Quad Gigabit Ethernet Module
Falcon series PMC Quad Gigabit Ethernet Module is a rugged mezzanine card that adds
four Gigabit Ethernet ports to embedded systems.
four Gigabit Ethernet ports to embedded systems.
Rugged SOSA aligned SBC for Defense and aerospace systems
Key Features
PMC/XMC mezzanine card providing four independent Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
Uses high-performance Ethernet controllers (Intel 82574 or similar) for each port
10/100/1000 Mbps operation with auto-negotiation on each channel
Front-panel RJ45 or rugged circular connectors for each port (variant dependent)
PCI-X 64-bit 133 MHz or PCIe x4 (for XMC variant) host interface for high throughput
Onboard Ethernet MAC/PHY per port, supports TCP/IP offload features
Rugged conduction-cooled version available with rear I/O routing
Drivers available for Linux, VxWorks, Windows for easy integration
Overview
- Designed in the PMC form factor, it provides reliable high-speed networking expansion for mission computers, communications systems, and network-centric applications in defense and aerospace.
- The module is built to perform under extreme temperature and vibration, enabling robust network connectivity on military platforms.
Specifications
| Features | Specifications |
| Processor & Chipset | Four Gigabit Ethernet MAC/PHY controllers (PCI/PCIe bus interface) |
| Memory | Internal descriptor and packet buffers in each Ethernet controller |
| I/O Interfaces | 4 × Gigabit Ethernet ports (1000BASE-T) via front RJ45 or rear Pn4 connectors; LED indicators for link/activity |
| Expansion slots | PMC (PCI-X) or XMC (PCIe) form factor, occupies one slot on host SBC |
| Power | ~10 W (all ports active at full load) from 3.3 V/5 V rails |
| Environmental | -40 °C to +85 °C operation (conduction-cooled); MIL-STD-810 compliant for shock/vibe in appropriate chassis |
| Compliance | IEEE 802.3 Gigabit Ethernet; PMC/XMC (VITA 42) hardware standard |
Application Areas
Network connectivity expansion in vetronics and avionics systems
High-bandwidth data transfer between mission computers and sensors
Ethernet-based communications in ground vehicles and naval systems
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