EtherCAT

Ethernet for Control Automation Technology

High-performance industrial Ethernet standard using processing-on-the-fly technology. Achieves sub-microsecond synchronisation and cycle times below 100 microseconds. Dominant in motion control, CNC, and high-speed automation applications.

Document
IEC 61158 / IEC 61784-2 (EtherCAT profiles)
URL
https://www.ethercat.org/en/technology.html
Label
Standard
Keywords
EtherCAT industrial Ethernet motion control CNC real-time processing-on-the-fly high-speed automation

Domain: Industrial Communication Protocols · Standard