•Utilizes COM20020 ARCNET® controller •Supports coaxial, fiber optic, and twisted-pair cabling including EIA-485 •Interfaces ARCNET with XT/AT (ISA) bus computers •Node address switch selects one of 255 possible station addresses •I/O-only mapping reduces bus contention problems •Variable data rates up to 5 Mbps •No requirement for wait-state arbitration •Suitable with all Contemporary Controls MOD HUB and AI Series active hubs •Enhanced software capabilities over earlier generation ARCNET controllers •CMOS design for low-power consumption