FarSync sync and async USB, PCIe, PCI, PCI-X and PCMCIA communications adapters
Overview - FarSync Flex - USB adapter
The FarSync Flex - A 1 port sync USB adapter designed to provide a high performance communications solution for use with TCP/IP and an API for companies who wish to quickly develop their own communications solutions. The API permits HDLC framed and transparent bit stream operation from Linux and Windows.
The FarSync SDK provides sample applications, source code, test programs and utilities that allow you to use the API very quickly.
Key Features
- Wide speed range - up to 2 Mbits/s synchronous full duplex
- Sync support on X.21, V.35, RS232C, EIA530, RS422 and RS449 WAN interfaces
- External and adapter generated clocks handling
- 1 communication port with ESD protection circuitry
- API for HDLC frame and transparent raw bitstream modes
- Can link to the PCs TCP/IP protocol stack
- NRZ, NRZI, FM0 and FM1 signaling
- USB Bus powered
- USB 2.0 and 1.1 compliant
- CE and FCC class B approval
- Supported on Linux, Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008
- Upgradeable firmware
- SDK - optional Developers Toolkit - includes API documentation, utility applications, sample applications and source code
Further Information: FarSync Flex specification
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Overview - FarSync T1U - PCI / PCI -X adapter
The FarSync T1U - A 1 port sync Universal PCI adapter designed to provide a high performance communications solution for use with TCP/IP and an API for companies who wish to quickly develop their own communications solutions. The API permits HDLC framed and transparent raw bitstream operation from Linux and Windows.
The FarSync SDK provides sample applications, source code, test programs and utilities that allow you to use the API very quickly.
Key Features
- Wide speed range - up to 10 Mbits/s synchronous full duplex
- Sync support on X.21, V.35, RS232C, EIA530, RS422 and RS449 WAN interfaces
- External clocks handling with some adapter generated clock support
- 1 communication port with ESD protection circuitry
- API for HDLC frame and transparent raw bitstream modes
- Can link to the PCs TCP/IP protocol stack
- PCI and PCI-X compatible bus mastering Universal PCI adapter
- CE and FCC class B approval
- Supported on Linux, Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008
- SDK - optional Developers Toolkit - includes API documentation, utility applications, sample applications and source code
Further Information: FarSync T1U specification
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Overview - FarSync T2U - PCI / PCI -X adapter
The FarSync T2U - A 2 port sync Universal PCI adapter designed to provide a high performance communications solution for use with TCP/IP and an API for companies who wish to quickly develop their own communications solutions. The API permits HDLC framed and transparent raw bitstream operation from Linux and Windows.
The FarSync SDK provides sample applications, source code, test programs and utilities that allow you to use the API very quickly.
Key Features
- Wide speed range - up to 10 Mbits/s synchronous full duplex
- Sync support on X.21, V.35, RS232C, EIA530, RS422 and RS449 WAN interfaces
- External clocks handling and adapter generated clock support
- 2 communication ports with ESD protection circuitry
- API for HDLC frame and transparent raw bitstream modes
- Can link to the PCs TCP/IP protocol stack
- PCI and PCI-X compatible bus mastering Universal PCI adapter
- CE and FCC class B approval
- Supported on Linux, Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008
- SDK - optional Developers Toolkit - includes API documentation, utility applications, sample applications and source code
Further Information: FarSync T2U Specification
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Overview - FarSync T4U - PCI / PCI -X adapter
The FarSync T4U - A 4 port sync or async Universal PCI adapter designed to provide a high performance communications solution for use with TCP/IP and an API for companies who wish to quickly develop their own communications solutions. The API permits HDLC framed and transparent raw bitstream operation from Linux and Windows.
The FarSync SDK provides sample applications, source code, test programs and utilities that allow you to use the API very quickly.
Key Features
- Wide speed range - up to 10 Mbits/s synchronous full duplex
- Maximum total bandwidth 64 Mbits/s
- Sync or Async support on X.21, V.35, RS232C, EIA530, RS422 and RS449 WAN interfaces
- External clocks handling and adapter generated clock support
- 4 communication ports with ESD protection circuitry
- API for HDLC frame and transparent raw bitstream modes
- Can link to the PCs TCP/IP protocol stack
- PCI and PCI-X compatible bus mastering Universal PCI adapter
- CE and FCC class B approval
- Supported on Linux, Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008
- SDK - optional Developers Toolkit - includes API documentation, utility applications, sample applications and source code
Further Information: FarSync T4U Specification
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Overview - FarSync T4E - PCI / PCI -X adapter
The FarSync T4E 4 port sync or async WAN adapter and software is designed to provide high performance hardware for use with TCP/IP and an API for companies who wish to quickly develop their own communications products on Linux and Windows without incurring the cost of having to develop and approve hardware. The API permits HDLC framed and transparent raw bitstream operation from Linux and Windows.
The T4E has four independently configurable sync/async serial ports. Sync operation supports both bitsync (HDLC) and transparent raw bitstream of up to 10 Mbits/s per port with a total adapter bandwidth of 60 Mbits/s.
The unique feature of the T4E is the huge variety of clocking options. The clock can be:
- Internally generated using a local clock generator
- External from the WAN communications line
- External via a special H.100 clock bus connector
- Sourced on one port then routed to the others
- Multiplied or divided per port to obtain the required rate
- Independently configurable for each line
The FarSync SDK provides sample applications, source code, test programs and utilities that allow you to use the API very quickly.
Key Features
- Wide speed range - up to 10 Mbits/s synchronous full duplex
- Maximum total bandwidth 60 Mbits/s
- Sync or Async support on X.21, V.35, RS232C, EIA530, RS422 and RS449 WAN interfaces
- External clocks handling and adapter generated clock support
- 4 communication ports with ESD protection circuitry
- Huge range of clock sourcing and routing options
- API for HDLC frame and transparent raw bitstream modes
- Can link to the PCs TCP/IP protocol stack
- PCI and PCI-X compatible bus mastering Universal PCI adapter
- CE and FCC class B approval
- Supported on Linux, Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008
- SDK - optional Developers Toolkit - includes API documentation, utility applications, sample applications and source code
Further Information: FarSync T4E Specification
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Overview - FarSync TE1 - PCI / PCI -X adapter
The FarSync TE1 - 1 port E1 / T1 Universal PCI adapter and software is designed to provide a high performance communications solution for use with TCP/IP and an API for companies who wish to quickly develop their own communications solutions. There is an API to G.703 (complete bitstream), G.704 (fractional bitstream) and HDLC framed operation from Linux and Windows.
The FarSync SDK provides sample applications, source code, test programs and utilities that allow you to use the API very quickly.
Key Features
- E1 and T1 interfaces - RJ48 (RJ45) and twin coax connectors
- HDLC and Transparent bitstream support
- Unstructured and fractional support
- 1 communication port with ESD protection circuitry
- API for HDLC frame and transparent raw bitstream modes
- Can link to the PCs TCP/IP protocol stack
- PCI and PCI-X compatible bus mastering Universal PCI adapter
- CE and FCC class B approval
- Supported on Linux, Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008
- SDK - optional Developers Toolkit - includes API documentation, utility applications, sample applications and source code
Further Information: FarSync TE1 specification
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Overview - FarSync T2Ue - PCI Express adapter
The FarSync T2Ue - A 2 port sync PCI Express adapter designed to provide a high performance communications solution for use with TCP/IP and an API for companies who wish to quickly develop their own communications solutions. The API permits HDLC framed and transparent raw bitstream operation from Linux and Windows.
The FarSync SDK provides sample applications, source code, test programs and utilities that allow you to use the API very quickly.
Key Features
- Wide speed range - up to 10 Mbits/s synchronous full duplex
- Sync support on X.21, V.35, RS232C, EIA530, RS422 and RS449 WAN interfaces
- External clocks handling and adapter generated clock support
- 2 communication ports with ESD protection circuitry
- API for HDLC frame and transparent raw bitstream modes
- Can link to the PCs TCP/IP protocol stack
- Bus mastering PCI Express adapter
- CE and FCC class B approval
- Supported on Linux, Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008
- SDK - optional Developers Toolkit - includes API documentation, utility applications, sample applications and source code
Further Information: FarSync T2Ue Specification
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Overview - FarSync T4Ue - PCI Express adapter
The FarSync T4Ue - 4 port sync and async adapter and software is designed to provide high performance hardware communications solutions for business, government and the military who need a PCIe synchronous communications adapter. The product includes an API to a low level driver that allows access to the communications features available in the hardware. Alternatively the adapter can connect to the standard TCP/IP protocol stack to allow access to IP based networks such as the Internet.
The FarSync SDK provides sample applications, source code, test programs and utilities that allow you to use the API very quickly.
Key Features
- Wide speed range - up to 10 Mbits/s full duplex
- Maximum total bandwidth 64 Mbits/s
- X.21, V.35, RS232C, EIA530 (RS422), RS449 WAN interfaces
- Synchronous and Asynchronous support
- External and adapter generated clocking
- 4 communication ports with ESD protection circuitry
- API for HDLC frame and transparent bitstream modes
- Can link to the PCs TCP/IP protocol stack
- Bus mastering PCI Express adapter
- Supported on Linux, Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008
- SDK - optional Developers Toolkit - includes API documentation, utility applications, sample applications and source code
- CE and FCC class B approval
Further Information: FarSync T4Ue Specification
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Overview - FarSync M1P v2 - PCMCIA adapter
The FarSync M1P v2 - 1 port sync PCMCIA WAN adapter and software is designed to provide a communications solution for companies who wish to quickly develop their own communications products without incurring the cost of having to develop and approve hardware. There is an API to permit HDLC framed and transparent bit stream operation from Windows. Alternatively the adapter can connect to the standard TCP/IP protocol stack to allow access to IP based networks such as the Internet.
The FarSync SDK provides sample applications, source code, test programs and utilities that allow you to use the API very quickly.
Key Features
- Wide speed range - up to 512Kbits/s full duplex
- 1 sync port for X.21, V.35, RS232C, EIA530, RS422, RS449 WAN interfaces
- NRZ, NRZI, FM1 and FM0 plus other special modes
- ESD line protection circuitry
- API for HDLC frame mode
- Can link to the PCs TCP/IP protocol stack
- External and adapter generated clocking
- PCMCIA 5v adapter
- Supported on Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008
- SDK - optional Developers Toolkit - includes API documentation, utility applications, sample applications and source code
- CE class B approval
Further Information: FarSync M1P specification
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FarSync Universal PCI and PCI Express adapters comparative specification overview |
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| For more detailed information about the particular adapter, click on the product name Note: The FarSync TE1 is not listed in this table as it supports a different type of network interface. |
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| Product Name | FarSync T1U | FarSync T2U | FarSync T2Ue | FarSync T4U | FarSync T4Ue | FarSync T4E |
| Product Code | FS4140 | FS4240 | FS4250 | FS4440 (sync) FS4441 (sync and async) |
FS4450 (sync) FS4451 (sync and async) |
FS4444 |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
| Hardware Features | ||||||
| Adapter Bus Type | PCI / PCI-X
32 and 64 bit bus PCI 2.2 compliant Bus Mastering |
PCI / PCI-X
32 and 64 bit bus PCI 2.2 compliant Bus Mastering |
PCIe bus compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Revision 1.0a | PCI / PCI-X
32 and 64 bit bus PCI 2.2 compliant Bus Mastering |
PCIe bus compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Revision 1.0a | PCI / PCI-X
32 and 64 bit bus PCI 2.2 compliant Bus Mastering |
| Max Port Count | 1 port | 2 port | 2 port | 4 ports | 4 ports | 4 ports |
| Multiple adapters in a PC | 1 | 12 or more | 12 or more | 12 or more | 12 or more | 12 or more |
| Network Interfaces | RS232C, X.21, V.35, EIA530, RS422, RS449 | RS232C, X.21, V.35, EIA530, RS422, RS449 | RS232C, X.21, V.35, EIA530, RS422, RS449 | RS232C, X.21, V.35, EIA530, RS422, RS449 | RS232C, X.21, V.35, EIA530, RS422, RS449 | RS232C, X.21, V.35, EIA530, RS449 |
| Async support | no | no | no | optional on 4 ports | optional on 4 ports | yes on 4 ports |
| Adapter Size | Half card | Half card | Half card | Half card | Half card | Half card |
| Max Line Speed | 10 Mbits/s | 10 Mbits/s | 10 Mbits/s | 10 Mbits/s | 10 Mbits/s | 10 Mbits/s |
| Max Total Bandwidth | 20 Mbits/s | 40 Mbits/s | 40 Mbits/s | 64 Mbits/s | 64 Mbits/s | 60 Mbits/s |
| ESD Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Approvals | EN55022 class B, CE, FCC class B | EN55022 class B, CE, FCC class B | EN55022 class B, CE, FCC class B | EN55022 class B, CE, FCC class B | EN55022 class B, CE, FCC class B | EN55022 class B, CE, FCC class B |
| Line clocking (internal/external) |
Both, adapter generated clock range: 9600, 19200, 38400 and 76800 baud. 2 |
Both, all ports selectable. adapter generated clock range 9,600 baud to 8Mbits/s. 2 |
Both, all ports selectable. adapter generated clock range 9,600 baud to 8Mbits/s. 2 |
Both, all ports selectable. adapter generated clock range 9,600 baud to 8Mbits/s. 2 |
Both, all ports selectable. adapter generated clock range 9,600 baud to 8Mbits/s. 2 |
Both, all ports selectable. adapter generated clock range 300 baud to 8.192 Mbits/s. 3 |
2 No special cables are required to use internal clocks for RS232C, RS530 and X.21. For V.35 internal clocking the UX35C DCE cable should be used. 3 Uses it's own set of cables, see FarSync T4E cables |
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| Extended clock generation and routing | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, external source, clock speed multiplication & division. Clock routing, see card features |
| Power requirements | 850mA @ +3.3 V < 5 mA @ +/-12 V (ESD suppression) 2.8 watts max |
< 1.2 Amp @ +3.3V < 5 mA @ +/-12V (ESD suppression) < 4 watts max |
< 1.2 Amp @ +3.3V < 5 mA @ +/-12V (ESD suppression) < 4 watts max |
< 1.75 Amp @ +3.3V < 10 mA @ +/-12V (ESD suppression) < 6 watts max |
< 1.75 A @ +3.3V < 10mA @ +/- 12V (ESD suppression) < 6 watts max |
< 1.75 Amp @ +3.3V < 10 mA @ +/-12V (ESD suppression) < 6 watts max |
| Loopback test connector | 1 port, supplied with adapter | 1 port, supplied with adapter | 1 port, supplied with adapter | 4 port, supplied with adapter | 4 port, supplied with adapter | 4 port, supplied with adapter |
| Cables | Order separately, see the FarSync T-Series product range and compatible cables table | Order separately, see FarSync T4E cables | ||||
| Software Features | ||||||
| Application Interfaces | Windows API - Enhanced SDCI Linux API - Raw Sockets |
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| Protocols Supported | TCP/IP, PPP, Cisco HDLC, Frame Relay, CHAP, MSCHAP, PAP (RFCs 1661, 1332, 1334) | |||||
| FarSync SDK - Developers Toolkit | ||||||
| API reference manuals | Windows SDCI user manual, Linux Raw Sockets user manual |
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| Sample programs | Sample applications supplied that use the SDCI and Raw Sockets APIs and card performance and function test applications | |||||
| Source code | Sample C applications and Linux drivers source code supplied | |||||
| Customer Support | We provide free email and telephone assistance to the application developer using the API as part the package provided when the FarSync SDK is purchased. | |||||
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FarSync T-Series Product Range and compatible Cables |
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| Product Name | Photo | Description | Product Code |
| Adapters, Cables and Software - FarSync TE1 | |||
| FarSync TE1 |  |
Intelligent 1 port Universal PCI (PCI / PCI-X) adapter (E1, G.703, G.704, T1) RJ48 (RJ45) and twin Coax connectors. 2 metre cable is included with the product | FS4150 |
| Adapters and Software - FarSync T1U, T2U and T2Ue | |||
| FarSync T1U |  |
Intelligent 1 port Universal PCI (PCI / PCI-X) adapter (X.21 / V.35 / RS232C / EIA530 / RS422 / RS449) | FS4140 |
| FarSync T2U |  |
Intelligent 2 port Universal PCI (PCI / PCI-X) adapter (X.21 / V.35 / RS232C / EIA530 / RS422 / RS449) | FS4240 |
| FarSync T2Ue |  |
Intelligent 2 port PCI Express adapter (X.21 / V.35 / RS232C / EIA530 / RS422 / RS449) | FS4250 |
| Cables for the FarSync T1U, T2U and T2Ue | |||
| UCR1 |  |
Single RS232C (V.24, X.21bis) DTE cable, 1.5 metres, see pinouts | FS6061 |
| UCX1 |  |
Single X.21 (V.11, RS422) DTE cable, 1.5 metres, see pinouts | FS6062 |
| UCV1 |  |
Single V.35 DTE cable, 1.5 metres, see pinouts | FS6063 |
| U530 |  |
Single RS-530 (EIA530) DTE cable, 1.5 metres, see pinouts | FS6064 |
| UX35C |  |
Single V.35 special DCE cable where the DCE generates clocks, female connector, 1.5 metres. | FS6095 |
| Adapters and Software - FarSync T4U and T4Ue | |||
| FarSync T4U |  |
Intelligent 4 port Universal PCI (PCI / PCI-X) adapter (X.21 / V.35 / RS232C / EIA530 / RS422 / RS449) | FS4440 |
| FarSync T4U+Async | |
Intelligent 4 port Universal PCI (PCI / PCI-X) adapter (X.21 / V.35 / RS232C / EIA530 / RS422 / RS449) supporting Synchronous and Asynchronous operation. | FS4441 |
| FarSync T4Ue |  |
Intelligent 4 port PCI Express adapter (X.21 / V.35 / RS232C / EIA530 / RS422 / RS449) | FS4450 |
| FarSync T4Ue+Async | |
Intelligent 4 port PCI Express adapter (X.21 / V.35 / RS232C / EIA530 / RS422 / RS449) supporting Synchronous and Asynchronous operation. (Async on Windows only currently) | FS4451 |
| Cables for the FarSync T4U and T4Ue | |||
| MCX4 |  |
Quad X.21 (V.11) DTE cable with male 15 pin D type connectors, 1.5 metres, see pinouts | FS6041 |
| MCV4 | Quad V.35 DTE cable with standard MRAC-34 (brick) male connectors, 1.5 metres, see pinouts | FS6042 | |
| MCR4 |  |
Quad RS232C (V.24) DTE cable with male 25 pin D type connectors, 1.5 metres, see pinouts | FS6043 |
| The MTU4 conversion cable (detailed below) is available that allows cables listed above for the FarSync T1U, T2U and T2Ue to also be used | |||
| MTU4 |  |
Quad port conversion cable 0.5 metres, allows UCR1, UCX1, U530, UCV1 and UX35C cables to be used | FS6074 |
| Special Purpose Cables for all T-Series cards and M-series adapters | |||
| Null-MX |  |
X.21 double shielded crossover cable, 15 pin D type female connectors, 0.5 metres. Converts the DTE presentation into a DCE. Suitable for FarSync Flex, T-Series and FarSync M-Series adapters, see pinouts |
FS6090 |
| X21-EXT |  |
X.21 double shielded 15 metre extension cable, 15 pin D type female to 15 pin D type male connector | FS6091 |
| Null-MR3 |  |
V.24 (RS232C) double shielded crossover cable, 25 pin D type female connectors, 0.5 metres. Converts the DTE presentation into a DCE. Suitable for FarSync Flex, T-Series and FarSync M-Series adapters, see pinouts |
FS6092 |
| Null-MR4 | |
RS530 (EIA530, RS422) double shielded crossover cable, 25 pin D type female connectors, 0.5 metres. Converts the DTE presentation into a DCE. | FS6097 |
| X.21-449-INT | X.21 to RS449 - conversion cable for use when FarSync adapter generates the clock, 0.5 metres, see pinouts | FS6093 | |
| X.21-449-EXT |  |
X.21 to RS449 - conversion cable for use when the clock externally generated (DCE Clock), 0.5 metres, see pinouts | FS6094 |
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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