Description
IBM 61x8843-02 SPEACH ISA Adapter Card 16-Bit ISA Slot
The IBM 61x8843-02 is a 16-bit ISA expansion adapter card designed for speech and audio processing applications on IBM PC-compatible computers. This vintage controller card plugs directly into the ISA expansion slot and was widely used in multimedia and voice-processing systems throughout the 1990s. The SPEACH designation refers to specialized speech and acoustic hardware protocols supported by this adapter, making it valuable for legacy system restoration, retro computing projects, and archival IBM system configurations.
Specifications & What's Included
- Part Number: IBM 61x8843-02
- Form Factor: 16-bit ISA expansion card
- Interface: ISA bus slot (full-length card)
- Application: Speech/audio processing adapter
- Era: 1990s vintage computer hardware
- Compatibility: IBM PC and IBM-compatible computers with 16-bit ISA expansion slots
- Condition: Card only (no accessories, cables, or documentation included unless noted)
Applications
The IBM SPEACH ISA adapter was designed for multimedia and voice-processing applications on legacy IBM PC systems. This card type was commonly deployed in early speech recognition systems, voice mail platforms, telephony applications, and multimedia computing environments that required dedicated audio and speech-processing capabilities beyond standard sound cards. Today, these adapters remain sought after by vintage computer enthusiasts, retro system restorers, and collectors building or maintaining authentic 1990s-era IBM PC systems. The ISA bus architecture and speech-specific processing functions make this card a notable piece of computing history from the era when dedicated expansion cards were essential for specialized audio and communication tasks.
This IBM 61x8843-02 SPEACH ISA adapter card has been inspected and is in used condition. The card was pulled from a working environment and shows typical age-related wear consistent with vintage computer hardware from the 1990s era. Please contact us before purchasing if you have questions about condition or compatibility with your system.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
IBM |
Model: |
61x8843-02 |
MPN: |
61x8843-02 |
Type: |
ISA Adapter Card / Speech Processor Card |
SKU: |
12796 |
Form Factor: |
16-Bit ISA Expansion Card |
Interface: |
ISA Slot |
Compatibility: |
IBM PC and compatible computers with 16-bit ISA bus |
Era: |
1990s vintage computer hardware |
Condition: |
Used |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
USA |
Condition Notes: |
IBM 61x8843-02 SPEACH ISA adapter card in used condition, pulled from working environment. Vintage 1990s PC expansion card, typical wear for age. Contact us with questions. |