XR17V358 series Multiple I/O PCIe controller card Key benefits Cost effective serial connectivity for industrial machines through the industry standard 16C550 UART. Supports asynchronous full duplex communication over twisted pair or shielded cable for flexible installations. Designed for engineers and IT professionals to integrate multiple Serial devices into a single system seamlessly. Easy installation with automatic IRQ address allocation and builtin isolated DCDC power for protection against ground interference and power issues. What it does Provides a PCIe expansion card based on the XR17V358 series Multi I/O controller to deliver reliable serial I/O in a modern system. Maintains compatibility with legacy serial devices by supporting the 16C550 UART standard. Enables multiple serial devices to operate in parallel within the same host system. Key attributes Function: PCIe expansion card with XR17V358 series Multiple I/O controller for serial communication. Compatibility: Supports industry standard 16C550 UART; suitable for integrating multiple serial devices into PCs or embedded systems. Size and form factor: PCIe expansion card designed for standard PCIe slots. Performance: Asynchronous full duplex serial communication over twisted pair or shielded cable; automatic IRQ address allocation; builtin DCDC isolation power for improved protection against ground interference. Reliability: Built to provide stable serial connections in factory environments and home workshops with robust grounding and isolation features. Applications and use scenarios Industrial automation and control: Connect PLCs, CNC controllers, sensors, and measurement devices to a PC or industrial controller for data logging, monitoring, and control tasks. Factory floor data acquisition: Route data from multiple serial devices such as barcode scanners, modems, or sensors into a single host for monitoring and analytics. IT and engineering test setups: Build testing rigs or development environments that require reliable multiserial connectivity for development, debugging, and validation of serial peripherals. Notes This card is intended for users who need to expand serial I/O in systems that require compatibility with 16C550 UART and robust ground isolation. It emphasizes ease of installation, automatic IRQ management, and protection against groundrelated interference while supporting flexible serial communication over common cable types.