Ethernet
EtherCAT interoperability removes industrial networking barriers
Key development tools and standards ensure interoperability among many EtherCAT devices and manufacturers.
Industrial Ethernet’s value for communications
Picking the right industrial Ethernet protocol for communications can give vendors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators an advantage.
HART-IP simplifies Ethernet-APL transition
HART over 4-20mA remains ubiquitous throughout process industries, and the experience gained using this protocol will speed the transition to HART-IP over Ethernet-APL.
Advanced physical layer project for Ethernet completed
Specifications internationally standardized, conformance test plans implemented, first products released
EtherCAT Technology Group’s benefits for manufacturers
The EtherCAT Technology Group is used as the standard for connectivity across many manufacturing industries.
Internet protocols are the new frontier for Ethernet
IoT communication protocols provide users with enhanced security and efficiency and can help bring the worlds of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) together.
EtherCAT conformance test tool released
Version 2.3 of the EtherCAT Conformance Test Tool is available to all EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) members via the organization’s Technical Advisory Board (TAB).
Single-pair Ethernet benefits for manufacturers
Single-pair ethernet (SPE) has been gaining attention in recent years and has many potential applications and advantages for manufacturers.
Time-sensitive networking for industrial applications
A primer on IEC/IEEE 60802 TSN Profile for Industrial Automation: Time-sensitive networking (TSN) from IEEE reduces communication latency and increases reliability. TSN is a key component of Industry 4.0.
Chip-based EtherCAT optimizes field communication
From ASICs to microcontrollers, ESC chips boost performance and simplify commissioning, in conjunction with diagnostics and development tools.
