Abaco Systems / Ramix PMC663J Dual 10/100baseTX PMC Ethernet Controller

The Abaco Systems / Ramix PMC663J is a dual 10/100BaseTX PMC Ethernet Controller designed to provide high networking performance in demanding environments. This PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) features two independent 10/100Mbit Ethernet engines, each capable of full-duplex operation at both 100Mbit/s and 10Mbit/s speeds. The integration of a powerful DMA engine with deep FIFO buffers ensures continuous, full-bandwidth operation while minimizing PCI overhead. A state-of-the-art PCI/PCI bridge connects the Ethernet interfaces to the host PCI bus, optimizing performance and reducing load on the PCI bus. The PMC663J supports auto-negotiation, allowing it to automatically configure to the highest possible operating mode, including bandwidth and full-duplex settings. This capability, combined with its support for point-to-point and switched hub configurations in full-duplex mode, makes it suitable for high-performance interconnects requiring real-time determinism. Software drivers are available for various operating systems, including VxWorks, pSOS, LynxOS, and Digital UNIX, facilitating integration into existing software stacks.

### Technical Specifications

* **Manufacturer:** Abaco Systems / Ramix
* **Model:** PMC663J
* **Product Family:** PMC663, PMC663J, PMC663J4
* **Interface Type:** PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC)
* **PCI Compliance:** PCI Rev. 2.1, IEEE 1386 (PMC)
* **Ethernet Controller:** Dual 10/100BaseTX
* **Ethernet Ports:** 2 x 10/100BaseTX
* **Connector Type:** RJ45
* **Operation Modes:**
* 10/100 Mbit/s per port
* Full Duplex Operation (at 10/100 Mbit/s)
* **Auto-Negotiation:** Supported, allowing automatic configuration to highest operating mode (bandwidth and full duplex)
* **Data Transfer:**
* Powerful DMA Engine
* Deep FIFO Buffers
* **PCI Bus Interface:** State-of-the-art PCI/PCI bridge for high performance and low PCI loading.
* **Interconnect Capabilities:**
* Direct cabling between two PMC663 boards via a simple “cross-over” cable creates a full-duplex 400Mbit dedicated data path.
* Supports complex, dedicated interconnects using a hub or switch.
* Suitable for high-performance interconnects requiring real-time determinism.

### Software Support

* **Operating Systems:** Drivers available for VxWorks, pSOS, LynxOS, Digital UNIX, HPUX (11.x and 10.x), Solaris, and others.
* **Driver Design:** Drivers are designed to integrate within the host operating system’s LAN protocol stack, allowing utilization of all host OS facilities.
* **User Control:** Ramix drivers allow user control over the PMC663J’s auto-negotiation capability.

### Physical and Environmental

* **Form Factor:** PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC)
* **I/O Connections:** High-density card edge connector with RJ45 transition cable.

### Why Choose Aumictech for Abaco Systems / Ramix PMC663J?
At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-end industrial networking equipment. Whether you need robust dual-port Ethernet connectivity for embedded systems, reliable performance for real-time applications, or seamless integration into existing VMEbus or CompactPCI® architectures, our team ensures the Abaco Systems / Ramix PMC663J delivers maximum performance for your application.