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Industrial Communication Software

Accelerate Your Industrial Automation Design             

Our microprocessors (MPUs) offer seamless support for robust, real-time industrial communication stacks. The industrial protocol software is actively maintained, Continuous-Integration (CI)-tested and optimized for embedded Linux® and real-time environments. With our streamlined pass-through licensing model, OEMs can easily integrate proven industrial stacks into their applications without the need for complex licensing negotiations. This approach accelerates time-to-market and reduces the total cost of ownership for industrial control panels, edge nodes and smart I/O systems.

Getting Started 

 We offer getting started guides to help you along the way regardless of which industrial protocol or embedded platform you decide to use. 

Quick Start Guide for Bare-Metal/RTOS
Quick Start Guide for Linux

Industrial Automation Software Resources

PROFINET

PROFINET is an industrial Ethernet-based protocol designed for real-time communication between controllers and field devices in automation systems. It enables high-speed data exchange, supports flexible network topologies, and facilitates integration with IT systems. These capabilities make PROFINET a great fit for modern industrial applications, such as motion control, robotics and process automation.

Linux SW70F56A

MODBUS®

MODBUS® is a widely used, open industrial communication protocol that facilitates data exchange between controllers and devices over serial or Ethernet networks. Common in SCADA and PLC systems,  MODBUS supports both host-client and client-server architectures, enabling reliable communication and interoperability for process monitoring and control across diverse equipment types

EtherNet/IP

Ethernet Industrial Protocol (EtherNet/IP) is an industrial Ethernet protocol developed by Rockwell Automation to enable  real-time control and data exchange between devices. Leveraging standard Ethernet and the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP),  EtherNet/IP provides seamless integration of I/O, motion and safety devices, making it well-suited for factory and process automation environments.

EtherCAT

EtherCAT is a high-performance, real-time industrial Ethernet protocol developed by Beckhoff Automation. It uses a unique on-the-fly processing method for ultra-fast data exchange, enabling synchronized control of devices with microsecond accuracy. Widely adopted in automation, it supports complex motion control, I/O and safety systems over standard Ethernet cabling.