ID-EGP2-X401
Module Type: M.2 to four RS-232/422/485 Module, Function: Serial
- PCIe 2.0 compliant. RS-232/422/485 mode configurable by software
- Up to 1 Mbps RS232 and 15 Mbps RS422/485 serial data rate. 16C550 compatible. 256-byte FIFOs
- Alternative vertical or horizontal connector
- Full RS-232 functions with DB9 connector
- Termination resistor enabled/disabled by DIP switch
- Complies with EN61000-4-2 (ESD) Air-15kV, Contact-8kV
- Industrial temperature -40 ºC to 85 ºC
- 30μ" golden finger
| Model Name | EGP2-X401 |
| Module Type | M.2 to Four RS-232 / 422 / 485 Module |
| Form Factor | M.2 2242 B+M Key |
| Function | Serial |
| Input I/F | PCI Express 2.0 x1 |
| Output I/F | RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 |
| Output Port | 4 |
| Output Connector | DB-9 |
| Max. Power Consumption | 0.58W (3.3V x 176mA) |
| Dimension (W x L x H/mm) | Vertical: 22 x 42 x 6.45 Horizontal: 22 x 42 x 7.65 |
| Temperature | Operation : W/T -40°C ~ 85°C (Ta) Storage : -55°C ~ 95°C (Ta) |
| Vibration | 5G@[7~2000Hz] |
| Shock | 50G@0.5ms |
| OS Support | Windows : XP (32 bit), 7 (32 / 64 bit), 8 / 8.1 (32 / 64 bit), 10, and above version, WES7, CE7.0 Linux : Kernel 2.6.x and above |
EGP2-X401 is a PCIe 2.0-compliant serial module supporting RS-232 / 422 / 485 modes, configurable via software. It offers data rates up to 3 Mbps (RS-232 up to 921.6 Kbps) with 16C550 compatibility and 256-byte FIFOs. Equipped with DIP-switch-enabled termination resistors and a DB9 connector, it ensures versatile operation.
Designed for industrial use, it supports -40°C to 85°C, complies with EN61000-4-2 ESD protection (15kV Air, 8kV Contact), and includes a 30µ” golden finger.
Ordering Information
| P/N | Description |
| EGP2-X401-W1 | M.2 to Four RS-232 / 422 / 485 Module, Vertical Connector / Wide Temperature |
| EGP2-X401-W2 | M.2 to Four RS-232 / 422 / 485 Module, Horizontal Connector / Wide Temperature |
ROBUST AND FLEXIBLE SERIAL SERIES CORE ADVANTAGES
Superior Isolation Protection
2.5 kV HiPOT isolation delivers robust protection for reliable data transmission in challenging environments
Software-Configurable Protocols
Easily switch between RS-232/422/485 modes through software without hardware modification
Versatile Form Factor Options
Multiple port configurations and form factors to ensure maximum flexibility for diverse application requirements
Enhanced ESD Protection
Exceptional electrostatic discharge protection with 15 kV air discharge and 8 kV contact discharge capabilities
Serial communication remains a vital method for reliable data exchange in industrial and embedded systems. Serial expansion cards provide robust connectivity, offering options for 2, 4, or 8 ports per card and supporting RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 protocols via PCIe or USB interfaces.
| Model Name | Form Factor | No. of Output Ports | RS-232 | RS-422/RS-485 | RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 | Isolation Voltage (2.5 kV) |
| EGP2-X403 | M.2 2242 | 4 | Yes | |||
| EGP2-X401 | M.2 2242 | 4 | Yes | |||
| EGP2-X4S1 | M.2 2280 | 4 | Yes | Yes | ||
| EMP2-X2S1 | mPCIe | 2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| EMP2-X403 | mPCIe | 4 | Yes | |||
| EMP2-X402 | mPCIe | 4 | Yes | |||
| EMP2-X4S2 | mPCIe | 4 | Yes | Yes | ||
| EMP2-X404 | mPCIe | 4 | Yes | |||
| EMP2-X801 | mPCIe | 8 | Yes |