PLC applications requiring fast timing and fast cycle time can now be realized using this reference design which implements, an eight-port IO-Link master. It can be used to build a remote IO gateway to connect to OPC UA, Profinet, EtherCAT or Ethernet IP. A PRU-based frame handler enables a very flexible way of timing and time synchronization. This design helps build a very universal and scaleable IO-Link master.
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Reference design overview and verified performance test data
Test results for the reference design, including efficiency graphs, test prerequisites and more
Detailed overview of design layout for component placement
Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers
Files used for 3D models or 2D drawings of IC components
Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB
PCB layer plot file used for generating PCB design layout
Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components
Includes TI products in the design and potential alternatives.
| Type | Title | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * | Design guide | Eight Port IO-Link® Master Reference Design (Rev. C) | PDF | HTML | Nov 16, 2021 |
| * | Test report | IO-Link Master Protocol Test Report | Feb 1, 2022 | |
| Application brief | Adding Real-Time Communication to Linux (Rev. A) | May 7, 2021 | ||
| Application note | Programmable Logic Controllers — Security Threats and Solutions | PDF | HTML | Sep 13, 2019 | |
| Application brief | Flexible Timing Configuration with IO-Link Master Frame Handler | Mar 26, 2019 | ||
| Application brief | Advanced High-Side Switch With Dynamic Current Limit for IO-Link Master | Jan 7, 2019 |
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