Migration to CAN FD
In 2011, work began to push the existing limits of classic CAN in terms of the maximum achievable data rate - the idea of CAN FD was born. But is it really worth migrating to CAN FD now?
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In 2011, work began to push the existing limits of classic CAN in terms of the maximum achievable data rate - the idea of CAN FD was born. But is it really worth migrating to CAN FD now?

With the Flextra Profinet switch from Helmholz, users can decide for themselves which of the 16 RJ45 ports are used for Profinet and which for Gigabit Ethernet.

The connection technology provider Escha is expanding its management team and has appointed Guido Lange as Managing Director of Marketing & Sales as of August 1, 2021.

Bihl+Wiedemann has developed an ASi-5/ASi-3 manual addressing device that can be used for all ASi-5 modules as well as for all modules of earlier ASi generations in order to easily integrate ASi participants of all generations into ASi networks in the field.

Profibus & Profinet International
In addition to the Profisafe, Profidrive, Profienergy and PA profiles, Profibus & Profinet International (PI) is expanding its technology portfolio with the profile for robot systems. The 'Profile for Robot Systems' working group is responsible for the development.

Jürgen Kern, shareholder of the NetModule Group since 2001 and CEO since 2003, will retire from the operational management of the company on August 1, 2021 and move to the Board of Directors.

The 'Xi 410' infrared camera from Optris combines features of infrared cameras and infrared thermometers. It has a Fast Ethernet interface and can be supplied via PoE.

Renesas has launched the 'R-IN32M3 Modules for Multi-Protocol Support', which offer multi-protocol support on board and support Profinet CC-B (including MRP), EthernetIP (including DLR) and Ethercat.

The range of stepper motors in the AZ series with mechanical absolute value sensor from Oriental Motor has been supplemented by drivers with Profinet.

Standardization work has been underway since 2015 and the intrinsically safe physical layer designed for 2-wire cables called Ethernet-APL is now available; the first products are ready for the market.