AM64x MCU+ SDK  08.02.00
Full Protocol Stacks from TI

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Industrial protocol stacks and examples included in this SDK are supported directly by TI powered by Kunbus technology.

Following industrial communication protocols are supported:

EtherCAT Slave

EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is a real-time industrial Ethernet standard for industrial automation applications, such as input/output (I/O) devices, sensors and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). It was originally developed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH but is now overseen by the EtherCAT Technology Group that was set up to help with proliferation of the EtherCAT standard. EtherCAT technology adds certain features on Ethernet and enforces certain configurations to make it a very efficient network technology for automation while fully conforming to the Ethernet specifications. The design of EtherCAT enables any standard PC to be used as an EtherCAT master and communicate with EtherCAT slaves, which are specialized devices compliant with the EtherCAT specification. Together, the master and slave EtherCAT devices can be used in all devices in the factory network – automation controllers, operator interfaces, remote input/output units, sensors, actuators, drives and others.

Data Sheet

For information about supported features and key performance parameters, see EtherCAT Slave Data Sheet

Examples

For more details regarding the pre-integrated stack and example applications, see EtherCAT Slave Demos.

EtherNet/IP Adapter

EtherNet/IP is a member of a family of network protocols that implements the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) at its upper layers. EtherNet/IP is the name given to CIP when it is implemented over standard Ethernet as defined by IEEE 802.3. EtherNet/IP is managed by the Open DeviceNet Vendor Association, Inc. (ODVA), which also has responsibility for publishing The EtherNet/IP Specification and coordinating conformance testing. Because EtherNet/IP uses standard Ethernet and TCP/IP technologies, compatibility and coexistence with other applications and protocols is assured.

Data Sheet

For information about supported features and key performance parameters, see EtherNet/IP Adapter Data Sheet

Examples

For more details regarding the pre-integrated stack and example applications, see EtherNet/IP Adapter Demos.

IO-Link Master

IO-Link (International Electrotechnical Commission [IEC] 61131-9) is an open standards protocol that addresses the need for intelligent control of small devices such as sensors and actuators. This standard provides lowspeed point-to-point serial communication between a device and a master that normally serves as a gateway to a fieldbus and PLC. The intelligent link established enables ease of communication for data exchange, configuration, and diagnostics. The many advantages of an IO-Link system include standardized wiring, increased data availability, remote monitoring and configuration, simple replacement of devices and advanced diagnostics.

Data Sheet

For information about supported features and key performance parameters, see IO-Link Master Data Sheet

Examples

For more details regarding the pre-integrated stack and example applications, see IO-Link Master Demo.

Profinet Device

PROFINET is a real-time Ethernet standard for the high-speed, deterministic communications required for a wide range of industrial applications including factory automation, process automation and building automation. Originally developed under the leadership of Siemens GmbH as a network extension to the popular PROFIBUS fieldbus technology, PROFINET is now supported by PROFIBUS & PROFINET International. In 2003, PROFINET was integrated into the IEC 61158 and IEC 61784 standards.

Data Sheet

For information about supported features and key performance parameters, see Profinet Device Data Sheet

Examples

For more details regarding the pre-integrated stack and example applications, see Profinet Device Demos.