With Single Pair Ethernet, a new physical layer standard is finding its way into the world of automation. Single Pair means that only two lines are used for data transmission instead of the 4 of 8 in the CAT-5-100Mbit cable or all 8 lines of a CAT-6 cable. The IEEE 802.3 standard defines SPE for numerous bandwidths, with 10Mbit being the transmission rate currently in focus.
In process automation, Single Pair Ethernet offers the possibility of continuing to use the so-called trunk-and-track cabling in existing systems and thus transmitting Ethernet data via the existing two-wire cabling, thereby creating an IP network.
In discrete industry, such as factory automation, Single Pair Ethernet expands the range of options for integrating sensors into communication networks over long distances.
With Hilscher and netX, you can easily integrate SPE into field devices or controllers.
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