Implementation and analysis of the embedded master for EtherCAT

The Ethernet-based network protocol is widely using in industrial environments. Its advantages include high speed, high performance, operation over long distances, and better interoperability. A number of techniques are used to implement the Ethernet protocol for the needs of industrial processes that must provide real time processes. This paper analyses network performance of an Embedded system based master using EtherCAT. The network performance characteristics of the Embedded systems are compared by considering into the factors affecting their performance in a network system. This may determine reasons why network performance differs between factors.