CPU (PLC controller)

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Our integrated circuits and reference designs help you create efficient central processing unit (CPU) modules whether they are run by programmable logic controller (PLC) code, C code or by software on a high-level operating system. We have the ingredients to assess available performances, latencies, heat dissipation, reliability data and wiring protection.

CPU (PLC controller) systems often require:

Artificial intelligence (AI) edge processing, time-sensitive networking (TSN) and OPC Unified Architecture.
Scalable solutions for processing and industrial networking.
Functional-safety readiness, robustness and/or EMI/EMC resilience.

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Type	Title		Date
Application note	Industrial Communication Protocols Supported on TI Processors and MCUs (Rev. F)	PDF \| HTML	Sep 3, 2025
White paper	Time Sensitive Networking for Industrial Automation (Rev. C)	PDF \| HTML	Jul 31, 2023
Application note	Voltage and Processor Monitoring Solutions in Factory Automation and Control App (Rev. A)		Aug 5, 2021
White paper	EtherNet/IP on TI's Sitara AM335x Processors (Rev. D)		Jul 28, 2020
White paper	EtherCAT® on Sitara™ Processors (Rev. I)		Jul 28, 2020
White paper	Selecting the right industrial communications standard for sensors and actuators (Rev. A)		Jul 10, 2020
Application note	Programmable Logic Controllers — Security Threats and Solutions	PDF \| HTML	Sep 13, 2019
Application note	Calculating Useful Lifetimes of Embedded Processors (Rev. B)	PDF \| HTML	May 7, 2019
White paper	PROFINET on TI’s Sitara™ processors (Rev. D)		Oct 13, 2018
Application note	HSR/PRP Solutions on Sitara Processors for Grid Substation Communication (Rev. A)	PDF \| HTML	Apr 17, 2018
Application note	AM335x Reliability Considerations in PLC Applications (Rev. A)		Apr 27, 2017
Technical article	How to select the right industrial Ethernet standard: Do you speak multiprotocol?	PDF \| HTML	Jul 28, 2016
Technical article	How to select the right industrial Ethernet standard: PROFINET	PDF \| HTML	Nov 6, 2015
Technical article	How to select the right industrial Ethernet standard: EtherCAT	PDF \| HTML	Sep 17, 2015
Technical article	How to select the right industrial Ethernet standard: Sercos III	PDF \| HTML	Jul 23, 2015

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