Quatech’s SPP-100 fully supports the IEEE 1284 EPP standard, and functions exactly like a computer’s native parallel port. Thus, unlike the many USB to parallel converters on the market, Quatech’s SPP-100 will work seamlessly with any hardware or software that requires either an EPP or standard parallel port. It is compatible with both 3.3V and 5V systems.

Many portable and hand-held computers do not provide a parallel port. When they do, the built-in port often cannot function in EPP mode. Quatech’s SPP-100 is an ideal choice in these situations when a high speed parallel interface is required.

For example, the SPP-100 is currently being used in several portable medical applications to provide EEG and EKG tests to patients in remote areas who would otherwise need to travel hours to reach the nearest hospital. It is used as part of a real-time scoring system for stock-car racing, and as an interface for an electronic sewing machine. Of course, the most common use is to provide a high-speed printer port when one is not provided by the PC.

Features

• Fully supports IEEE 1284 EPP interface
• IBM PC Parallel port compatible
• Speeds to 700 kbps
• Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP/CE/Vista/7, Linux (standard modes only) and OS/2 (Rev H and prior) support
• 3.3V and 5V compatible
• Driver available for HP Palmtop upon request
• RoHS compliant
• 5 year warranty
• PCMCIA Serial Cards are also available in 1, 2 and 4 ports

Detailed Specifications: PCMCIA Parallel Cards

Bus Interface:	16-bit PCMCIA, Release 8 & backward compliant
OS Support:	Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/CE/Vista/7, Linux (standard modes only), OS/2, HP Palmtop
Data Rate:	700 kbps (max*) learn more about max data rates
Ports:	1 Parallel Port with three functional modes:            EPP Mode            Standard Unidirectional Parallel Port Mode            Standard Bi-directional Parallel Port Mode
Connectors:	Detachable cable with 1 DB-25 female (see connector pinout)
Environment:	Operating: 0°C to 70°C Storage: -50°C to 80°C Humidity: 10% to 90%
Power Requirements:	35 mA @ +5V, 25 mA @ +3.3V Note: Some newer laptops support 3.3V rather than the traditional 5V power. Beginning with rev. F (now available), the SPP-100 is compatible with both 3.3V and 5V systems. See our FAQ for a list of models known to be incompatible with rev. E3 (and prior revisions).
Size:	Type II PCMCIA Card package
Certifications:	CE, FCC Class B, RoHS & WEEE Compliant

Sales Information:

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DIRECT FROM QUATECH
SPP-100		EPP Parallel PCMCIA Card		$129.00

Application: Portable Medical Test Systems Quatech Products Used: Quatech SPP-100 EPP Parallel Port Card Because of the high speed (up to 2 Mbps) EPP port made available by Quatech's SPP-100, it is an ideal choice for a variety of portable medical applications. Several companies have developed proprietary EEG machines which connect with a laptop computer via Quatech's card. The parallel port on many laptop computers will not function in EPP mode under Windows 95/98. Quatech's SPP-100 will. In fact, our card is the only one available which completely adheres to the IEEE 1284 EPP specification.