Ethernet
Digitalization with TSN, functional safety, edge computing, APL Ethernet, 5G
Industrial digitalization can involve many hardware, software and networking technologies, including these five.
How serial-to-Ethernet converters help attackers breach cyber-physical assets
Serial-to-Ethernet converters provide ICS operators with a cost effective and easy-to-use solution to achieve operational efficiency, but they also present malicious threat actors with a gateway to high-risk cyber-physical devices.
Power over Ethernet benefits, applications and certifications
Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology has been around nearly 20 years, but there’s still confusion about what it can and can’t do for end users and what the certifications mean.
Testing the physical infrastructure with industrial Ethernet
The role of Ethernet continues to expand, supporting the high speed transfer of data and certification will play a larger role in this expansion.
Profibus PA overview and description
Profibus process automation (PA) is used in process manufacturing applications., which typically requiring slower procedures and also might be characterized by explosive or hazardous environments.
Three types of Profibus device types explained
Profibus devices come in three different classes and each has a specific role they play on the plant floor.
Ethernet group discusses safety, conformance testing
The EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) held a Technical Working Group (TWG) Semi meeting and focused on Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) technology and conformance testing.
Microprocessor manufacturer joins TSN group
The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) announced the Intel Corporation has joined the organization to develop and promote the application of time-sensitive networking (TSN).
Regional interest agreement signed for technology group
PI North America has signed a contract with the IO-Link Community to become a Regional IO-Link Interest Group (RIOLIG) for North America.
Understanding the difference between Profinet RT and Profinet IRT
Profinet real time (RT) and Profinet isochronous real time (IRT) can be employed to deliver data within a Profinet network, but they are best used for specific applications.
