Hilscher North America announces its netX 90 system-on-a-chip (SoC) and netRAPID 90, a netX chip carrier, have received the CC-Link IE Field Network Basic slave conformance certificate from the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA). This certification enables the netX 90 and netRAPID 90 to be implemented as slaves in simple field devices on CC-Link Industrial Ethernet…
Hilscher announces support for PROFINET@TSN
Hilscher, a global manufacturer of industrial communication solutions, announced support for PROFINET @ TSN technology on its portfolio of netX multiprotocol network controllers. netX is a single-chip ASIC that provides a master and/or slave communication connection to all leading Industrial Ethernet systems, fieldbuses and Industry 4.0 protocols. Hilscher has offered PI technology communication solutions for…
Hilscher plans introduction of first ‘coupler’ between CC-Link IE and PROFINET
When the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) and PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) announced a new joint specification to allow easy interoperability between CC-Link IE and PROFINET, they centered the specification on the functionality of a ‘coupler’ device which would allow transparent communication between the two protocols. Hilscher has demonstrated its intent to bring the first…
Two Fieldbus Channels in Just One PCI Slot
Hilscher’s cifX 2-channel PCI card supports two independent Fieldbus communication channels in just one PCI slot. The 2-channel cards provide significant advantages, especially in applications where the number of PCI slots is limited, such as in compact box-type PCs and embedded computers. The user can choose from any of the leading Fieldbus systems: PROFIBUS, CANopen,…