Ethernet/IP Insights

What is Ethernet/IP?

EtherNet/IP (Ethernet Industrial Protocol) is an industrial networking protocol that adapts the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) to standard Ethernet. It's used for industrial automation applications, providing real-time control, data acquisition, and device configuration. EtherNet/IP enables communication between controllers, I/O devices, human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and other industrial equipment. It is widely used due to its scalability, interoperability, and utilization of standard Ethernet infrastructure.

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What other technologies are related to Ethernet/IP?

Ethernet/IP Competitor Technologies

Profinet

Profinet is an industrial Ethernet communication protocol that competes with Ethernet/IP for real-time industrial control applications.

mentioned alongside Ethernet/IP in 30% (5.3k) of relevant job posts

Profibus

Profibus is a fieldbus standard, that is generally considered a competitor to industrial ethernet solutions like Ethernet/IP.

mentioned alongside Ethernet/IP in 23% (5.2k) of relevant job posts

DeviceNet

DeviceNet is a CAN-based network protocol traditionally used for industrial automation, which is a competitor to Ethernet/IP.

mentioned alongside Ethernet/IP in 26% (3.1k) of relevant job posts

Modbus

Modbus is a serial communication protocol used in industrial automation and a common alternative where Ethernet/IP is not implemented.

mentioned alongside Ethernet/IP in 13% (6.2k) of relevant job posts

Modbus TCP

Modbus TCP is an Ethernet-based version of Modbus and is a direct competitor for industrial communication applications to Ethernet/IP.

mentioned alongside Ethernet/IP in 36% (1.6k) of relevant job posts

EtherCAT

EtherCAT is another industrial Ethernet protocol focused on high-performance and real-time capabilities, positioning it as a competitor to Ethernet/IP.

mentioned alongside Ethernet/IP in 27% (1.9k) of relevant job posts

ControlNet

ControlNet is a real-time industrial network protocol and competes with Ethernet/IP.

mentioned alongside Ethernet/IP in 23% (1.7k) of relevant job posts

Modbus TCP/IP

Same as Modbus TCP, an Ethernet-based protocol competing with Ethernet/IP.

mentioned alongside Ethernet/IP in 34% (654) of relevant job posts

Ethernet/IP Complementary Technologies

HMI

Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) are often used alongside Ethernet/IP networks to provide a visual interface for monitoring and controlling industrial processes.

mentioned alongside Ethernet/IP in 6% (4k) of relevant job posts

Ignition

Ignition is an industrial application platform that can use Ethernet/IP to communicate with PLCs and other devices.

mentioned alongside Ethernet/IP in 12% (1.5k) of relevant job posts

IO-Link

IO-Link is a short-distance, point-to-point communication protocol often used for sensors and actuators. Ethernet/IP networks can be used to communicate with IO-Link masters and integrate IO-Link data.

mentioned alongside Ethernet/IP in 35% (473) of relevant job posts