Which fieldbus stack to choose ?
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Choosing the right communication protocol for industrial automation can be challenging due to the varied requirements and performance demands of different applications.
Ensuring real-time performance, reliability, and safety is crucial for seamless integration and operation.
Which protocol and stack to choose?

EtherCAT
- Application domain: Automation systems (real-time, high performance)
- Communication: Fast, low latency, precise synchronization
- EtherCAT stack solution

CANopen
- Application domain: Embedded systems (wide range of industrial applications)
- Communication: Reliable, efficient network management
- Safety: Can meet safety standards in “safety” configuration
- CANopen stack solution

FSoE (Safety over EtherCAT)
- Application domain: Critical applications (safety-critical)
- Communication: Certified
- Safety: Integrated (EtherCAT) IEC 61508 standards
- FSoE stack solution

SAE-J1939
- Application domain: Various fields using industrial-oriented engines and equipment, such as industrial vehicles (trucks, utility vehicles), agriculture and forestry, marine, military, and power generation.
- Communication: Robust and standardized
- J1939 stack solution
Why choose ISIT?
At ISIT, we understand the complexity of this decision-making process and offer a range of certified stack solutions to meet your diverse needs.
With over 25 years of expertise, we can assist you in implementing and certifying the right protocol for your applications.
In addition to stack offerings, ISIT provides a range of on-demand services related to industrial networks:
With over 25 years of expertise, we can assist you in implementing and certifying the right protocol for your applications.
In addition to stack offerings, ISIT provides a range of on-demand services related to industrial networks:
- Development support
- Network troubleshooting
- Protocols Trainings