DMA PCI Express communication card CIFX 90E-CCETF

Overview
The cifX PC card family is a unified standard that supports Real-Time Ethernet and Fieldbus systems for PC-based automation. The protocol stack runs autonomously on the card; process data are exchanged with the host via Dual-Port-Memory or DMA. All cifX cards use the same driver and tools regardless of protocol or card format. The netX technology enables multiple Real-Time Ethernet protocols on one hardware platform; the protocol can be changed by loading different firmware.

Highlights

• PC card Slave CC-Link V2.0 and V1.1
• Uniform user interface across protocols and card formats
• Easy integration with a wide choice of drivers
• Data access via Dual-Port-Memory or DMA (direct memory access)
• Option for separate network interface (cable available in 15 cm or 30 cm)
• Designed for extended temperature operation up to 60 °C

Variants / Table
Product name | Product code | Short description
CIFX 90E-CC\ET\F | 1291.744 | PC card for extended temperature range Mini PCI Express - CC-Link
CIFX 90E-CC\ET\F/30 | 1291.744/30 | Mini PCI Express CC-Link PC card for extended temperature range including 30 cm cable

Supported protocol

• CC-Link Slave

Features / Technical specifications

• Form factor: Mini PCI Express (mini-PCIe)
• Function: PC communication card for PC-based automation applications
• Protocol: CC-Link (Slave V2.0 and V1.1)
• Protocol stack runs on the card (autonomous)
• Host interface: Dual-Port-Memory or DMA (direct memory access)
• Separate network interface: optional, cable lengths 15 cm or 30 cm
• Extended temperature range: designed for operation up to 60 °C
• Available hardware options: different cable lengths, M12 connectors, additional NVRAM, 2-channel cards, separate network interfaces
• Software support: wide range of device drivers and free C-Toolkit
• cifX family: compatibility with other formats and protocols (e.g. M.2, mini PCIe half size, CC-Link IE Field in related products)
• Product variants (codes): 1291.744 and 1291.744/30 (variant with 30 cm cable)