WinSSD uses the 511-bit pseudo-random test pattern defined in the ITU document O.153 section 2.1. This pattern is one bit short of being 64-bytes…
What does BERT stand for?
BERT stands for Bit Error Rate Test. A BERT test provides information regarding the line quality of a serial communications link. A BERT test…
How does the performance of Sealevel Ethernet serial servers compare to native serial ports?
Sealevel Ethernet serial servers are designed to mimic the behavior of native PC serial ports. Legacy software can communicate with the Ethernet serial server’s virtual…
Where can I find the manual for my Sealevel product?
Click on “Site Search” in the upper right corner of the sealevel.com website. Next, select “Search Products.” In the search bar, enter your part number…
Does Sealevel provide source code samples for use with SeaMAC?
SeaMAC software automatically installs application samples with source code in the ‘Samples’ subdirectory. In Microsoft Windows operating systems, the samples are located in one of these directories…
How can I verify that my synchronous serial card is working?
Sealevel provides WinSSD, a helpful software utility that allows easy verification your synchronous card is working properly. After you install the SeaMAC V5 synchronous software…
What is the maximum data rate of Sealevel synchronous serial cards?
Sealevel synchronous serial products fall into three categories: ZiLOG Z16C32 based devices, ZiLOG Z85230 based devices and older ISA DMA channel cards. The fastest family…
How do I access a Sealevel synchronous serial adapter from my software application?
Sealevel provides a synchronous serial driver, SeaMAC V5, to interface our synchronous serial adapters to your computer. No additional DLL or library files are necessary…
What clock pins do I need to connect when testing my synchronous serial card with a loop back?
For Sealevel synchronous serial products, after connecting the Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX) pins, you will need to connect the Clock Output pin (TSET) to…