VIA launches fast: Ethernet controller

VIA Technologies Inc announced the launch of new Rhine III, a cost effective
fast Ethernet controller fusing an integrated single chip design with a small
package size, and low power consumption for mobile and desktop PCs.

The latest addition to VIA´s growing Rhine family of fast Ethernet
controllers, the VIA VT6105 LOM combines the physical and media access layers
into a single chip providing Ethernet connectivity for 10Mbps and 100Mbps
connections in full and half duplex modes.

The VIA VT6105 LOM is a single chip fast Ethernet controller fully compliant
with the latest IEEE Ethernet standards. Certified driver support for the VIA
VT6105 LOM includes Microsoft and Novell systems, providing convenient user
connectivity.

Network interface controllers such as the VIA VT6105 LOM enable easy
connection between the PC and network infrastructure through a PCI bus. Offering
data speeds up to 200Mbps in full duplex mode, the it provides a cost-effective
NIC solution.