The Ziatech ZT 8995 is an STD Bus Ethernet interface board that provides 10 Mbps network connectivity for STD 32 and STD Bus computer systems. It implements the 10BASE-T standard over twisted-pair media and emulates the Novell NE2000 interface, enabling seamless integration into industrial and embedded systems requiring deterministic network communication. The board supports IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD operation and includes a ROM socket for BIOS extensions.
Technical Specifications
• Bus Architecture: STD Bus, STD 32 Bus
• Ethernet Standard: 10BASE-T
• Network Speed: 10 Mbps
• Access Method: Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection (CSMA/CD)
• Physical Medium: Twisted-pair
• Addressing: 16-bit I/O addressing; 20-bit or 24-bit memory addressing
• Interface Emulation: Novell NE2000
• Standards Compliance: IEEE 802.3, Ethernet
– Key Features
• ROM socket provision for BIOS extensions
• Software driver support for Novell NetWare, NetBIOS, QNX, and UNIX Streams
• TCP/IP protocol stack support
• Configuration via INFOSET setup program
• Board diagnostics using AUTOSET8 or INSPECT programs
• Configurable initial state: software disabled, interrupts disabled, PROM socket disabled
– Typical Applications
• Remote data acquisition units in STD systems
• Cell controller implementations
• File server communications for diskless workstations
• General data communications in DOS and non-DOS STD environments
– Compatibility & Integration
The board operates with Novell NetWare, NetBIOS, QNX, UNIX Streams, and TCP/IP environments. Full compatibility is maintained with STD-80 and STD 32 bus architectures, allowing direct integration into legacy and contemporary STD-based platforms.
