The Ethernet controller product portfolio of ON Semiconductor is at the forefront of development, providing superior reliability and performance for demanding industrial environments. The NCN26010 (MAC/PHY) and NCN26000 (PHY) controllers are specifically designed for industrial multipoint networks, helping to reduce wiring within cabinets while increasing bandwidth. Let us delve into how these advanced devices improve cabinet-to-cabinet connections in two different environments.
Reliable Connections in Control Cabinets
Seamless communication between devices and systems within cabinets is crucial for optimizing operations and increasing productivity. In this aspect, ON Semiconductor's NCN26010 and NCN26000 devices excel by offering robust and reliable connectivity solutions tailored for both intra-cabinet and inter-cabinet applications, catering to communication needs ranging from short distances to over 50 meters.
Enhanced Noise Immunity
Maintaining stable connections in smart buildings and factory environments can be challenging. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) and noise are common obstacles in smart building and factory automation. ON Semiconductor's proprietary Enhanced Noise Immunity (ENI) technology utilizes advanced methods to reduce susceptibility to radiation, effectively mitigating these challenges, ensuring uninterrupted communication within control cabinet environments, and enhancing reliability.
Physical Layer Conflict Avoidance (PLCA)
Timely responses are essential for intra-cabinet connections, especially in factory automation environments. ON Semiconductor's Ethernet controllers incorporate a Physical Layer Conflict Avoidance (PLCA) coordination sublayer, preemptively avoiding physical layer conflicts and eliminating delays and associated overheads, which might be cumbersome to achieve with traditional conflict detection mechanisms. Additionally, this facilitates smooth, uninterrupted data transmission, supporting real-time control and monitoring applications.
Simplified Integration and Deployment
ON Semiconductor's NCN26010 MACPHY and NCN26000 PHY devices can seamlessly integrate into new or existing Ethernet infrastructures, minimizing installation disruptions. These devices are compact in size, allowing for flexible installation within enclosures and optimizing space utilization.
Fostering Innovation and Efficiency
Reliable connections in control cabinets lay the groundwork for innovation and efficiency in smart buildings and factory automation. ON Semiconductor's Ethernet controllers empower OEMs to leverage various advanced technologies and drive transformation. Whether optimizing building management systems or enhancing production processes, these devices can provide robust connections required to achieve new energy efficiency levels.
The NCN26010 (MAC/PHY) controller is suitable for pairing with low-cost MCUs to achieve cost-effective and highly compact end nodes; whereas the new NCN26000 PHY device provides support for infrastructure and more complex devices (based on FPGA or SoC), complementing ON Semiconductor's 10BASE-T1S product portfolio. Furthermore, equipped with an MII interface, this device can connect to a Clause 4-compliant media access control (MAC) controller and build 10BASE-T1S switches, suitable for use with both simpler and moderately complex FPGAs. The 10 Mbit/s half-duplex bus wiring reduces wiring efforts and costs, significantly simplifying maintenance tasks.
ON Semiconductor's NCN26010 MACPHY and NCN26000 PHY devices are redefining connectivity in smart buildings and factory automation. These advanced devices prioritize reliability, scalability, and efficiency, enabling seamless communication and integration of devices and systems within cabinets, driving innovation and efficiency improvements in industrial and cloud applications. ON Semiconductor's cutting-edge technology effortlessly meets the connectivity demands of Industry 4.0 while laying a solid foundation for embracing the future industrial advancements of Industry 5.0.
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