Advantech Introduces the CC-Link IE TSN Class A & B Certified EKI-8510G Switch

By Tiera Oliver

Assistant Managing Editor

Embedded Computing Design

March 29, 2023

News

Advantech Introduces the CC-Link IE TSN Class A & B Certified EKI-8510G Switch

Advantech announced the EKI-8510G Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) Ethernet switch, as the company has taken part in the CC-Link Partner Association’s (CLPA’s) initiatives to advance the use of CC-Link IE TSN applications in various industries.

 

The EKI-8510G next-generation industrial Ethernet switch supports real-time communication through TSN technology for determinism over Ethernet-based networks to achieve efficient data communication for critical time-sensitive applications.

Designed with industrial use cases in mind, the EKI-8510G secured CC-Link IE TSN Class A & B certifications for access to a variety of applications in industrial spaces, and supports full layer 2 managed functionality and compliance with EN 50121-4 transportation regulations for railway track use.

The solution features 8 Gigabit ports and 2 Gigabit SFP ports, and high-speed transmission and an SFP socket for fiber connectivity.

For more information, visit www.advantech.com.

Tiera Oliver is the assistant managing editor at Embedded Computing Design. She is responsible for web content editing, product news, and story development. She also manages, edits, and develops content for ECD podcasts, including Embedded Insiders.

She utilizes her expertise in journalism and content management to oversee editorial content, coordinate with editors, and ensure high-quality output across web, print, and multimedia platforms. She manages diverse projects, assists in the production of digital magazines, and hosts company podcasts by conducting in-depth interviews with industry leaders to deliver engaging and insightful discussions.

Tiera attended Northern Arizona University, where she received her bachelor's in journalism and political science. She was also a news reporter for the student-led newspaper, The Lumberjack. 

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