Customisable eight port gigabit Ethernet switch for commercial and building automation data services

LDD Technology has announced the introduction of the LDD-ES8, a Customisable Gigabit Ethernet Switch module for industrial, commercial and building automation data services. The standard module is an eight port unmanaged Ethernet switch on a PC/104-Plus form factor intended for use in embedded applications. It features a high performance, low latency, switch able to handle full-rate gigabit packets on all ports simultaneously. Auto-negotiation allows each port to operate at 10/100/1000Mbits with dual LEDs per port to indicate negotiated speed and link activity. Power is provided from the PC/104 stack or through a Molex Microclasp connector. The module is designed for fully independent operation but a USB port is provided to allow monitoring of port performance if required. Power consumption is typically 5W with all ports operating at 1 Gbit/sec. “Our LDD-ES8 Gigabit Ethernet Switch is an excellent example of how our extensive custom design experience for many different clients can be used to create a flexible standard solution for many applications” comments Malcolm Locke, managing director of LDD Technology.”