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EtherCAT G: Elevating Ethernet Speeds to Gigabit Levels

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EtherCAT G: Elevating Ethernet Speeds to Gigabit Levels

EtherCAT G, as an extension of EtherCAT technology, elevates EtherCAT performance to a whole new level, achieving Gigabit (Gbit/s) Ethernet speeds, thus supporting high data-intensive applications. The latest technological extension is not only fully compatible with the globally accepted 100 Megabit EtherCAT (100 Mbit/s EtherCAT) standard, but also retains the same ease of use. Additionally, … Read more

Analysis of Advantages and Disadvantages of PC-Based Industrial Control Systems

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Analysis of Advantages and Disadvantages of PC-Based Industrial Control Systems

Introduction Recently, there have been two competing lines of thought in the field of industrial control. Some argue that PC can be effectively used for control, while others claim that PC is never suitable for factory environments. Today, these competitors easily accept the current status of PC machines being used for many industrial production controls, … Read more