New nomenclature for WLAN standards
The Wi-Fi Alliance wants to replace the cryptic names of the WLAN standards with a simpler numbering of the generations. The upcoming 'WLAN 802.11ax', for example, will simply be called 'WLAN 6'.
read more...read more...Downsizing for data lines
The data transmission rate is not all that matters with Ethernet cables. Sometimes small diameters and low costs are also important in factory networking. Single-pair Ethernet cables fill this gap.
read more...RJ45 versus Mini I/O - Ethernet plug in comparison
The most commonly used connector for industrial Ethernet is the RJ45, which was not originally designed for this purpose. How reliable is it? Is there an alternative? A benchmark.
read more...Simple configuration
Robustel presents a modular IoT edge gateway for industrial applications: MEG5000 is easy to configure and manage, according to the manufacturer. It has three scalable cards that support a variety of interfaces.
read more...The combination with DDS
The Data Distribution Service (DDS) for real-time systems can be combined with the upcoming IEEE TSN standards. The result: a distributed and data-centric integration framework that offers high reliability and availability.
read more...Distributed measurements in the network
With the cDAQ-9185 and cDAQ-9189, National Instruments offers two Ethernet chassis with different numbers of slots. The company thus combines Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) with 'CompactDAQ' hardware for distributed measurements in the network.
read more...Tips for device and network design
A higher transmission rate and more user data per message - with this goal in mind, the classic CAN protocol has been expanded to include the FD version. Developers are now faced with the question of the ideal design for corresponding devices and networks.
read more...Freely programmable
The ESX-4CS-GW is the first product in the fourth generation of control units from Sensor-Technik Wiedemann. As a communication gateway, it offers six CAN interfaces, a 4-port Ethernet switch, a LIN and an RS232 interface.
read more...Incoming orders grow, sales stagnate
In the third quarter of 2018, Siemens recorded double-digit growth in order intake, while sales stagnated. Particularly good business in the 'Digital Factory' division offset losses in the 'Power and Gas' division.
read more...Into the digitalization age with a new Group structure
The Siemens Group is once again giving itself a new structure - with only three instead of the previous five divisions and a division into 'Operating Companies' and 'Strategic Companies'.
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