Synchronous PCI Adapter delivers data rates up to 10 Mbps.
Press Release Summary:
ACB-Ultra.LPCI low-profile, PCI bus RS-232/422/485 serial interface board is based on Zilog(TM) Z16C32 IUSC and includes on-board DMA controller to eliminate bus bandwidth constraints. It features 256 K of on-board RAM, 32-byte FIFO buffer, and Universal Bus as required by PCISIG specification 2.3. SeaMAC v4.1 driver software is included, which supports protocols under Windows 2000/XP. Adapter is suited for satellite, radar, and banking applications.
Original Press Release:
Sealevel Systems, Inc. Introduces New High-Speed Synchronous Low Profile PCI Adapter
Liberty, SC (November 3rd, 2003) - Sealevel Systems, Inc. announces the ACB-Ultra.LPCI, a Low Profile PCI bus RS-232/422/485 synchronous serial interface.
Boasting data rates up to 10M bps, the ACB-Ultra.LPCI is an ideal solution for satellite, radar, banking, and other specialized high-speed synchronous applications. Based on the Zilog(TM) Z16C32 IUSC, the board includes an on-board DMA controller to eliminate bus bandwidth constraints and increase throughput. The ACB-Ultra.LPCI is also equipped with 256K of on-board RAM and a 32-byte FIFO buffer to maximize performance without increasing processor overhead.
The ACB-Ultra.LPCI meets the requirements for the MD1 Low Profile specification as defined by PCISIG in the PCI 2.2 "Low Profile Addendum." Each board ships with both the low profile bracket and the standard profile PCI slot bracket, offering the customer versatility in installation. The ACB-Ultra.LPCI also features Universal Bus (3.3V and 5.0V) as required by PCISIG specification 2.3.
Software support, critical for successful synchronous communication implementation, is provided through Sealevel's SeaMAC v4.1 driver. SeaMAC supports a variety of protocols under Windows 2000/XP including SDLC, Bi-Sync/Monosync, and Raw (bit-shifter). Clocking is selectable using the internal baud rate generator or from an external source. Standard Win32 API functions are supported.
The ACB-Ultra.LPCI, part number 5104, is priced at $499 in low volume quantities and is available from stock. Like all Sealevel I/O products, the board includes a lifetime warranty.
Sealevel Systems, founded in 1986, provides communications and I/O solutions for multiple platforms including PCI Bus, ISA Bus, PC Card (PCMCIA), PC/104, Ethernet, and USB. Their product line includes multi-port RS-232 and RS-422/485, high-speed Sync/Async, and Digital/Relay I/O. Sealevel also provides related software, technical support and customer service. The company is known for its ability to customize products to meet customers' unique application needs. The company's technical support, mass customization resources, and software leadership in Windows integration and Sync/Async drivers make Sealevel technology easy to integrate, manage, and upgrade. For more information on Sealevel Systems, please contact Earle Foster at Sealevel, by phone at (864) 843-4343 x116, or by e-mail at earlef@sealevel.com.
