SCSI III front-edge connector; optional DB25 adapter cables are available.
Technical Specifications
Channels: 4 independent multi-protocol serial channels
Protocol Support: Asynchronous, Synchronous, Isochronous, Bisync, Monosync, HDLC/SDLC, Nine-Bit
Synchronous Data Rate: Up to 10 Mbits/sec (differential); up to 250 kbits/sec (RS232 option)
Asynchronous Data Rate: Up to 1 Mbit/sec (differential)
FIFO Buffering: 256 Kbytes total with independent Transmit and Receive FIFOs per channel
Controllers: Two Dual Universal Serial Controllers (USC)
Power Supply: +5 VDC ± 0.2 VDC
Current Draw: 1.5 A typical
Power Dissipation: 6.0 W typical
PCI Interface: 32-bit, 33 MHz (132 MBit/sec); DMA master capable
User Connector: 68-pin SCSI III female (AMP 787170-7); mating connector AMP 749111-6
Dimensions: 175.92 mm × 106.68 mm × 6.1 mm
Operating Temperature: 0 to +55 °C
Storage Temperature: −40 to +85 °C
Humidity: 0 to 80% operating; 0 to 95% storage (non-condensing)
Altitude: To 10,000 ft
Cooling: 200 LFM conventional air-cooling
Key Features
Dual USC architecture enables parallel multi-protocol operation
Large 256 KB FIFO reduces CPU interrupt latency
PCI plug-and-play initialization and single multifunction interrupt
DMA support for efficient data transfers
Differential signaling for extended cable runs
Typical Applications
Industrial serial device control and monitoring
Multi-protocol gateway and protocol conversion
High-speed point-to-point serial links
Real-time data acquisition from legacy equipment
Compatibility & Integration Device drivers available for VxWorks, WinNT, Win2000, Windows XP, Linux, and LabVIEW. Free Windows and Linux drivers provided.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | '+5 VDC ± 0.2 VDC, 1.5 A typical |
General Standards PCI-SIO4B-256K — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the General Standards PCI-SIO4B-256K. Calibration covers per-channel threshold accuracy, input leakage current, logic level high/low margins, and signal timing verification. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common General Standards PCI-SIO4B-256K faults: ESD-damaged input protection, failed driver ICs, connector pin damage. Most failures involve ESD-damaged input protection circuitry, failed logic driver ICs, or mechanical connector pin damage. Board-level component replacement is standard practice.
General Standards PCI-SIO4B-256K price
This General Standards PCI-SIO4B-256K is listed at $950. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
General Standards PCI-SIO4B-256K calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the General Standards PCI-SIO4B-256K is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers per-channel threshold accuracy, input leakage current, logic level high/low margins, and signal timing verification. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
