What is EtherCAT? From AutomationDirect

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- AutomationDirect offers many ways to use EtherNet for communication, high speed I/O, motion and more. One of the most advanced options for industrial EtherNet on the market is EtherCAT. Today we take a look at what EtherCAT is, how it works, and why it is the PERFECT communication protocol for your next industrial network!

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EtherCAT seems pointless now that modern ethernet switches have 4ns port-to-port latency. A switch connectes devices with only one hop instead of up to hundreds for EtherCAT.

kellymoses