SPRT769 December   2023 AM2431 , AM2432 , AM2434 , AM6421 , AM6422 , AM6441 , AM6442

 

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  2.   Abstract
  3. 1 Introduction
  4. 2 Industrial Communications Terminology
  5. 3 Industrial Communication Feature Support
  6. 4 Industrial Communications Device Support
  7. 5 Industrial Communications Controller Support
  8. 6 PRP Support
  9. 7 HSR Support
  10. 8 TSN Support
  11. 9 Summary
  12. 10Additional Resources

Abstract

Industrial communication protocols connect management and control systems to factory floor equipment, enabling the continuous collection and exchange of process data. This process data is used make real-time control decisions as well as longer term process optimizations resulting in lower factory costs through increased throughput, product quality, and equipment utilization rates.

This paper provides an overview of the industrial communication protocol support options for TI's AM243x and AM64x series of Arm®-based microcontrollers (MCUs) and processors. EtherCAT®, PROFINET®, EtherNet/IP™, HSR, PRP, and TSN support options are covered.