RapID Platform Generation 2

 ADI's Chronous embedded reference design (EV-RPG2) is a complete industrial Ethernet communication interface solution that combines hardware and software to support multiple protocols (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, or EtherCAT) required by factory networks. Its small form factor and low power, combined with its ease of use, simplify the addition of Ethernet connectivity to any automation equipment, particularly devices networked via line or ring topologies. This complete, verified, and proven hardware design and associated multiprotocol software enable the development of automation devices by solving the complex and time-consuming task of adding Ethernet connectivity. Coming complete with the pre-certified protocol software of choice, it reduces development risk and overhead, providing fast time to market.

Resources

• EtherCAT: EV-RPG2-ECZ
• EtherNet/IP: EV-RPG2-ENZ
• Profinet: EV-RPG2-PNZ (pre-release)

The operation of the EV-RPG2 boards varies by industrial Ethernet protocol, and separate user guides are available for each protocol on the ADI Chronous Developer Portal.

The EV-RPG2 evaluation kits provide an end-to-end evaluation of the communication path from the host processor to the programmable logic controller (PLC) or PC-based tool. They can completely verify the communication path between the host processor and a PLC before integrating the network interface into the end field device.

Features

• Enables multiprotocol system development with one hardware solution; supports any protocol and enables end users to expand system capabilities beyond a single protocol (for example, users may have an existing solution designed for a specific protocol but wants to expand capability to an additional protocol)
• Saves on design time and software resources overhead, as well as debug efforts as the software is pretested with the hardware for each protocol standard
• Enables end system design optimizations and customizations to deploy the proven design with discrete BOM elements and easily tailor for different use cases; this enables cost rationalization of the end solution

Applications

• General purpose: Battery-operated devices, analog-to-digital converter buffers, transimpedance amplifiers, and optical sensors for gas/chemical
• Consumer: Tablets, fitness trackers, and AR/VR
• Industrial automation: Bar code scanners/optical scanners; optical sensor measurement in smoke detectors; and optical image sensors (IR cameras)
• Healthcare: Optical sensor measurement in pulse oximeters; impedance measurement for blood flow; and portable instruments