Why is the single pair ethernet the future?
This question has been asked a lot recently and I had no answers! Why is there so much fascination on the single pair ethernet? (or SPE as it is referred to) Why can it be described as “the future?” After a very in-depth conversation with the chainflex® Product Manager John Barker, I started to unravel the simplicity of the seemingly complex topic….
Back to basics
Fundamentally, the science is this; previously, the more advanced the technology, the bigger the cables needed to be. However, more recently technology is evolving. It is evolving at such an extensive rate that despite the cables getting smaller the technology is becoming more advanced.
So, what is the fuss about with the SPE?
SPE technology allows a cable that ordinarily would have 4 pairs of cores to have only 2 cores. This is whilst maintaining its ability to transfer data and power via Ethernet protocols. igus® has developed an SPE product, designed for guaranteed lifetime. This is when used in igus® energy chain cable carrying systems. One of the main benefits of SPE technology is a significant reduction in the overall cable diameter. This has been reduced up to 25% when compared to other 4 pair ethernet products. The additional benefits from this change mean that installation spaces can become smaller. It also means reducing weight and improving performance. Even saving costs!
Why SPE?
The purpose of SPE is to allow continuous ethernet communication from the control right up to the end of the production line. The SPE cable gives the customer the clearest most effective data transferred quicker than ever before.
So, who wants SPE?
Ideally, this cable needs to be designed into the machine or application at the beginning of the design stage! The SPE is not devised to be retrofitted into legacy Ethernet systems once a machine is already up and running, it requires specific SPE technology to interact with in order to perform. There are design engineers all over the country who are tasked with updating technology and the SPE is a simple, efficient and cost-effective way of achieving this.
Why choose igus®?
igus® offers an electrical and mechanical 36-month or 10 million double stroke guarantee, whichever comes first. This is igus’® way of reassuring customers of the confidence that we have in the products that we sell. We also have these in stock in the UK for delivery in 24 hours so there really is no reason why you shouldn’t visit the website for more details….
