SEALEVEL SYSTEMS INTRODUCES MULTI-INTERFACE PC/104 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS ADAPTER

Sealevel Systems, Inc. announces an addition to the company's PC/104 product line: the SIO.104+2, a dual port RS-232/422/485 interface adapter. Designed to meet the core needs of PC/104 applications requiring high reliability, small size, and long term availability, the SIO.104+2 is available in both standard and extended temperature range models.

For Immediate Release

Liberty, SC (December 2nd, 2002) - Sealevel Systems, Inc. announces an addition to the company's PC/104 product line: the SIO.104+2, a dual port RS-232/422/485 interface adapter. Designed to meet the core needs of PC/104 applications requiring high reliability, small size, and long term availability, the SIO.104+2 is available in both standard and extended temperature range models.

Conforming strictly to the PC/104 specification, the SIO.104+2 provides two RS-232/422/485 ports, allowing field-selectable connection to a variety of real-world devices. Each port can be individually configured and offers automatic control of the RTS signal when using RS-485 mode.

The SIO.104+2 is designed using the XR16C850 UART, which supports standard PC data rates and boasts a top speed of 460.8K bps. The SIO.104+2 provides a 128-byte FIFO, 16 times larger than boards designed with 16C550 parts, to allow error free operation even in high-speed applications

SIO.104+2 ships with Sealevel Systems SeaCOM suite of Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP drivers. Sealevel also Includes WinSSD, a full-featured application providing powerful testing and diagnostic capabilities. Use WinSSD for BERT (Bit Error Rate Testing), throughput monitoring, loopback tests, and transmit test pattern messages.

In addition to Windows drivers and utilities, SeaCOM includes drivers, utilities, application notes, and technical details to simplify installations in DOS, QNX, and LINUX.

The SIO.104+2, part number 3502, is available immediately from stock. Price is $169.00 in low volume quantities, and like all Sealevel products, the SIO.104+2 is backed by a lifetime warranty.

Sealevel Systems, founded in 1986, provides communications and I/O solutions for multiple platforms including PCI Bus, ISA Bus, PC Card (PCMCIA), and PC/104. Their product line includes multi-port RS-232 and RS-422/485, high-speed Sync/Async, Digital/Relay I/O, and Solid Disk emulation. Sealevel also provides related software, technical support and customer service. The company is known for its ability to customize products to meet customers' unique application needs.

The company's technical support, mass customization resources and software leadership in Windows integration and Sync/Async drivers make Sealevel technology easy to integrate, manage and upgrade. Their commitment to providing quality products and support services to the consumer has driven Sealevel to a leading position in the industry.

For more information on Sealevel Systems, please contact Earle Foster at Sealevel, by phone at (864) 843-4343 x116, or by e-mail at earlef@sealevel.com.

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