ASIX Corporation showcases the latest industrial Ethernet total solutions at IAS 2023.

AXM57104 TSN Standard Development Platform

The AXM57104 TSN development platform provides an easy way to enter the world of next-generation industrial Ethernet, Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), on Real-Time Linux (RT-Linux) industrial computers. The AXM57104 TSN development platform features a fanless industrial computer (IPC) equipped with one AXM57104 quad-port TSN Gigabit Ethernet PCIe NIC card, a high-performance 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor, and pre-installed AXM57104 TSN software applications on a Linux operating system with real-time extensions.

• Industrial PCs

Standard 4-Port TSN Gigabit Ethernet PCIe NIC

The AXM57104 is a PCI Express v2.1 Gen1 compliant 4-port TSN Gigabit Ethernet PCIe NIC that supports extended TSN features such as timing and synchronization compliant with IEEE802.1 AS-Rev/AS and IEEE1588V2, CBS compliant with IEEE802.1Qav, TAS compliant with IEEE802.1Qbv, and PSFP compliant with IEEE802.1Qci. It supports 32 synchronized I/O pins and one PPS output, and allows for field upgrades of the FPGA hard core through an IAP that adapts to the evolution of TSN standards. The AXM57104 is a cost-effective PCIe to TSN solution for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications, enabling TSN functionality in industrial automation platforms and Fieldbus over TSN gateways, integrating non-real-time IT (Information Technology) networks operating with different industrial Ethernet protocols such as EtherCAT/EtherNet IP and real-time OT (Operational Technology) networks.

• Other electronic parts

Standard EtherCAT slave controller with dual-core MCU.

The AX58400 EtherCAT slave controller, which incorporates a dual-core MCU, is a SiP product based on STMicroelectronics' STM32H755 microcontroller. It features a dual-core 32-bit ARM Cortex-M7 core with DSP extensions (operating at up to 480MHz) and a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 core with an adaptive real-time accelerator (operating at up to 240MHz), along with an integrated EtherCAT slave controller (with 2 FE PHYs). The device includes an AES/TDES/HASH/HMAC hardware cryptographic accelerator, ROP/PCROP/tamper-proof security technologies, a true random number generator, and supports additional communication interfaces such as 10/100Mbps Ethernet MAC, USB OTG, camera I/F, TFT LCD controller, JPEG codec, SPI/UART/I2C/I2S/SAI/CAN/SDMMC/ADC/DAC/HDMI CEC/PWM/DFSDM, making it interoperable with all EtherCAT systems equipped with standard EtherCAT protocols such as CoE, FoE, and VoE.

• Other semiconductors

Standard EtherCAT slave controller SoC

The AX58200 is a 2/3-port EtherCAT slave controller SoC that integrates an EtherCAT slave controller (ESC) with an ARM Cortex-M4F and a DSP extension of up to 192MHz, along with two fast Ethernet PHYs. The AX58200 supports standard EtherCAT protocols such as CANopen over EtherCAT (CoE), File Access over EtherCAT (FoE), and Vendor Specific-protocol over EtherCAT (VoE), providing a cost-effective EtherCAT solution for industrial fieldbus applications including motion/motor/digital IO control, sensor data collection, robotics, and EtherCAT to IO-Link converters. The AX58200 comes in a 144-pin HSFBGA package measuring 10x10 mm with a 0.8mm pitch, compliant with RoHS, and supports an industrial-grade operating temperature range of -40 to 105°C.

• Other semiconductors

Standard EtherCAT slave controller

The AX58100 provides two process data interfaces (PDI), a local bus slave and an SPI slave, supporting connections with the most common MCUs and DSPs in traditional non-EtherCAT fieldbus applications. The AX58100 offers two memory spaces, ESC and function, allowing designers to determine which chip to access using chip select. The bridge synchronizes the contents of the two memory spaces with the EtherCAT master and remotely controls the functions of the AX58100 (such as PWM and SPI master). The AX58100 reports ESC and function interrupt events to the interrupt status register and notifies the external MCU/DSP to manage these ESC and function interrupt events, supporting level or edge interrupt trigger modes. The AX58100 is available in an 80-pin LQFP with EPAD, compliant with RoHS, and supports an industrial-grade operating temperature range of -40 to 105°C.

• Other semiconductors

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact on the base material. Repairs can be carried out in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. ◎ For more details, please contact us. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.

● The production time for casting prototypes can be shortened! Since model making is not required, the production time for prototypes, which previously took about a month, can be significantly reduced. ● Model costs can be reduced! By directly creating sand molds from 3D data, there is no need for model production costs. If changes to the model are necessary, they can be addressed by modifying the 3D data. ● Similar products with different shapes and dimensions can be prototyped simultaneously! Different products, such as similar shapes or variations in dimensions, can be created in a single molding process. This allows for the verification of multiple types in a short period.

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without any thermal impact on the base material. Repairs can be conducted in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. ◎ For more details, please contact us. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is required, please contact us.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding repair methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material at all. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

Japan is among the top 10 countries in the world with frequent earthquakes. The 2020 White Paper on Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has also reported an increase in the probability of significant earthquakes occurring. For the Nankai Trough earthquake, the probability of an earthquake with a magnitude of 8 to 9 occurring within the next 30 years is estimated to be 70 to 80%. At Hotron, we recommend the introduction of seismic devices for earthquake measures in buildings and equipment. The seismic device 'HK-2' is a product that automatically performs various controls that have been pre-set when it detects strong shaking equivalent to a seismic intensity of 5 lower or higher. For example, it can automatically execute actions such as: "Open automatic doors and gates to secure evacuation routes and access for emergency vehicles" "Transmit signals to the control room and stop facility equipment" "Unlock the keys to locked lockers" "Automatically play voice guidance" ◎ For more details, please download the materials or contact us.