With the Microspace PC/104-Express extension card MSMGE104EX, the Swiss-based company Digital-Logic is offering a 1GB LAN controller. The card is based on an Intel 82573L PCI-Express network controller, supports data transmission speeds of 1000/100/10Mbit/sec and by means of the PCI Express bus (2.5GB/s) provides full utilization of the bandwidth of the 1GB network. For network access it is equipped with an RJ-45 port. Drivers are available for Windows and Linux. The card is connected to the PCI Express bus via a lane and requires an MSM945 CPU card. Both USB channels of the PCI/104-Express bus are connected to corresponding plugs. The MSMGE104EX has dimensions of 90mm x 96mm x 17mm (W x L x H) and a weight of 120grams. It requires a 5V/3.3V power supply and operates within the standard temperature range of –25°C to +70°C (1GB). The MTBF is specified with over 100,000 hours.

For shipments of 100 units or more, Digital-Logic offers the MSMGE104EX at starting prices of 163.00 euros per unit plus VAT.