Profinet Connectivity Solution is completely downloadable.May 12, 2010 -
Offering complete connectivity, RapID(TM) Platform fully accommodates engineers that need to add Profinet RT to their automation products. All necessary software, stacks, and development environment are included, and platform is based on fido1100 communication controller. Used as network processor alongside any host MCU or as standalone solution, product offers Ethernet physical interface and Profinet cycle time of 1 msec min with 1,440 bytes for both cyclic input and output data.
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Original Press release
InnovASIC, Inc.
3737 Princeton Dr., N.E., Suite 130
Albuquerque, NM, 87107
USA
Innovasic Semiconductor Announces World's First Downloadable Profinet Connectivity Solution
New RapID(TM) Platform is "ready to use" and breaks previous bill-of-material and time-to-market limitations
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Innovasic Semiconductor is pleased to announce the availability of its new RapID Platform connectivity solution for Profinet RT devices. Engineers that need to add Profinet RT to their automation products can now download everything they need to quickly integrate into new or existing product designs. The entire platform can be downloaded directly from the Innovasic website for a risk-free, no cost evaluation. This is not just a demo version - it is fully functional and pre-tested for Profinet conformance including electronic schematics, bill of materials, and layout files, as well as all of the necessary software, stacks, and development environment. Evaluation of the RapID Platform download can be performed on hardware via the Internet or at the customer's site.
"Innovasic's new RapID Platform is a first for the industry" said Keith Prettyjohns, Innovasic's CEO. "Engineers can now quickly and easily add Profinet connectivity to their products without wasting time re-inventing the wheel. They can download the entire platform, free of charge for evaluation. A one-time license fee applies only if the platform is used in production," he added.
The solution is centered on Innovasic's fido1100 communication controller which handles all of the Profinet traffic. The RapID Platform can be used as a "network processor" alongside any host microcontroller. It can also be used as a standalone solution with the customer's application running directly on the RapID Platform. All software is royalty-free with no hidden fees. The schematic has been carefully designed to provide robust, long-life, industrial-class performance at the lowest possible bill of material (BOM) cost. The Ethernet physical interface includes protection circuitry, bicolor LEDs, and magnetics integrated in the connector. Profinet cycle time is 1 ms (minimum) with 1440 bytes for cyclic input data and 1440 bytes for cyclic output data. Alarms are programmable and include Process Alarm, Diagnostic Alarm, and Return of Sub Module.
The Profinet RT version of the RapID Platform is now available on the Innovasic website. Please go to http://www.innovasic.com to learn more and to download the platform for a free evaluation.
About Innovasic Semiconductor
Innovasic Semiconductor provides extended life semiconductor solutions for customers who have products with long life-cycles. The company's processors, communication controllers and mixed signal devices are key components in industrial automation equipment, transportation systems, instrumentation, and medical devices. Innovasic's newest solutions enable customers to quickly integrate real-time Industrial Ethernet into their product lines at the lowest cost and with obsolescence protection. Extending the life of its customers' products has established Innovasic as a trusted partner and an approved supplier to leading electronic system manufacturers worldwide.
CONTACT:
Innovasic Semiconductor
Beverly Wade
505.883.5263 x182
bwade@innovasic.com
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