- PCI-Express x1 Lane or USB-2 Host Bus Interface
- 2 ports individually isolated or non-
- Switchable RS-232/422/485
- Supports full duplex (4 wire), half duplex (2 wire) with auto TxD echo cancellation modes in RS-422/485
- Bi-directional data speeds up to 20Mbps (optional) (RS-422/485)
- Port settings can be set up by sofware (on certain models)
- Slow Slew Rate capability (on certain models)
- Operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C
Mini PCI Express Serial
- Description
- Specifications
- Downloads
- Further Specs and Comparison
- Ordering Information
- Custom Design
More Information
Connect Tech’s MPG00x series are rugged Mini PCIe modules that are ideal for adding extra serial port capabilities to any system with minimal increase in overall system size and power consumption.
Choose from PCI Express x1 lane or a USB-2 host bus interface.
Various modules are available offering switchable RS-232/422/485, optional isolation and full modem control signals. The wide operating temperature and latching connector and cabling solution allow these modules to be used in harsh environments.
Compatibility with a large variety of popular operating systems allows these boards to be easily integrated into a wide array of new and existing systems.
The MPG00X series is available in a standard SKU (MPG003/MPG004) and as an alternative parts version (MPG013/MPG014). These are form, fit and fuction equivalent. Order fulfillment ship dates may differ by part number. See more info here.
Specifications
| Humidity | 5 to 95% non-condensing |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Linux, QNX, Windows |
Downloads for Mini PCI Express Serial – MPG001, MPG002, MPG003, MPG004
Drivers for BlueStorm/Express
| Operating System | Driver Information | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | Name: winctipu-v101-w10.zip Version: v101-w10 Released: 02.23.2018 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| Windows 8, Windows 8 64-bit, Windows 7, Windows 7 64-Bit, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 64-Bit, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 64-Bit | Name: winctipu-v101.zip Version: v101 Released: 02.23.2018 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 64-Bit, Windows XP, Windows XP 64-Bit, Windows 2000 | Name: winctipu-v101.zip Version: v101 Released: 02.23.2018 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| Windows XP Embedded | Name: winctipu-v101.zip Version: v101 Released: 02.23.2018 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| Windows CE 5.0 | Name: ctice500_1_0_0_0.zip Version: 1.0.0.0 Released: 10.20.2006 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| Linux (3.9.x +) | Name: cti_serial_146.tgz Version: 1.46 Released: 04.16.2021 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| Linux (2.6.39, 3.8.x) | Name: cti_serial_125a.tgz Version: 1.25 Released: 08.11.2014 |
Request Driver Install Guide |
| Linux (2.6.18 to 2.6.38) | Name: cti_serial_113a-2.6.38.tgz Version: 1.13a-2.6.38 Released: 08.11.2014 |
Request Driver Install Guide |
| Linux 2.4 | Name: ctipu-24-1.12.tar.gz Version: 1.12 Released: 12.09.2008 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| QNX 7 | Name: ctipuiq7-1v224.tar Version: 2.24v7 Released: 2022.07.05 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| QNX 6 (Neutrino) | Name: ctipuiq6v221_65.tgz Version: 2.21v65 (QNX6.4+) Released: 03.02.2017 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| QNX 4 | Name: BL-QNX4_120.tar Version: 1.20 Released: 10.27.2011 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| Solaris 10 (32-bit) | Name: ctiblsolpkg2.12.gz Version: 2.12 Released: 03.28.2008 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| SCO Unix/Openserver | Name: bhblbe-sco-v400-install.tar Version: 4.00 Released: 12.06.2006 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
Drivers support:
BlueStorm/Express: BEG001, BEG002, BEG002-01, BEG002-02, BEG005, BEG005-01, BEG005-02, BEG005-03, BEG006, BEG006-01, BEG006-02, BEG006-03
BlueStorm/Express Opto: BBG001, BBG001-01, BBG003, BBG003-01
BlueStorm/Express LP: BFG001, BFG001-01, BFG002, BFG002-01, BFG002-02, BFG002-03, BFG002-04, BFG005, BFG005-02, BFG005-03
BlueStorm/Express LP Opto: BCG001, BCG001-01, BCG003, BCG003-01
BlueStorm/Express Isolated: ONLY BDG001-01
BlueStorm/Express 8/16 RS-232: BEG011, BEG011-01
BlueStorm/SP RJ-11: BTG008, BTG008-01
Mini PCI Express Serial: MPG001, MPG002, MPG003, MPG004
Further Specs and Comparison
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Interface | Hardware selectable RS-232/422/485 |
Hardware or software selectable RS-232/422/485 |
| Host Bus | USB-2 | PCI Express (x1 lane) |
| Connectors | Mini Tek, 2mm, 20 pins | Mini Tek, 2mm, 2 x 10 pins |
| Isolation | – | 500V |
| Control Signals | RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DCD, DSR, RI, GND
RS-422/485: TX±, RX±, GND |
RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DCD, DSR, RI, GND
RS-422/485: TX±, RX±, GND |
| Baud Rate | RS-232: 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps
RS-422/485: 50 bps to 12Mbps Slow Slew Rate: 250Kbps |
RS-232: 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps
RS-422/485: 50 bps to 1Mbps Optional to 20Mbps Slow Slew Rate: 250Kbps |
| Interrupts | – | Assigned by Plug and Play resources |
| Memory Addresses | – | Assigned by Plug and Play resources |
| UART Type | USB UARTs with up to 4K byte FIFO transmit and receive FIFO buffers for each port | Dual PCIe UARTs with up to 256 byte transmit and receive FIFO buffers for each port |
| Power Requirements | 150mA @ 3.3V Max (excluding Line loads) | 175mA, 3.3V Max (Excluding Line loads) |
| Software Programmable Settings | – | Line Mode Slow Slew RS-422 Termination |
Ordering Information
| Main Products | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | Description |
| MPG001 | Mini PCI-Express Serial card, includes 2 x RS-232/422/485 serial ports. Latching Vertical connector. Connected via Mini PCIe USB. RoHS compliant. |
| MPG002 | Mini PCI-Express Serial card, includes 2 x RS-232/422/485 serial ports. Vertical header. Connected via Mini PCIe USB. RoHS compliant. |
| MPG003 | Mini PCI-Express Isolated Serial card, includes 2 x RS-232/422/485 serial ports. Latching Vertical connector. Connected via Mini PCIe PCIe UART. RoHS compliant. |
| MPG004 | Mini PCI-Express Isolated Serial card, includes 2 x RS-232/422/485 serial ports. Vertical header. Connected via Mini PCIe PCIe UART. RoHS compliant. |
| MPG013 | Mini PCI-Express Isolated Serial card, includes 2 x RS-232/422/485 serial ports. Latching Vertical connector. Connected via Mini PCIe PCIe UART. RoHS compliant.- Alternative parts version of MPG003 |
| MPG014 | Mini PCI-Express Isolated Serial card, includes 2 x RS-232/422/485 serial ports. Vertical header. Connected via Mini PCIe PCIe UART. RoHS compliant.- Alternative parts version of MPG004 |
| CBG121 | Dual DB9 to Minitek 20 pin cable. For use with MPG001 and MPG002. |
| CBG191 | DB9 to 10-pin Header 2mm. For use with MPG003 and MPG004. |
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