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JANUS-MM-4LP 2- or 4-Port PC/104-Plus CAN I/O Module Targets Rugged Networked Applications

December 17, 2015
JANUS-MM-4LP 2- or 4-Port PC/104-Plus CAN I/O Module Targets Rugged Networked Applications

Mountain View, CA — December 17, 2015 — Today Diamond Systems Corporation, a leading global supplier of compact, rugged, I/O-rich embedded computing solutions for real-world applications in a broad range of markets, unveiled the Janus-MM-4LP family of CANbus 2.0 I/O modules, featuring independent isolation for each port plus data rates up to 1Mbps. These rugged I/O modules offer 2 or 4 CAN ports and are available in either the compact PC/104 form factor or PC/104-Plus form factor.

The Janus-MM-LP-XT family of I/O modules offers two or four opto-isolated CAN 2.0B ports plus 16 digital I/O lines. Models are available with both PC/104-Plus (PCI + ISA) and PC/104 (ISA only) bus configurations. The CAN controllers are implemented as FPGA cores and feature standard and extended device identifiers as well as expanded TX and RX message queues for enhanced performance. Each port has its own combination isolator and transceiver chip. The module also offers 16 programmable digital I/O lines organized as two 8-bit ports.

The Janus-MM-4LP I/O modules come with a basic CAN driver for Windows Embedded 7 and Linux Ubuntu 12.04LTS. Also included with the product are Windows and Linux APIs and monitor programs. The monitor program allows the user to set, manage and observe all of the functions and traffic on the CAN ports and digital I/O lines.


Technical Specifications

Four models:
2-port PC/104 CAN 2.0B I/O module
4-port PC/104 CAN 2.0B I/O module
2-port PC/104-Plus CAN 2.0B I/O module
4-port PC/104-Plus CAN 2.0B I/O module

Data rates up to 1Mbps
Supports standard 11-bit identifier and extended 29-bit identifier frames
16 8-byte transmit message queues
31 8-byte receive message queues
16 receive filters
Galvanically isolated transceivers
500V port-to-host and port-to-port isolation
Jumper selectable biased split termination for improved noise reduction
16 digital I/O lines
Latching connectors for increased ruggedness
PCI and ISA bus interfaces
Free basic CAN driver included with APIs and monitor program
Linux Ubuntu 12.04LTS and Windows Embedded 7 software support
PC/104 form factor: 3.55″ x 3.775″ (90mm x 96mm)
-40°C to +85°C operating temperature
MIL-STD-202G shock and vibration compatible


Janus-MM-4LP-XT CAN 2.0B I/O modules fit a wide variety of rugged and on-vehicle embedded networking application needs. The product was designed with harsh applications in mind including latching connectors to further improve reliability. Extended temperature operation of −40°C to +85°C is tested and guaranteed. The modules are compatible with MIL-STD-202G shock and vibration specifications.

The Janus-MM-4LP CANbus modules are orderable now and shipping in volume in November, 2015. Separate cables are available for each model. Contact MicroMax for quantity pricing and special-order options.

About Diamond Systems
Diamond Systems is more than an embedded computer board vendor. We provide support for your embedded systems project from design to manufacturing to system integration to logistics to lifecycle support. Learn more about our extended services. Our in-house technology base is one of the widest in the embedded computing industry.

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