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industrial market, the -7 standard will be easier for manufacturers to adopt. It will provide businesses more flexibility to design the network that works for their specific manufacturing needs, and it gives engineers more leeway to configure software and data so they can create a virtually barrier-free communication ecosystem from the sensor to the cloud, helping enable seamless communication from machine to machine and machine to human.
SPE solutions TE Connectivity (TE) has been a driving force behind the new IEC 63171-7 international electrotechnical standard. TE pushed for standardisation as a founding member of the SPE Industrial Partner Network, a global network of more than 50 organisations. Adopted in May 2023, the IEC 63171- 7 standard has been met with broad approval throughout the industry and has already been implemented by trade associations and companies around the world. Among the solutions in TE’s robust portfolio of SPE
products that can help operations meet their Industry 4.0 goals are these components: • Industrial Mini I/O: At just a quarter of the size of a traditional RJ45, Industrial Mini I/O connectors are rugged enough for industrial demands but take up little valuable board and header space. The reduced height supports design engineers to develop more compact modules for DIN rail systems. In addition, dual contact point contact technology and a compact metal latching mechanism help reduce unnecessary disconnections. These connectors are suited for motion and drives applications,
industrial communications, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and robotics applications.
• M8/M12 connectors: These connector systems and cable assemblies provide factory system suppliers with an end- to-end offering for serial bus and Ethernet connections up to 10 Gbit/s and IP67 moisture protection. The M8/ M12 panel product range gives design flexibility on board connectivity, chassis mount connectivity and cable assemblies. The portfolio also contains hybrid solutions, which helps enable power and signal in one connector to save space.
Advancements with SPE When SPE technology is implemented at the device level, manufacturers can achieve transparent, IP-based communication, replacing the current solutions that are expensive or have reduced transparency. The SPE Ethernet market is being developed to open up new business opportunities. For users, this means a simple picture of IIoT in conjunction with Single Pair Ethernet, with clarity and transparency across the board; from standardisation to the components and devices and through to the applications.
This article is the final instalment of a six-part series that also covered the following information: an introduction to SPE technology; basics about SPE standards; what you need to get started with SPE; frequently asked questions about SPE; and the types of SPE implementation.
For more information visit:
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