Microchip Technology expands its industrial edge networking solution stack with EtherCAT and TSN capabilities on PolarFire devices.
Microchip Technology's updated industrial edge networking solution stack integrates EtherCAT and TSN on PolarFire devices, offering deterministic networking, low power consumption, and high reliability for applications in industrial robotics, motion control, and factory automation. The solution is supported by Microchip’s design tools and hardware, ensuring scalable and secure network performance.
Microchip Technology has upgraded its industrial edge networking solution stack to include EtherCAT and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) on PolarFire FPGAs and SoCs. This enhancement aims to provide developers with deterministic, real-time networking while maintaining low power consumption and high reliability.
The expanded solution stack supports scalable industrial networks with predictable communication performance, crucial for applications in motion control, industrial robotics, and factory automation. PolarFire devices feature a secure, non-volatile architecture, enabling instant-on operation and integrated security features like secure boot and anti-tamper protection. The compatibility of Beckhoff EtherCAT IP with PolarFire devices and Microchip's TSN IP on PolarFire FPGA SoCs further strengthens the solution's interoperability and performance.
PolarFire FPGA and SoC industrial networking solutions are backed by Microchip’s Libero SoC design suite, IP cores, and reference designs. The Dual-Port Gigabit Ethernet FMC card and PolarFire SoC Video Kit are available for rapid evaluation and prototyping.
Frequently asked questions
How does Microchip's solution stack enhance deterministic networking for industrial systems?
Microchip's solution stack enhances deterministic networking by integrating EtherCAT and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) capabilities on PolarFire devices, enabling scalable industrial networks with predictable communication performance and interoperability across connected devices.
What are the key features of PolarFire devices that support industrial networking applications?
PolarFire devices feature a secure, non-volatile architecture for instant-on operation, integrated security features like secure boot and anti-tamper protection, and a flexible FPGA fabric that supports EtherCAT and TSN integration while enabling scalable customization for evolving industrial network architectures.
What are the potential applications of Microchip's industrial edge networking solution stack?
Target applications include motion control, industrial robotics, embedded vision, factory automation, autonomous mobile robots, automotive systems, smart infrastructure, and aerospace and defense platforms.
What development tools and resources are available for Microchip's industrial networking solutions?
Microchip provides the Libero SoC design suite, IP cores, reference designs, the Dual-Port Gigabit Ethernet FMC card (ETH-DC-DUALGBE), and the PolarFire SoC Video Kit (MPFS250-VIDEO-KIT) for rapid evaluation and prototyping.
How does Microchip ensure energy efficiency in its industrial networking solutions?
The industrial edge networking solution stack is built on power-efficient PolarFire FPGAs and SoCs, delivering real-time processing with high reliability and energy efficiency.
What security features are integrated into PolarFire devices?
PolarFire devices include secure boot and anti-tamper protection as part of their integrated security features.
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