The Abaco Systems IP-Ethernet (LANCE) IndustryPack Module delivers Ethernet connectivity for industrial control and data acquisition systems. Built around the Am79C90 LANCE chipset, this single-wide IndustryPack module integrates network access into VME, PCI, CompactPCI, ISA, STD32, PC/104, and standalone platforms via compatible carrier boards.
Technical Specifications
• Chipset: Am79C90 Local Area Network Controller for Ethernet (LANCE) — a 48-pin VLSI CMOS device
• Network Standards: 10Base5, 10Base2, and 10BaseT (twisted pair)
• Memory: 16 KB dual-ported RAM for packet transfer
• Data Bus: 16-bit IP data bus access to RAM
• DMA: On-board DMA with advanced buffer management
• FIFO Buffer: 48 bytes
• Form Factor: Single-wide IndustryPack module
• Interconnection: 50-pin ribbon cable to transition module
– Key Features
• Slave parallel bus interface with direct host access to the Ethernet network
• Serial I/O interface for device communication
• Station address detection and error reporting with automatic retry logic
• Integrated diagnostics and buffer management eliminate external control circuits
• Supports legacy and modern Ethernet topologies within a single module
– Typical Applications
Industrial automation systems requiring Ethernet integration into existing VME or modular architectures. Data acquisition networks in real-time environments. Legacy system modernization where IndustryPack carrier compatibility is required.
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for IndustryPack carriers supporting VME, PCI, CompactPCI, ISA, STD32, PC/104, and standalone configurations. Requires one of three available transition modules to establish Ethernet connectivity. The 16-bit IP data bus ensures efficient packet transfer between host systems and the network interface.
