The DRTE module includes a dual RJ45 connector with the magnetics, 2 Ethernet PHYs, 2-port Ethernet Switch, fido1100 communication controller, RAM, and ROM. For evaluation, the module plugs into the baseboard and communicates with a PC through USB. The PC hosts all development software and tools to assess the DRTE module on an EtherNet/IP network.
As a node on EtherNet/IP network, the DRTE module’s 2-port switch supports the network topologies like star and ring. An EtherNet/IP stack from the Pyramid Solutions and a TCP/IP Protocol Suite from the NexGen Software, along with fido1100 RTOS Kernel in a Chip, allow robust and high availability communication. All stacks, software, and RTOS Kernel in a Chip are royalty-free, allowing the lowest production cost solution.
The module is industrial grade and can be mounted directly on the other processor board or can be included into a processor board using reference design. A complete roadmap of the Industrial Ethernet solutions is planned with new capabilities providing enhanced system performance.
