This application note presents a sample program that sends and receives text data between Ethernet and RCAN networks using a combination of the Ethernet related modules (EtherC and E-DMAC) and the ...

The technology started with 10-Mb/s coax cabling (10BASE5). Twisted-pair and RJ45 connectors quickly replaced that, while fiber optics was implemented for high-speed, long-distance communication.

Industrial network protocols include EtherNet/IP, Ethernet Powerlink, EtherCAT, Modbus-TCP, Profinet, SERCOS III, and the list is still growing. How do you select an industrial network protocol that ...

Packaging Corp. of America (PCA) saves a lot of money by reclaiming wood chips that were once lost during the production of container board and corrugated packaging. Though it was easy for executives ...

Welcome to Take Five with Automation World. I’m David Greenfield, Director of Content, and today we’re going to look at why industrial Ethernet protocols are still needed with Time-Sensitive ...

Advantages of Power over Ethernet in the context of industrial Ethernet. PoE standards continue to evolve to keep pace with increasing power demands. Driver for standards updating is the potential ...