Looking for ethernet adaptor with Cirrus CS8900A chip

Mar 06, 2005 2 Replies

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Steven V. Hovater 21 years ago

Hi all

Looking for something that I can plug into either an ISA or PCI slot on an x86 PC.

Thanks, Steve

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Richard H. 21 years ago

You'll probably only find this in an ISA card. I can't point you to one, but if you need this for a project you can get a proto board at

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Another popular spec is NE2000 (Realtek RTL8019AS, Asix AX88796L

10/100). The Realtek is more readily found in $10 Ethernet cards at shops like Fry's Electronics. EDTP also sells proto cards for both.

Is there a reason you're specifically after the CS8900A?

Richard

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Steven V. Hovater 21 years ago

Yes - I'm working with a customer who's using that chip in their system, and having problems with a (embedded Ada) network driver they've written. Rather than ship me the avionics box, this would allow me to help debug their driver locally.

I ended up getting a PC-104 SBC (TS-5300) from Technologic Systems that has the 8900a onboard. It arrived last night... first impressions are very good.

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Thanks! Steve

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