Blog: Global chip crisis – Hilscher supports the setup of new semiconductor factories
The future of the semiconductor industry
The future prospects for the semiconductor industry are quite positive, with a projected growth of around 9% in 2022. However, the industry is repeatedly faced with supply bottlenecks due to the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, amongst other factors. By developing a new comX communication module, especially suited for the semiconductor industry, Hilscher is supporting to cope with the current situation.
25 years Embedded Modules from Hilscher
Hilscher communication modules have been used in industrial automation by a number of successful companies for over 25 years. Their ability to support all leading Real-Time Ethernet protocols as master or slave in exactly one design is very popular with manufacturers of automation devices, such as robot controllers, PLCs or drives.
Hilscher's "comX" standard is based on a well-thought-out platform strategy. All comX modules have the same dimensions and are pin-compatible. Thus, the user can cover the complete range of all industrial protocols with a single motherboard design. Thanks to standardized interfaces, it is possible to react quickly and flexibly to new market requirements, saving the maximum in time and costs.
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Embedded modules from Hilscher are the ideal solution for integrating a fieldbus or Real-Time Ethernet interface into a compact automation device. They allow field devices such as drives or controllers to be quickly and easily integrated into automated systems.
Hilscher's communication solutions are used worldwide in a wide variety of industries. Whether for fieldbus or Real-Time Ethernet systems as master or slave applications, a modern cloud infrastructure or additional services and support during the development phase, we have the right solution for you.
The use of an embedded module has always been a sensible alternative to the traditional and complex Design-In process of a chip. For more than 25 years, Hilscher has been a leader in factory automation with embedded modules for industrial communication and that with a consistent concept.