Title :
Increasing EtherCAT performance using frame size optimization algorithm
Author :
Knezic, Mladen ; Dokic, Branko ; Ivanovic, Zeljko
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Electr. Eng., Univ. of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Abstract :
EtherCAT protocol is a popular Real-Time Ethernet solution that offers the highest communication efficiency in a number of operating conditions. However, for huge networks with several hundreds of devices distributed in the field, EtherCAT performance can become a critical factor. In this paper, we propose a solution for increasing EtherCAT performance using a frame size optimization algorithm. The optimization algorithm is described and analyzed for a simple scenario present in typical automation systems.
Keywords :
local area networks; optimisation; EtherCAT performance; EtherCAT protocol; automation systems; frame size optimization algorithm; real-time Ethernet solution; Network topology; Optimization; Performance evaluation; Protocols; Registers; Switches; Topology;
Conference_Titel :
Emerging Technologies & Factory Automation (ETFA), 2011 IEEE 16th Conference on
Conference_Location :
Toulouse
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0017-0
Electronic_ISBN :
1946-0740
DOI :
10.1109/ETFA.2011.6059157
