A2232
Manufacturer
Commodore, USA
Date
1990
Amiga
A2000, A3000, A4000
Interface
Zorro II
Autoconfig ID
514 / 69,70
    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
    PinSignalSetting
    1RX
    2TX
    3DSR
    4CTS
    5RTS
    6DTR
    7DCD
    8GND
Photos
Commodore A2232 - Rev 5 front side
Rev 5, front side
Commodore A2232 - Rev 5 back side
Rev 5, back side
Commodore A2232 - Rev 6 front side
Rev 6, front side
Commodore A2232 - Rev 6 back side
Rev 6, back side
Commodore A2232 - Rev 6 with RTS/CTS handshake mod front side
Rev 6 with RTS/CTS handshake mod, front side
Commodore A2232 - Rev 6 front side
Rev 6, front side
Driver / Installation Disk