What is Multiprotocol?
Multiprotocol is an architecture that can run multiple protocols.
In many industrial applications, traditional serial "fieldbuses" are being replaced by Ethernet, which provides higher bandwidth and links to corporate networks. Industrial Ethernet includes PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, ModbusTCP, and several other protocols, but they are not compatible. Therefore, when designing products for Industrial Ethernet, compatibility with various protocols must be considered.
One way to solve this problem is to create an Ethernet switch product that supports multiple protocols.
Initiatives for the next generation Ethernet standard IEEE 802.1 TSN (Time Sensitive Network)
Standard Internet has advantages in terms of openness, compatibility, and cost, but it also has issues such as the inability to fix latency and the inability to guarantee bandwidth. Industrial Ethernet addresses these challenges, but proprietary hardware protocols are hindering its adoption.
Therefore, the IEEE802.1 TSN (Time Sensitive Network) is being considered to meet the requirements of all industries as a unified standard using standard Ethernet hardware that has been widely used. Masu.
For TSN, IEEE is the group leader and AVNU is promoting the creation of the ecosystem, and ADI's evaluation board is used as the test head.
Analog Devices Ethernet switch fido5100/5200
The fido5100 from Analog Devices (ADI) is an Ethernet switch that supports PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus/TCP, POWERLINK, and SERCOS III. In addition to these, fido5200 also supports EtherCAT.
fido5100/5200 supports each protocol by downloading firmware from the host processor when powered on.
Features of fido5100/5200
Supports all industrial protocols
- IEEE 802.3, 10 Mbps/100 Mbps, half/full duplex, IPv6 and IPv4 communication
- QuickConnect、CIP Sync、および CIP Motion を備えた EtherNet/IP
- Modbus TCP
- Sercos III
- Ethernet POWERLINK
- PROFINET class B and class C with fast startup (version 2.3)
*Supports PROFINET cycle times up to 31.25 μs - IEEE 1588 version 2
*Ordinary clocks, raw frames, and UDP - EtherCAT (fido5200 only)
*Supports EtherCAT cycle time up to 12.5 μs
ease of use
- 3.3V input/output buffer
- 8 independent timer signals synchronized with internal precision timer
- Four independently programmable timer signals for timer capture or timer output events
- Drives LED for link activity
- Small package: 144 pin, CSP_BGA RoHS compliant package
- Wide temperature range: −40°C to +85°C
- Evaluation kit: Allows immediate evaluation of host processor and network interface module connections
fido5100/5200 has a full evaluation environment
An evaluation kit is available to quickly evaluate the connection between the host processor and the network interface module. The evaluation kit supports PROFINET, PROFINET IRT, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP, EtherNet/IP and DLR, EtherCAT, and ModbusTCP, with integrated interfaces that allow protocol integration without changes to host processor hardware or software interfaces. can be changed or updated.
Contents of the Network Interface Evaluation Kit
- network interface board
- UART personality module
- Parallel interface personality module
- Ethernet personality module (planned)
- Power and outlet adapter
- ethernet cable
- USB cable
- Innovasic Developer Portal Info Card
Assumed target application
- industrial automation
- process control
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