Avago Technologies Introduces Fast Ethernet Fiber Optic Transceiver for Industrial Networking; First RoHS-Compliant, Industrial Transceiver to Incorporate DMI Advanced Diagnostics for Increased Factory Network Uptime.ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Avago Technologies Avago Technologies is an American company which was earlier the semiconductor products division of HP and later Agilent Technologies, before being spun off into a distinct legal entity. It holds more than 2,000 patents. today announced an RoHS-compliant, Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. optical transceiver optimized for the ProfiNet implementation of industrial Ethernet Industrial Ethernet is the name given to the use of the Ethernet protocol in an industrial environment, for automation and production machine control. Until recently, a PLC (Programmable logic controller) would communicate with a slave machine using one of several possible . Avago's AFBR-5978Z is the industry's first industrial Fast Ethernet optical transceiver to incorporate digital diagnostic monitoring The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. interface (DMI (Desktop Management Interface) The first desktop management standard from the DMTF. Enabling PCs to be monitored from a central console, it was superseded by the DMTF's Common Information Model (see CIM). ). The DMI feature permits real-time monitoring of transceiver performance and system stability, even in cross-continent installations, resulting in higher factory network uptime. Industrial Fast Ethernet represents an upgrade path for Fieldbus networks, with a speed of up to 125 MBd compared to 2 MBd for Interbus, 12 MBd for Profibus, and 12 MBd and 16 MBd for SERCOS SERCOS - serial real-time communications system ["More choices link motors and drives to controls", by L. Langnau. Power Transmission Design, vol. 37, no. 7, pp. 33-36]. . It provides the open-architecture, multi-protocol interface that permits both standard and proprietary Fieldbuses to interoperate. Upgrading to industrial Fast Ethernet allows devices on the factory floor to be assigned IP or MAC addresses, enabling high-speed remote diagnostics Vehicle Diagnostics Vehicle diagnostics enables a mechanic to diagnose the exact mechanical condition of the vehicle and its systems and components. Remote Diagnostics enables to perform such diagnosis without requiring the vehicle to physically be present for checkup. and machine sequence changes via Internet access See how to access the Internet. . "Our industrial Fast Ethernet optical transceiver delivers exactly what customers need today: an upgrade path for Fieldbus networks and lead-free modules with advanced remote diagnostics capability," said Adam Carter, strategic marketing manager for Avago's Fiber Optic Products Division. "As the dominant supplier of Ethernet fiber optic transceivers, customers look to us to consistently deliver products in volume with uncompromising quality and the shortest lead times." Avago's AFBR-5978Z is a 650 nm LED-based fiber optic transceiver that allows system designers to implement Fast Ethernet from 500 kbps to 125 Mbps (with auto-negotiation between data rates) over standard bandwidth 0.5 NA (numerical aperture) 1 mm plastic optical fiber Plastic optical fiber (POF) is an optical fiber which is made out of plastic. traditionally PMMA (acrylic) is the core material, and fluorinated polymers are the cladding material. (POF POF Piano dell'Offerta Formativa (Italy) POF Piano dell'Offerta Formativa (Italian school document) POF Plastic Optical Fiber POF Premature Ovarian Failure (early menopause) ). Using 1 mm POF, the transceiver meets typical industrial Fast Ethernet requirements over link distances up to 50 meters. With 200 micron HCS HCS - Heterogeneous Computer System A distributed system project. (hard clad silica) fiber, the transceiver module operates over 100 meter link distances. The AFBR-5978Z transceiver features a -45 C to +85 C operating temperature range and operates from 3.3 V to minimize power consumption. It is housed in an RoHS-compliant (Restriction of Hazardous Substances - EU Directive 2002/95/EC), lead-free SFF (Small Form Factor) Refers to a device that is smaller than others in its field. For example, a miniature display on a cellphone is an SFF device because displays can be extremely large on monitors and TVs by comparison. See form factor. (small form factor) 2 x 6 pin package with a duplex SC-RJ connector. In addition to its industrial Fast Ethernet compatibility, the AFBR-5987Z provides high-performance optical communication links across open-standard and proprietary networks for factory automation, medical equipment and data communications. U.S. Pricing and Availability The Avago AFBR-5978Z transceiver is priced at $35.00 in moderate volumes and is immediately available through Avago's direct sales channel and worldwide distribution partners. About Avago's Fiber Optic Module Solutions Avago Technologies is the leading supplier of fiber optic transceivers, with manufacturing and testing procedures that produce the industry's most reliable devices. Avago's broad portfolio of Ethernet, SONET and Fibre Channel transceivers supports all speeds, and includes transmitters and receivers for industrial and automotive applications. The company's support and order fulfillment organizations provide unmatched service and delivery worldwide. For more information, visit www.avagotech.com/fiber. About Avago Technologies Avago Technologies is the world's largest privately held semiconductor company, with 6,500 employees and net revenue of $1.8 billion in fiscal 2005. Avago provides an extensive range of analog, mixed-signal and optoelectronic components and subsystems to more than 40,000 customers worldwide. The company serves three primary product categories comprising optoelectronics, RF/microwave components and enterprise ASICs, and is recognized for providing innovative, high-quality products along with strong customer service and the industry's best on-time delivery. Avago's heritage of technical innovation dates back 40 years to its Agilent/Hewlett-Packard roots. Information about Avago is available on the Web at www.avagotech.com. Avago, Avago Technologies, and the A logo are trademarks of Avago Technologies, Pte. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. NOTE TO EDITORS: Please direct reader inquiries to Avago Technologies at +1 800 235 0312, or e-mail us at support@avagotech.com. |
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