superHermes from TF Services includes all the features of the Hermes IPC replacement chip and adds IBM AT keyboard interface, high speed 2-way RS232 at up to 460,800 baud, serial mouse port and 2 other RS232 inputs (i.e. 3 low speed RS232 serial inputs) plus 3 spare I/O lines. It will also handle a PS/2 keyboard with a standard PS/2 - AT adaptor.
It has a keylock connector (which locks QL/IBM keyboard and superHermes mouse), a Turbo connector (256 speed factors) and 1.5K of non-volatile memory EEPROM. It also has a connector for capslock/scroll-lock LED and a keyclick function which can be toggled on or off. superHermes is a plug in circuit board not much more than twice the size of the 8049 coprocessor it replaces on the QL or Aurora motherboard.
superHERMES uses a high speed RISC co-processor, a PIC 17C44. The maximum throughput is achieved when used with a Super Gold Card - with the high speed serial port set to a baud rate of 115,200, this gives a little under 80kbps.
Advertised features include:
Title: SuperHermes
Interface Type: AT Keyboard Interface, Hi-speed serial interface and 8049 Co-Processor Replacement
Connection: 8049 Socket
Through-Connector: No
Manufacturer: TF Services
Year First Sold: Unknown
Original Price: Unknown
Reviews: Unknown
Download Manual: Unknown
Accompanying Software: SuperHermes Support Software