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IBM 16F1144 1 x Port DB-9 16/4 Token Ring Micro Channel Adapter
- 1 x DB-9 Serial Port
- Micro Channel Adapter
- Designed for IBM MCA systems
- Enables serial communication
- Compatible with legacy devices
- Single port connectivity
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Product Overview
The IBM 16F1144 is a Micro Channel Adapter designed to provide a single DB-9 serial port. This adapter is intended for older IBM systems utilizing the Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) bus, enabling serial communication for devices like modems or terminals.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Serial Adapter |
| Interface | DB-9 Serial Port |
| Bus Type | Micro Channel (MCA) |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Brand | IBM |
Product Description
The IBM 16F1144 is a specialized adapter card that provides a single RS-232 serial port, identified by its DB-9 connector. This adapter is specifically designed to be installed in computer systems that feature the Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) bus, which was prevalent in IBM PS/2 and some other IBM workstations and servers during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Its primary function is to enable serial communication capabilities for systems that may lack integrated serial ports or require additional serial interfaces. This allows for the connection of various legacy peripherals such as modems, serial mice, terminals, or other data acquisition devices that communicate via the RS-232 standard. The adapter translates the system's internal bus signals to the external serial interface. Given its reliance on the Micro Channel Architecture, the IBM 16F1144 is a component for maintaining or upgrading older IBM systems. It serves a niche purpose for users who need to interface with hardware that exclusively uses serial communication and requires the specific physical and electrical interface provided by the MCA slot.
