Industrial communication

The latest technology in real-time data communication

Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is a set of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards that enable deterministic, real-time communication over Ethernet networks. TSN ensures low latency and high reliability in applications requiring precise timing and synchronization. Our products offer TSN support, such as processors with TSN-enabled media access control (MAC), including software protocol stacks and a broad Ethernet PHY portfolio to complete your design.

Take advantage of our products to:

• Evaluate and prototype your TSN network requirements using our processor evaluation module and software development kit.
• Leverage our TSN-related documentation, training resources and technical support.

Simplifying network connectivity

Take industrial communications from the cloud to the edge using single-pair Ethernet (SPE). Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol enablement along the entire signal chain allows both distributed processing and detailed remote analysis and storage.

To make predictive maintenance a reality in your system, get started by:

• Building a system using our reliable physical layers (PHYs) and reduce maintenance costs once deployed.
• Enabling precise timing characteristics using simplified solutions for Time-Sensitive Networking applications with industry-leading determinism and synchronization.
• Maximizing system uptime with predictive maintenance enabled by advanced cable diagnostics.

Combining data and power over single-pair Ethernet

Power over Data Line (PoDL) and Advanced Physical Layers (APLs) are technologies that enable devices to receive both power and data over a single Ethernet cable. They simplify network installations in applications such as sensors, actuators and industrial Internet of Things devices. APL is used for process automation environments, with its reliable data communication in harsh conditions.

Kick-start your project to implement PoDL and power-critical APL solutions by:

• Leveraging our scalable reference designs to implement power-sourcing equipment (PSE) and powered device (PD).
• Using our gateway solution to bridge Ethernet communication between standard Ethernet to single-pair Ethernet.

Empowering smart sensors and actuators

IO-Link is an industrial communication protocol that connects sensors and actuators to automation systems. By enhancing data exchange and enabling advanced diagnostics and configuration, our IO-Link physical layers (PHYs) and reference designs simplify installation and maintenance, with seamless integration and improved efficiency in smart manufacturing environments.

Start your design by:

• Using our evaluation module and reference designs to build low-cost IO-Link devices.
• Design a single-chip solution with an eight-port IO-Link device, integrated frame handler and industrial Ethernet gateway.
• Take advantage of our IO-Link documentation, training resources and technical support.

Bridging systems for seamless integration

An industrial communication gateway connects disparate systems and devices, translating data and protocols between networks. It streamlines integration, facilitates real-time data exchange, and enhances operational efficiency across industrial environments.

Our reference designs and evaluation modules (EVMs) support different types of gateways for you to start evaluating with, such as:

• Eight-port IO-Link master to industrial Ethernet with our EVM, and example software to build a remote IO-Link gateway to connect to OPC Unified Architecture, Profinet, EtherCAT or Ethernet IP.
• An Ethernet gateway that functions as a bridge between four 10BASE-T1L single-pair Ethernet ports with Power over Data Line and a 1000BASE-T Ethernet port.