hardware investment

Disadvantages of EtherCAT Communication

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Disadvantages of EtherCAT Communication

1. High Hardware Investment Threshold The implementation of this technology requires dedicated hardware support, which is a significant departure from conventional Ethernet protocols. Unlike Ethernet/IP or Modbus TCP solutions that utilize general network devices, EtherCAT systems require slave devices to integrate dedicated communication chips (such as Beckhoff’s ET series control chips) or be equipped with … Read more

Why Are Embedded Engineers Paid Less Than Pure Software Engineers?

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Why Are Embedded Engineers Paid Less Than Pure Software Engineers?

To discuss why the salary of embedded engineers is significantly lower than that of pure software engineers, we first need to examine the differences in the “background” of these two professions. Pure software companies are like swordsmen wielding keyboards, able to start a business with just a few computers and a rented office, packaging their … Read more