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About Network Cards and Network Controllers

Network cards and network controllers are expansion boards inserted into computers that allow them to connect to a network. They are also known as network interface cards (NIC) or network adapters.  Network protocol, configuration, processor specifications, memory, general features and options, and environmental parameters are all important specifications to consider when searching for network cards and network controllers. Common features for network cards and network controllers include direct memory access (DMA), military standard, and plug and play.  An important environmental parameter to consider when searching for network cards and network controllers includes the operating temperature.

Network protocol is an important specification to consider when selecting network cards and network controllers.  Choices for network protocol include ATM, CANbus, ControlNet, DeviceNet, ARCNET, 10 Base-T Ethernet,10 Base-2 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, Fibre Channel, Fieldbus, INTERBUS, parallel, PROFIBUS, serial, and Token Ring.  Wireless network cards and network controllers can be used in wireless systems. The data rate, the speed at which data is transferred, is also an important specification for network cards and network controllers. 

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Part Numbers for Network Cards and Network Controllers

Part # Distributor Manufacturer Product Category Description
USB485 Newark LIN ENGINEERING Interface Cards USB to RS-485 Converter Card; For Use With:Stepper Motor Drivers and Controllers
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