Industrial Ethernet refers to the use of standard Ethernet protocols with rugged connectors such as SPE (single-pair Ethernet) T1 or Cat 8, used in heavy duty applications. Connectors can be pre-assembled or field-attachable for copper and fiber optic cables. Industrial Ethernet incorporates industrial Ethernet protocols such as PROFINET®, EtherNet/IP®, EtherCAT®, SERCOS III, and POWERLINK®.
Digitalization Technologies Offer Efficiency, Scalability, and Visibility in Industrial Environments
Connected technologies can bring significant benefits to OEMs, but companies need to carefully evaluate their goals and their existing resources in order to adopt successful digitalization strategies. The digitalization ofRead More
A New Standard for Locking M12 Push-Pull Connectors
Specifying locking M12 push-pull connectors has become easier with the arrival of a unified standard that ensures compatibility across manufacturers. Locking M12 push-pull connectors are a common choice for industrialRead More
A New Generation of Ethernet Cables and Connectors
Cat6 and Cat6A cables are serving today’s most demanding high-speed applications. But Cat8 is on the horizon. The early iconic yellow Ethernet cable has a much diminished presence in consumerRead More