6 Conclusion

Many of the benefits of the single twisted-pair Ethernet are highly valuable to industrial and robotic applications and can be used to simplify and cost-optimize system functions. The additional diagnostic tools added into the TI Base-T1 PHYs enable new possibilities to achieve predictive maintenance. Base-T1 Ethernet has the potential to be used advantageously in industrial systems, to help enable convergence of IT and OT. Nonetheless, it is important to understand the details impacting system performance for any new technology. This is why TI has conducted tests showing that TI Base-T1 PHYs can support the industrial EMC/EMI requirements, the results of which can be shared upon request. Similarly, organizations like SPE Industrial Partner Network and other companies are reviewing the initial hurdles of using the Base-T1 Ethernet interface in industrial environments to understand and improve the technology. TI can support you through these initial hurdles showing initial test results and learning which can quicken the pace using Base-T1 PHYs in industrial systems.