Should Connectivity Solutions Support Backwards Compatibility?

2025-04-28

What is the difference between control and connectivity? What if factory and process control customers demand a backwards compatible solution, even if a feature is rarely used? The wide range of connectivity solutions within factory and process control applications all have inherent advantages and IEEE compliance is key. From RS-232 to Ethernet to the Edge, all communication protocols have a common goal to ensure a reliable connection. If this connection fails, understanding the implications of downtime, power consumption, and returning to a safe state are key. In looking at industry macro trends, leading semi-conductor suppliers are continuing to develop new products to address many of these concerns in unique ways. This talk proposes reconfigurable I/O as a solution which allows for a more efficient customer development and life cycle process. This maintains connection to the past with an eye to the future.

Should Connectivity Solutions Support Backwards Compatibility?

2025-04-28

What is the difference between control and connectivity? What if factory and process control customers demand a backwards compatible solution, even if a feature is rarely used? The wide range of connectivity solutions within factory and process control applications all have inherent advantages and IEEE compliance is key. From RS-232 to Ethernet to the Edge, all communication protocols have a common goal to ensure a reliable connection. If this connection fails, understanding the implications of downtime, power consumption, and returning to a safe state are key. In looking at industry macro trends, leading semi-conductor suppliers are continuing to develop new products to address many of these concerns in unique ways. This talk proposes reconfigurable I/O as a solution which allows for a more efficient customer development and life cycle process. This maintains connection to the past with an eye to the future.