Features

• 8 High performance UARTs with peak asynchronous data rates up to 4.125Mbps
• RS232/422 interfaces
• Deep 32-Byte receive/transmit fifos
• Full modem interface with hardware out of band flow control
• Automated Xon/Xoff in-band flow control
• Flexible clock prescalar allows for a wide range of baud rates
• PCI 3.0 and Power Management 1.1 compliant
• Software compatible with industry standard 16C550 type devices
• Universal 3.3V/5V operation
• 160 QFP package
• Commercial temperature range (0 to +70°C)
• Certified device drivers for a wide range of operating systems

Description

Combining Oxford Semiconductor’s high performance UART and PCI technology, the OX16PCI958 is the ideal connectivity solution for a diverse range of products requiring high density port expansion including: PC Add-on Cards, Industrial PC, Point of Sale Terminals, Industrial Control and Network Management.

This highly integrated device is backed by certified device drivers, for a wide range of operating systems, to deliver ultimate performance with reduced design cycles and accelerated time to market.

The OX16PCI958 is a single chip octal serial port solution for PCI based serial connectivity applications. The device incorporates Oxford Semiconductor’s high performance UART technology that combines fast baud rates and deep fifos with unrivalled flexibility. It adds up to a class leading serial connectivity solution.

Applications

• PC Add-on Cards
• Industrial PC (IPC)
• Point of Sale Terminals (PoS)
• Industrial control
• Network management
• Gaming machines
• Building automation
• Embedded systems