Component Simplifies RS-232 Communications in .NET

For immediate release

Contact: Doug Bright, (267) 448-4929, dbright@scientificcomponent.com

Scientific Component has released PortController.NET version 1.0 for Windows 98, ME, 2000 and Windows XP, a serial communications component that simplifies RS-232 communication in the .NET Framework.

PortController.NET provides an API that enables .NET software developers to add support for multithreaded serial port communications, without grappling with thread management or RS-232 protocol details.

The component allows the developer to exercise full control over the serial port, including reading and writing text and binary data, setting communications parameters, and managing control line and handshaking states. PortController.NET also monitors the serial port and notifies the developer's application when an event occurs or incoming data is received.

Working with PortController.NET allows the developer to create software that interacts with laboratory instruments, navigational devices, and medical equipment in minutes, instead of the days or weeks it might otherwise take to implement a solution from scratch.

The component comes with twelve example applications that demonstrate a variety of programming techniques in Visual Basic.NET, C#, and C++. If a company requires additional long term security and transparency, the PortController.NET source code is also available.

PortController.NET is priced from $299.00 (US) for different editions of the software. The component may be used royalty-free as part of an application. Further information, and a free trial version are available from http://www.scientificcomponent.com.

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EVALUATION COPIES OF THE UNRESTRICTED VERSION OF PORTCONTROLLER.NET ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST