Industrial control and factory automation benefit from simpler components, software and wiring when implementing SPE networking. SPE also eliminates gateways and by using 10BASE-T1S technology for sensors and actuators, you can enable a single wiring run to the sensor/actuator array. 

Building automation benefits from Ethernet as there is no need for protocol translation between proprietary protocols. Networks can mix traditional Ethernet and SPE to optimize data and control installations. A large percentage of building control tasks require basic signaling and very low bandwidth. You can meet both of these requirements in a more cost-effective manner using SPE connections.

Data centers embrace Ethernet for virtually all connectivity needs outside the board level. Use of SPE ensures there is no need for protocol translation between networks while offering cost optimization for tasks that require basic signaling and lower bandwidth.

The automotive industry is steadily moving toward Ethernet as a data backbone within the vehicle. Ethernet offers a scalable, cost-effective and known protocol, which does not require auto OEMs to invest in the development of industry-specific protocols. Protocol-compliant variants like SPE offer additional opportunities for cost optimization and weight reduction for a wide variety of functions that require basic signaling or lower bandwidth.

Robotic handling and motion has become increasingly sophisticated. Multi-axis motion requires many additional motors and actuators. At the same time, sensors in fingertips have enabled robots to handle everything from lightbulbs to iron assemblies. These abilities have required sensors and electronics to be placed in difficult-to-access locations. Connecting all of these components has become one of the major challenges in advanced robotics. SPE offers reduced wire size and significant bandwidth to enable communication between controllers, motors, actuators and sensors.

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