MPL - Universal Gigabit Ethernet Controller UNIGET
The UNIGET Family is a Universal Gigabit Ethernet expansion module based on the PCIe/104 standard. It is designed to expand mainly the rugged MPL embedded computers. With a single UNIGET module, a system can be expanded with up to four Gigabit Ethernet controllers!
The UNIGET Family is a Universal Gigabit Ethernet expansion module based on the PCIe/104 standard. It is designed to expand mainly the rugged MPL embedded computers. With a single UNIGET module, a system can be expanded with up to four Gigabit Ethernet controllers!
To support the different requirements of a flexible embedded solution, the UNIGET supports several interfaces like RJ45 connectors, 2mm lockable header, and SFP cages for fiber optical LANs. In addition, the copper ports of the module also facilitate Power over Ethernet (PoE+). Each ethernet port has its own Intel Ethernet controller connected to a dedicated PCI Express x1 lane..
UNIGET Highlights
- Up to four Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Four independent Intel Ethernet controllers
- Status LEDs onboard or remote accessible
- RJ45, 2mm lockable headers or SFP
- Each LAN is connected to dedicated PCI Express x1 lane
- Single 3.3V power supply
- Independent power supply of the PoE
- Long-term* available solution
These features make the UNIGET Family ideally suited for any rugged industrial or defense network applications. Due to the low power consumption, robust and flexible design, the products are well suited for embedded systems even in extended temperature environments. The UNIGET makes it easy to set up a challenging network gateway with all flavors and can also be combined with our rugged Switch Family.
* Typically 10 years or more, 20+ years repair-ability (after first introduction)
Technical Features
| Board Key Data | |
|---|---|
| Network Controller | 4x Intel i210IT or IS GbE LAN controller Available with 10pin iGrid lockable headers or at standard RJ45 connectors |
| Status LEDs | LAN speed and activity LEDs for each Ethernet port available, either at the RJ45 connectors, at a 20 pin Molex pClasp connector or directly at the UNIGET PCB (fiber versions) |
| Host Interface | PCIe/104 – Each controller resides on a dedicated PCI Express x1 lane link (all four PCI Express Gen2 x1 lane links used) PCIe v2.1 (2.5 GT/s) optional PCI bus stack through |
| Management Support | |
| Features | Automatic polarity detection Automatic MDI/MDI-X detection Advanced cable diagnostics 9.5 kB jumbo frame support IEEE 802.1q VLAN support IEEE 1588/802.1as precision time synchronization IEEE 802.3at PoE+ support on copper type UNIGETs ESD protected connectors |
| Interfaces | |
| Copper Ports | 2mm lockable header or high quality RJ45 connectors |
| Up to 4 Fiber Ports | supports standard 1Gbit SFP Modules (Single and Multimode) (Please ask MPL AG for further information about 100BASE-FX fiber or 1000BASE-T copper SFP support.) |
| Power | |
| Input Voltage | 3.3 VDC over PCIe/104 connector |
| Power Consumption | 1.4W without LAN cables / 1.8W with 1 GbE link / 2.2W with 2 GbE links / 2.9W with 4 GbE links |
| PoE+ Voltage | Must be supplied to the PoE+ power connector +44 .. +57 V (Power Classes 0 .. 3) / +50 .. +57 V (Power Class 4) |
| PoE+ Power Classes | 15.4 W (Class 0) / 4 W (Class 1) / 7 W (Class 2) / 15.4 W (Class 3) / 30.0 W (Class 4) |
| Environment | |
| Storage Temperature | -45°C to 85°C (-49°F to 185°F) |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) at full operation optionally -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) at full operation |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% none condensing |
| Standard Compliance | |
| The UNIGET is designed to meet or even exceed the most common standard Particular references are: | |
| EMC | EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000, MIL-STD-461E |
| Shock & Vibration | EN 60068 |
| Environmental & Safety | EN 50155, MIL-STD-810-F, EN 60601, EN 60950 |
| Approval List | CE, IEC 60945, IACS E10 |
UNIGET Versions
Extended Temperature Option
| Reference | Description |
|---|---|
| XTEST-1 | Extended temperature test, -40°C up to +85°C |
For deployment in harsh environments, the UNIGET can be ordered in an extended temperature version. Every system needs to pass various tests in a climate chamber to prove that it will perform flawless over the temperature range indicated.