netX – networX on chip

The netX is a highly integrated network controller with a new system architecture optimized for communication and maximum data throughput. The 32-bit CPU ARM 966E-S is clocked with 200 MHz and has 112 KiB internal RAM and 64 KiB ROM memory. The memory can be expanded flexible by the 32-bit memory controller with SDRAM, SRAM or FLASH externally.
Extensive periphery functions, serial interfaces such as UART, USB, SPI, I²C as well as the integrated IO-Link and CCD controller allows a large scope of applications.

The unique feature of netX are the four freely configurable communication channels with their own intelligence. Tehey can be configured by micro code to a CAN controller or to an other standard fieldbus system as well. Alternative two channels cen be used for Ethernet and have the PHYs also intergrated.
With the intelligent communication ALUs, the netX carries out the most varied protocols and protocol combinations on one chip- an absolutely new feature in industrial communication technology.