User`s manual

Smartio C168H/PCI User’s Manual 1-1

Introduction

Overview

Smartio— Smart Multiport Async Solutions

Smartio products represent smart, multiport, serial I/O solutions for the modern

technological world. Smartio C168H/PCI is designed for a 32-bit PCI bus with the

plug-and-play feature. It offers 8 serial ports for connecting terminals, modems,

printers, data acquisition equipment, and other serial devices to a PC. Smartio

C168H/PCI is a well-designed, fine-tuned device driver, and as such makes full use of

the 32 byte Tx/Rx FIFO and on-chip H/W flow control, making it possible to transfer

data, without loss, at speeds up to 921.6 Kbps. This product offers a reliable and high

performance solution for serial multiport communications.

Board Applications

The Smartio C168H/PCI board can be used for many applications. Here are just a few:

• Internet/Intranet Connection

• Remote Access Applications

• Multi-User Applications

• Industrial Automation

• Office Automation

• Telecommunications

• PC-based (vending) Machine or Kiosk System

• POS (Point-Of-Sale) System

PCI Solution

The Smartio C168H/PCI board complies with PCI Spec. 2.1, and since the hardware