Deliverables from Single Pair Ethernet
Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) brings standard Ethernet on only two wires, compared to the standard eight, which enables high-speed, deterministic communication while simultaneously providing power over the same line.
This not only minimizes cable bulk and simplifies routing through machines, Automation World wrote in a recent article, but also facilitates more compact and flexible mechanical designs.
The multi-drop capability of SPE is particularly valuable, allowing multiple sensors to share a single port and cable without sacrificing driver-level interoperability. This streamlines machine architecture and reducing the need for additional switching hardware or complex protocol conversions.
From a system design and integration perspective, SPE is built on open international standards (IEEE, ISO, IEC), ensuring broad compatibility and future-proofing across vendors and applications. Learn more about SPE in this article from Automation World.
