Ethernet has dominated wired computer-networking technology for decades, evidenced by its wide adoption in office, business, data-center, and home applications. Only more recently, though, has ...

The technology started with 10-Mb/s coax cabling (10BASE5). Twisted-pair and RJ45 connectors quickly replaced that, while fiber optics was implemented for high-speed, long-distance communication.

Ethernet’s bandwidth and its ability to carry many different protocols provide a huge array of options for users. Being able to connect devices that use fieldbus technologies such as Modbus, DeviceNet ...