Product OverviewThe cifX PC card family provides a unified hardware and software platform for PC-based automation communication. The protocol stack runs autonomously on the card (netX technology) and exchanges process data with the host via Dual-Port-Memory or DMA. All cifX cards share common Hilscher drivers and tools, enabling protocol changes by loading different firmware and simplifying integration across Real-Time Ethernet and Fieldbus systems.
Highlights- Smallest multiprotocol PC cards on the automation market
- Single hardware solution for all Real-Time Ethernet protocols (firmware-changeable)
- Common user interface and driver family for simplified integration
- Detached network interface (15 cm or 20 cm) for flexible installation
- Optional hardware: M-12 connectors, additional NVRAM, 2-channel variants
- Extended operating temperature up to 70 °C
Supported protocols- PROFINET IO-Device
- Open Modbus/TCP Server
- Open Modbus/TCP Client
- EtherNet/IP Adapter
- EtherCAT Slave
Order informationProduct name | Part number | Brief description
cifX M223090AE-RE\F | 1443.101 | PC card M.2 2230 Key A+E - Real-Time Ethernet
Technical specifications- Form factor: M.2 2230 Key A+E
- Part number: 1443.101
- Protocol execution: autonomous on card (netX technology)
- Host interface: Dual-Port-Memory or DMA (Direct Memory Access)
- Detached network interface available (15 cm or 20 cm)
- Optional hardware features: M-12 connectors, additional NVRAM, 2-channel cards
- Operating temperature: extended range up to 70 °C
- Software: common Hilscher driver family and free C-Toolkit available
- Multiprotocol capability: protocol selectable via firmware change