EtherCAT
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What is EtherCAT?
EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is a high-performance, Ethernet-based fieldbus system. It's known for its speed and efficiency in industrial automation applications. EtherCAT processes data 'on the fly' as telegrams pass through each node, reducing latency. It's commonly used for real-time control in applications like robotics, motion control, and machine automation.
What other technologies are related to EtherCAT?
EtherCAT Competitor Technologies
Profinet
Profinet is an industrial Ethernet standard that competes with EtherCAT for real-time communication in automation.
Ethernet/IP
EtherNet/IP is another industrial Ethernet protocol that competes with EtherCAT for industrial automation applications.
CANopen
CANopen is a communication protocol commonly used in embedded systems. While not directly Ethernet-based, it competes with EtherCAT in some applications.
Powerlink
Powerlink is another real-time Ethernet protocol competing with EtherCAT in automation.
Profibus
Profibus is a fieldbus standard that serves a similar purpose to EtherCAT, primarily in factory automation. Its legacy makes it a competitor, though less so with newer installations.
Modbus
Modbus is a serial communication protocol commonly used in industrial automation. It provides similar capabilities to EtherCAT, especially in simpler applications, but with less performance.
Profisafe
Profisafe is a safety protocol used with Profibus and Profinet. As a safety layer for competing protocols, it acts as a competitor to FSoE over EtherCAT
Modbus TCP
Modbus TCP is the Modbus protocol running over TCP/IP. It competes with EtherCAT, especially in applications where real-time performance isn't critical.
Number of organizations that mention technology
1,901
EtherCAT
4,289
Profinet
4,079
Ethernet/IP
931
CANopen
182
Powerlink
4,721
Profibus
9,560
Modbus
172
Profisafe
1,247
Modbus TCP
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EtherCAT Complementary Technologies
TwinCAT HMI
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TwinCAT HMI (Human Machine Interface) can be used alongside EtherCAT-based systems for visualization and control, making it a complementary technology.
Beckhoff TwinCAT
TwinCAT is a software platform from Beckhoff that heavily utilizes EtherCAT. It is complementary as it leverages the EtherCAT protocol.
Beckhoff
Beckhoff is a major vendor of EtherCAT technology. Its products and overall system design are highly complementary to EtherCAT.
Number of organizations that mention technology
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Which job functions commonly mention EtherCAT?
Firmware Engineer
1.1% of all Firmware Engineer jobs mention EtherCAT
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Embedded Engineer
0.8% of all Embedded Engineer jobs mention EtherCAT
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Electrical Engineer
0.2% of all Electrical Engineer jobs mention EtherCAT
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Engineer
0.1% of all Engineer jobs mention EtherCAT
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Engineering & R&D
0.1% of all Engineering & R&D jobs mention EtherCAT
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