The higher data rates of Ethernet-APL
allow sensors and equipment to share
not only their measurement data, but
also their internal diagnostic data. For
example, a sensor knows what it is, who
made it, when it was calibrated, etc. All
this data is available there, and it's these
rich data sets that can be used for better
optimization of the process and better
management of the assets."
Michal Brychta
Principal Applications Engineer, Analog Devices
Analog Devices is widely considered a thought leader
in the field of Ethernet-APL, having
• Made instrumental contributions to the
development of the Ethernet-APL Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
IEEE802.1TM & IEEE802.3TM standards.
• Provided industrial Ethernet solutions for
customers, including a MAC PHY (ADIN1110) and
PHY (ADIN1100) that are fully tested for reliability
in harsh industrial environments.
• Developed solutions such as ADI Chronous,
which stands up in the toughest, time-critical
environments and opens the door to gigabit and
10BASE-T1L connectivity.
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