Title :
EtherCAT Protocol Implementation Issues on an Embedded Linux Platform
Author :
Potra, Sorin ; Sebestyen, Gheorghe
Author_Institution :
LVD-Napomar, Cluj-Napoca
Abstract :
The paper presents the most important implementation issues of an industrial communication protocol, the EtherCAT (Ethernet control automation technology) protocol, on an embedded Linux platform. The authors underscore critical aspects (e.g. reliability, timeliness, predictability) concerning the use of an Ethernet-like protocol in an industrial environment
Keywords :
Linux; industrial control; local area networks; protocols; telecommunication control; Ethernet control automation technology; Ethernet-like protocol; embedded Linux platform; industrial communication protocol; Automatic control; Automation; Communication industry; Electrical equipment industry; Ethernet networks; Industrial control; Linux; Master-slave; Programmable control; Protocols;
Conference_Titel :
Automation, Quality and Testing, Robotics, 2006 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Cluj-Napoca
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0360-X
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0361-8
DOI :
10.1109/AQTR.2006.254573
