HMS Industrial Networks releases Anybus CompactCom for Common Ethernet, a communication solution which includes an Ethernet hardware that is loadable with PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP or Ethernet POWERLINK. This brings full flexibility to device manufacturers, who can download the desired industrial Ethernet protocol to a CompactCom chip, brick or module before delivery to the customer.
Launched as part of the Anybus CompactCom 40-series, the Common Ethernet solution is available in three different form factors depending on the required level of integration to the host device: Chip, brick or module, all loadable in the same standardized way.