en.Wedoany.com Reported - Hilscher has launched the new netRAPID 90 IC embedded module for secure industrial communication. This plug-in module, based on the netX 90 communication controller, enables device manufacturers to integrate industrial communication functions into small field devices without the need for soldering.
Simon Fischer, Product Manager at Hilscher, stated that device manufacturers face pressure from fast development cycles and increasing demands for safety and flexibility. The netRAPID 90 IC is an industrial communication module that is easy to integrate, reduces production risks, and meets future specifications such as the Cyber Resilience Act from the outset. Measuring 18x45 mm, the module features a plug-in design suitable for field device designs requiring high space efficiency, flexibility, and reliability, particularly in scenarios with limited installation space in the industrial sector.
Compared to soldered communication modules, the plug-in design simplifies development and maintenance. Manufacturers can integrate communication interfaces without redesigning the circuit board. In the event of defects or production errors, the module can be replaced independently without affecting the device hardware, thereby reducing downtime, lowering lifecycle costs, and improving overall production efficiency.
The module incorporates built-in Industrial IoT functionality. Through an integrated firmware stack, it supports OPC UA and MQTT communication in addition to industrial Ethernet protocols. Device data can be transmitted from the field level to IT and cloud systems without additional hardware or gateways, enabling a consistent communication path from sensor to cloud, suitable for use cases such as condition monitoring and asset management.
Security features are directly integrated into the module architecture, including hardware-supported encryption via a CryptoCore, secure boot, and comprehensive key and certificate management functions. This lays the foundation for secure device communication and supports the implementation of current and future security specifications. According to the EU's Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), cybersecurity has become a mandatory requirement for networked products. By embedding security mechanisms in hardware, the netRAPID 90 IC helps device manufacturers reduce the effort required for compliance from the early design stages.
With the netRAPID 90 IC, Hilscher expands its embedded communication solutions product line into a flexible and secure module suitable for the latest device designs, reinforcing its support for efficient industrial communication.
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