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PROFINET Device Subsystem for Xilinx-AMD FPGA

Switch IP Core and Communication Processor for the Integration of PROFINET on Xilinx-AMD FPGA

  • Simplifies PROFINET connectivity for field devices with Xilinx-AMD FPGA
  • Optimized switch IP core and pre-installed software handle the entire protocol
  • PROFINET and other industrial networks are supported by the same API
  • Fast and robust operation by hardware/logic support and redundancy features
PROFINET Device Subsystem for Xilinx-AMD FPGA

Overview

Easy-to-Integrate PROFINET Device Subsystem for FPGAs

  • Entire protocol is handled by pre-installed software, no need for any porting
  • Example project for fast hands-on experience
  • Adaptation to the application requirements by extensive configuration options
  • Large choice of supported FPGA families and sizes

Low Total Cost of Ownership

  • No dependency on special ASICs
  • Risk-free implementation thanks to Softing‘s consulting, integration, and pre-certification services
  • Re-configuration and extension possible even after production
  • Simple addition of further protocols

Pre-certified to Latest Standards

  • Compliant to current PROFINET specifications
  • PROFINET Conformance Class B (RT) and Class C (IRT)
  • Can act as “black channel” for safety applications
  • System and media redundancy supported

Fast and Robust Operation

  • Industrial switch IP core with cut-through forwarding and filtering (firewall)
  • Data handling in software or hardware (DMA)
  • Device application software is separated from protocol software
  • Compliant to PROFINET Netload Class III

Technical Data

PROFINET Device subsystem for Xilinx-AMD FPGA

IP Core configuration
  • Switch IP core with 2 external ports and 1 or 2 internal ports
  • Communication CPU IP core for processing the PROFINET protocol
  • DPRAM interface to application processor (FPGA-internal or external)
Switch clock 125 MHz
Supported FPGA families Zynq UltraScale+, Zynq-7000, Spartan 7 and other 7 series FPGAs
Functionality
  • PROFINET Device according to specification V2.44, Conformance Class B or C
  • Media Redundancy Client (MRP or MRPD)
  • Support for PROFINET Security Class I
  • Support for Fast Startup (FSU)
  • Support for System redundancy (S2)
  • Communication support for PROFIsafe
  • Optional 2nd internal switch port for direct connection of the application CPU
  • Optional hardware acceleration (DMA)
Cycle time down to 250 μs
Number of controller connections up to 4 (for shared device, S2 redundancy and supervisor connection)
Application Programming Interface Simple Device Application Interface (SDAI)

Order Information

Scope of Delivery  
IP / Logic
  • Complete PROFINET Device subsystem
  • Supplementary IP cores
  • Sample application FPGA design
Software
  • Ready-to-run protocol software (executable) for the PROFINET Device subsystem
  • API library for the application processor (including source code)
  • Sample application software (including source code)
Documentation Download: PROFINET subsystem implementation guide and additional information
Order Numbers  
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Additional Products and Services  
SIA-YY-012501 Integration workshop for implementing PROFINET
SIA-YY-012503 Integration support provided by e-mail or phone
Please contact us for details Integration and pre-certification services