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