Serial Interface

• a complete computer on its own leaving the Amiga free for other tasks
  • 65CE20 @ 3.58 MHz controls the I/O operations
  • has 4 times the computing power of a C64
  • 16 kB RAM
  • the RAM is addressable by the MC680x0
• seven 8 pin mini-DIN serial ports
  • not completely RS232C compatible, the RI signal (Ringing) is missing
  • has jumpers for each port to exchange the RxD (Recieve Data) and TxD (Transmit Data) lines – nullmodem mode without using special cable (setting both jumpers either outside or inside on the jumper block for each port)
  • seven adaptor cables with DB25 RS232C compatible serial ports supplied (80 cm long)
  • 50-19200 bps transfer speed for each port
• the card is capable of 115200 bps mode but only with the supplied software
• up to five A2232 can be installed into one machine giving a total of 36 serial ports
• supported by Amix, NetBSD (normal and turbo modes) and OpenBSD

Pinout Mini 8-pin DIN Connector

[descripton by Amiga Hardware Database]