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Impact of Architecture on Performance of USB to Serial Adapters

From Sealevel Systems, Inc.
 

 
"We were stunned at the performance difference between brands of multiport USB to serial adapters." Design architecture is the critical element.

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Sealevel Systems, Inc. - USB to Isolated Serial Adapters w/ Locking USB
Isolated serial interface adapters offers an easy way to connect serial devices to a USB port. The serial port is configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 without opening the case. Optical isolation... (read more)
Sealevel Systems, Inc. - Item# 2807: USB to 8-Port Serial Adapter
USB to RS-232, RS-485 RJ45 VersaCom Serial Interface Adapter The SeaLINK+8.VC 8-port USB to serial adapter offers an easy way to connect multiple RS-232 or RS-485 devices via a single USB port. With... (read more)
L-com, Inc. - Deluxe USB Cables - Type A - B Connectors
L-com's latest USB cable offering, the ECUSB series, provides high performance at competitive prices. These quality constructed cables feature USB 2.0 Compliant 26 AWG power leads and are finished in... (read more)
L-com, Inc. - Colored RJ45 Ethernet Patch Cables - Patch Cables
RJ45 Ethernet Patch Cables - Patch Cables in a variety of colors from L-com, Inc. Customers can now order category 5E molded patch cords in one of nine different colors including: Black, Blue, Green,... (read more)
Sealevel Systems, Inc. - Software Configurable 1-2 Port USB Serial Adapters
Product Highlights • Each port is software configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 • Electrical interface settings are maintained across multiple computers • USB bus powered... (read more)
Sealevel Systems, Inc. - PCI Express 2-Port RS-232/422/485 Serial Interface
Product Highlights • Each port individually configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 • Oscillator and clock prescaler support wide range of baud rates • USB bus powered •... (read more)
Sealevel Systems, Inc. - Embedded Software Configurable USB Serial Adapters
Product Highlights • Serial ports are software configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 • Automatic RS-485 enable/disable • DB9M connector(s) with full modem control signals... (read more)
 

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