Akron OH, October 4--Quatech Inc., a leading manufacturer of data communication and data acquisition products for PC-based systems, today introduced Windows CE support for its entire line of RS-232 and RS-422/485 asynchronous serial PCMCIA cards. With this announcement Quatech not only significantly enhances one of the most complete serial PCMCIA lines in the industry, but the company also becomes one of only a few suppliers to offer Windows CE support for multi-port RS-422/485 serial cards, and for four-port RS-232 cards.

The addition of Windows CE support for their serial PCMCIA line positions Quatech to expand into two significant data communication markets: handheld computing and embedded systems. The cards are small, light, and have low power requirements, making them an ideal interface choice for using portable serial peripherals such as GPS receivers, bar code scanners, and printers with a handheld computer running Windows CE. They are also ideal solutions for a wide variety of embedded systems used in retail POS, industrial and office automation.

Quatech's serial PCMCIA line includes one, two and four port cards for asynchronous RS-232 and RS-422/485 protocols. The cards are implemented with 16550 UARTs containing 16-byte FIFOs for increased performance in multitasking environments, and they provide data rates up to 115.2 kbps. The cards can significantly expand a system's capabilities while taking up minimal system resources, as a single software selectable interrupt is used to service all ports. Along with Windows CE, support is provided for DOS, Windows 3.x/95/98/Me/NT/2000, OS/2 and Linux.

Quatech serial PCMCIA cards range in price from $129 to $379. The new Windows CE drivers are included with the card. Existing customers can download the new drivers from Quatech's website at www.quatech.com/windows_ce.htm. Complete details and product specifications for Quatech's entire line of serial PCMCIA cards can be found on their website. Call 1-800-553-1170, e-mail sales@quatech.com, or visit www.quatech.com for more information.

About Quatech: Quatech supplies the industry's most reliable data communication and data acquisition solutions. It achieves this high level of reliability by virtue of quality design and manufacturing, and service and support that exceed expectations. Its customer base includes Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and major universities, as well as many small companies and individual users. Its products for Windows, Linux, Solaris and OS/2 based systems are used in a wide variety of vertical markets including banking, retail, airports, medical, security and hospitality. Amongst the leading applications in these markets are Point of Sale terminals, Kiosks, automotive testing, industrial control and process monitoring. Founded in 1983, and headquartered in Akron, OH, the company has a worldwide presence, selling its products through a network of United States sales representatives and international distributors. Website: www.quatech.com.
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