Hardware for every connection.

The SyncLink PCI line of adapters features Universal-Voltage (5v/3.3v) PCI-X compatible multiport and low-profile single-port adapters to match any workstation, stand-a-lone server, rack mount server or ruggedize system requiring synchronous or asynchronous connections. The number of adapters one can place in a single system is only limited by the number of slots available in the computer.

The SyncLink family of PCI synchronous adapters utilizes the MicroGate FPGA Serial Controller. Beyond providing seamless integration between the hardware and software drivers, MicroGate is able to offer customized serial controller interfaces for users needing additional control over the serial links. There is no need for custom hardware but rather quick modifications to the FPGA programming.

Other features include:

• 10Mbps synchronous; 1.8432Mbps asynchronous with standard oscillator (14.7456MHz);
• 4Mbps asynchronous with custom oscillator (32MHz)
• SDLC, HDLC, BISYNC, MONOSYNC, ISOCHRONOUS, ASYNC, RAW bit-synchronous protocols
• Selectable hardware CRC: CRC-16, CRC-32, None
• DPLL clock recovery (8x/16x)
• Separate, selectable transmit and receive data clock inputs
• Baud Rate Generator for sourcing data clocks
• Variety of transmit preamble and idle patterns
• Encoding: NRZ,NRZB,NRZ-L,NRZI,NRZ-M,NRZ-S,BIPHASE,FM0,FM1,Manchester,differential biphase level
• Full control and monitoring of DTR,RTS,DSR,DCD,CTS,RI
• Optional termination for differential inputs
• Optional fail safe biasing for differential inputs
• General Purpose I/O (GPIO) signal access
• Loopback mode for diagnostics

Powerful API Engine.

Supporting both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows and Linux (x86), the MicroGate Serial API gives developers direct access to the SyncLink adapter and serial link for total control of HDLC/SDLC, BISYNC, MONOSYNC, ISOCHRONOUS, ASYNC and RAW synchronous bit streams. These protocols are used to build applications for networking, X.25, IBM SDLC (SNA), satellite, radio and other serial communications.

Additional Support.

Industry standard server support for SNA/SDLC connections include Microsoft's Host Integration Server, IBM's Personal Communications Manager (PCOMM) and Communications Server for Windows (CS\Windows). More details about these solutions can be found in the "Solutions by Software" section of the MicroGate website.

20Mbps versions of the adapters and Extended-Temperature range models are also available.

Visit the "Related Products" and "Part Numbers" tabs for more details on the complete line of SyncLink hardware and MicroGate software solutions.