Supported Hardware

Here you will find a complete list of hardware supported by Kithara RealTime Suite
CPUs
Network Module
USB RealTime Module
Serial/UART Module
MultiFunction Module
EtherCAT PC Slave Extension
Camera Module
Camera Acceleration Extension
Storage Module
Flexray Module
CAN Module
LIN Module

CPUs

In principle, all CPUs on which Windows can run are supported (except ARM CPUs). However, there is no definite list, as we reserve the right to test and unlock each CPU type individually to ensure the proper functioning of Kithara RealTime Suite.

Whether a CPU and its related models have already been unlocked can be found in the changelog. Additionally, support can be checked by calling the KS_openDriver function. If individual models are not yet registered, we can provide these on request in the ticket system within a few days.

Network Module

In order to achieve real-time capabilities, the standard Windows driver of the network card has to be replaced by the special developed real-time driver of Kithara RealTime Suite. Nearly all available network controllers by Intel and RealTek are supported.

200 Gbit/s

Intel

E810

100 Gbit/s

Intel

E810

40 Gbit/s

Intel

XL710

25 Gbit/s

Intel

XXV710

10 Gbit/s

Intel

82599
X540, X550
X710
X722

2.5 Gbit/s

Intel

i220, i221, i225, i226

1 Gbit/s

Intel

82540, 82541, 82544, 82545, 82546, 82547
82566, 82567
82571, 82572, 82573, 82574
82576
82577, 82578, 82579
82580, 82583, i350
i210, i211
i217, i219

RealTek

8100E, 8101E, 8102E, 8110S
8168B/8111B, 8168C/8111C, 8168CP/8111CP, 8168D/8111D+DL
8168DP/8111DP, 8168E/8111E, 8168EVL/8111EVL
8168F/8111F, 8168G/8111G, 8168H/8111H
8168EP/8111EP
8169, 8169S, 8169SB/8110SB, 8169SC/8110SC

Asix USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet controller

AX88179 (e. g. Digitus USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter)

100 Mbit/s

Beckhoff

CX5000 CCAT(Beckhoff CX50xx, CX20xx, CX51xx Embedded PCs)

Intel

8255x
82562

RealTek

8139B, 8139C, 8139D

Star Corporation

FL3X Interface-PMC (FL3X Tiny2 1*100BASE-T1; FL3X Tiny2 1*100BASE-TX)

The correct functioning of the software in conjunction with specific components cannot be entirely guaranteed due to the large number of potential hardware variations. For questions regarding the compatibility with individual hardware configurations, please contact us.

USB RealTime Module

Regarding the USB RealTime module, generally all USB 3.1 host controllers that are compatible with the xHCI 1.1 specification can be used.

xHCI controllers of the following vendors are currently supported by Kithara RealTime Suite: Intel, AMD, Renesas, Etron, NEC and VIA.

Serial/UART Module

To achieve real-time capabilities, specifically developed real-time drivers of Kithara RealTime Suite are required for the desired serial COM interface. The following serial interface cards are currently supported. This list always refers to the latest version of our software:

Standard COM Interface (PNP0501)

PCIe

StarTech PEX2S952, 2 × RS232
Longshine LCS6321O, 2 × RS232
Delock 89220, 2 × RS232
Delock 89236, 1 × RS232
ADDI-DATA APCIe-7300, 1 × serial
ADDI-DATA APCIe-7420, 2 × serial
ADDI-DATA APCIe-7500, 4 × serial
ADDI-DATA APCIe-7800, 8 × serial

ExpressCard

I-Tec EXRS232, 1 × RS-232
StarTech EC1S1P55254, 1 × serial, 1 × parallel (Netmos 9912 Chipset)

PCI

MOXA 4-port RS-232 C104H/PCI
MOXA 8-port RS-232 C168H/PCI
MOXA 2-port RS-422/485 CP132/PCI
MOXA 4-port RS-422/485
EXSYS 41052 serial card
EXSYS 43092 serial card
Oxford Serial Card Quad Port
SUNIX 2-port RS-232 parallel
SUNIX 2-port RS-232 PCI
Meilhaus ME9000 8-port RS-485
EXAR (XR17C152) 2-port UART PCI
ADDI-DATA APCI-7300-3, 1 × serial
ADDI-DATA APCI-7420-3, 2 × serial
ADDI-DATA APCI-7500-3, 4 × serial
ADDI-DATA APCI-7800-3, 8 × serial

CardBus

Socket PCMCIA serial card
Delock PCMCIA serial card

MultiFunction Module

The following multifunction cards are supported. This list always refers to the latest version of our software:

Standard LPT interface (PNP0400)

PCIe*

National Instruments (NI) X-Series
WASCO PCIe Boards
NetMos 9805 (parallel port)

* Recommended for real time, due to SMI support

PCI

Wasco PCI Boards
Advantech PCI 1730U

EtherCAT PC Slave Extesnion

Beckhoff – EtherCAT Slave devices

FC1100, PCI EtherCAT Slave Card
FC1121, PCIe EtherCAT Slave Card
CX5000 CCAT(Beckhoff CX50xx, CX20xx, CX51xx Embedded PCs)

ESD – EtherCAT Slave card

ECS-PCIe 1100, PCIe EtherCAT Slave Card
ECS-PCIe/FPGA, PCIe EtherCAT Slave Card

This list always refers to the latest version of our software.

Camera Module

The Camera Module supports the hardware interfaces GigE Vision and USB3 Vision. The following standards are implemented:

GigE Vision specifications 1.2 to 2.1
USB3 Vision specifications 1.0 to 1.1
GenICam specifications 2.0 to 3.3.0/2021.02

Camera Acceleration Extension

Requires PGC-1000 by PLC2 Design GmbH

Storage Module

The Storage Module supports NVMe specifications 1.0 to 1.4. Currently approved devices are:

Intel NVMe SSD P3700/P3600/P3520/750 Series
Intel NVMe SSD DC P3520 Series
Intel NVMe SSD DC P4511 Series
Intel NVMe SSD 600p Series
Samsung NVMe SSD 950 Series
Samsung NVMe SSD 960 Series
Samsung NVMe SSD 970 Series
Samsung NVMe SSD 980 Series
Corsair NVMe SSD MP510 Force Series
HGST NVMe SSD Ultrastar SN200/SN260 Series
Micron NVMe SSD 9300 MAX
Seagate NVMe FireCuda 530
Toshiba NVMe SSD XG6
VirtualBox NVMe disk

Flexray Module

The following FlexRay cards are supported:

Star Cooperation FL3X Interface-PMC (FL3X Tiny2 2*FlexRay; FL3X Tiny2 1*FlexRay+SelfSync)

These specifications always refer to the latest version of our software.

CAN Module

The CAN Module currently supports PCI-based cards with 1, 2, or 4 channels by Peak, EMS Dr. Wünsche, ESD, Ixxat and Kvaser (see list below). On request, we will gladly implement support for your preferred card. The following list always refers to the latest version of our software:

EMS Dr. Thomas Wünsche

CPC-PCI, CPC-PCIe (single-, dual-, four-channel) and CPC-104P with SJA1000

ESD—Electronic System Design CAN-PCI

CAN-PCI /200/266, opto-uncoupled, single and dual-channel
CAN-PCIe /200, opto-uncoupled, single and dual-channel
CAN-PCI-104 /200, opto-uncoupled, single and dual-channel
CPCI-CAN /200, opto-uncoupled, single and dual-channel
PMC-CAN /266, opto-uncoupled, single and dual-channel

Ixxat

PC-I 04/PCI, dual-channel

Kvaser Advanced CAN Solutions

PCIcan HS (single-, dual-, four-channel)
PCIcanx HS (single-, dual-, four-channel)
PCIEcan HS (single-, dual-channel)

Peak System

PCAN-PCI Express FD, single-, dual-, quad-channel, opto-uncoupled
PCAN-PCI single-, dual-channel, opto-uncoupled
PCAN-PCI Express, single-, dual-channel, opto-uncoupled
PCAN-miniPCI, single-, dual-channel, opto-uncoupled
PCAN-cPCI, dual-, four-channel, opto-uncoupled
PCAN-USB, opto-uncoupled and PCAN-USB Hub
PCAN-USB Pro, dual-channel, opto-uncoupled
PCAN-USB Pro, single-channel, opto-uncoupled
PCAN-USB Pro FD, dual-channel, opto-uncoupled

Star Cooperation (Eberspächer)

FL3X Interface-PMC (FL3X Tiny2 2*CAN; FL3X Tiny2 2*CAN-FD; FL3X Tiny2 2*CAN-FD-SIC)

LIN Module

UART (the use of common RS232 interfaces requires a level converter)
Peak PCAN-USB Pro
More on request

These specifications always refers to the latest version of our software.