The industrial Ethernet switch platform is designed to operate in star, line, or ring topology configurations. As the need for systems that can effectively utilize information from industrial sites increases, reliability and functionality continue to improve.

Analog Devices (ADI) announced on the 12th the launch of the ADIN2299 multi-protocol industrial Ethernet switch platform, which addresses connectivity requirements in industrial and process automation, motion control, transportation, and energy automation applications.

This industrial Ethernet switch platform is designed to operate in star, line, and ring topologies. The ADIN2299 is an integrated and validated solution that includes a communication controller, 2-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet switch, memory, physical layer (PHY), and protocol stack. By combining software and pre-certified industrial protocols, ADI emphasized that the ADIN2299 hardware reduces time-to-market while reducing system integration time.

The ADIN2299 provides not only the protocol stack but also RTOS, file system, drivers, and TCP/IP, reducing design and debugging time. The application processor can be connected to the switch platform through UART, SPI, or Ethernet interfaces.

With ADIN2299 software, the application processor can be connected to an integrated interface, enabling the use of various industrial protocols without any modification to the application processor software. This means users do not need to undergo learning processes related to protocol integration when adding protocols. Consequently, users can now support multiple industrial protocols using a single field device hardware design.

Another important feature of the ADIN2299 is cybersecurity. It features secure boot and secure update capabilities that ensure only verified code is executed, reducing the possibility of field downtime due to cyber attacks.

ADI explained that the ADIN2299 evaluation kit is provided to facilitate platform evaluation and system development for users. It added that application examples are provided to demonstrate end-to-end, host-to-network, and interface-to-controller communication.

By connecting the application development board to the ADIN2299 evaluation board through UART, SPI, or Ethernet interfaces, protocol communication can be evaluated using a PLC or controller simulator. This enables validation before integrating the ADIN2299 into the system.