EtherNet/IP, Profinet Platform foster network connectivity.
Press Release Summary:
Serving EtherNet/IP adapters and Profinet devices, 1-Port RapID(TM) Platform supports EtherNet/IP November 2010 release and Profinet v2.2. It is fully functional and pre-tested for EtherNet/IP and Profinet conformance, including electronic schematics, BOM, and layout files as well as all necessary software, stacks, and development environment. Ethernet physical layer includes protection circuitry, bicolor LEDs, and magnetics integrated in connector, and cycle times down to 1 ms are achieved.
Original Press Release:
Innovasic Semiconductor Adds 1-Port EtherNet/IP and Profinet RapID Platform to its Industrial Ethernet Connectivity Solutions
1-Port version lowers bill-of-materials cost for star network topologies
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Innovasic Semiconductor is pleased to announce the availability of the 1-Port RapID(TM) Platform for EtherNet/IP adapters and Profinet devices as part of the company's constant effort to provide the lowest cost Industrial Ethernet solutions.
"As with our previously released 2-port version, Innovasic's 1-port RapID Platform provides quick and easy EtherNet/IP or Profinet connectivity," said Tom Weingartner, Innovasic's Vice President, Marketing. "And whether you need 1-port or 2-ports, the same RapID Platform hardware can be used for both Industrial Ethernet protocols," he added.
The 1-port and 2-port RapID Platforms support EtherNet/IP - November 2010 release and Profinet version 2.2, and they can be downloaded directly from the Innovasic website for a risk-free, no-cost evaluation. This is not a demo version - it is fully functional and pre-tested for EtherNet/IP and Profinet conformance including electronic schematics, bill of materials, and layout files, as well as all necessary software, stacks, and development environment. All software is royalty-free with no hidden fees.
The RapID Platform is based on Innovasic's fido1100 communication controller and 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. 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. Cycle times down to 1 ms are achieved utilizing the fido1100's unique deterministic hardware and software architecture.
The 1-Port EtherNet/IP and Profinet RapID Platforms are available on the Innovasic website in December 2010. The 2-Port versions are available now. Please go to www.innovasic.com/developer-portal/ to register and download the platform for a free evaluation.
About Innovasic Semiconductor
Innovasic Semiconductor produces integrated circuits for customers with long product life-cycles including industrial, transportation, instrumentation, and medical applications. The company supplies extended-life processors, peripherals, ASICs and mixed-signal devices for embedded communication and control. The company's RapID Platform for EtherNet/IP and Profinet connectivity extends its commitment to long life-cycle products for customers developing Industrial Networking products.
CONTACT:
Innovasic Semiconductor
Beverly Wade
505.883.5263 x182
bwade@innovasic.com
Beverly Wade, CMQ/OE
Product Marketing Manager
Innovasic Semiconductor
3737 Princeton NE, Suite 130
Albuquerque, NM 87107 USA
Office: +1 505.883.5263 x182
Email: beverly.wade@innovasic.com
www.innovasic.com
