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Fischer Connectors Enhances IIoT Connectivity with Ultra-Rugged Solutions Using Single Pair Ethernet and USB 3.2 Protocols

April 3, 2023

Fischer Connectors Enhances IIoT Connectivity with Ultra-Rugged Solutions Using Single Pair Ethernet and USB 3.2 Protocols
Fischer Connectors’ new Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) and USB 3.2 products include (from left to right): Fischer Core Series in size 102 with SPE 1 Gbit/s; Fischer UltiMate™ Series in size 07 with SPE 1 Gbit/s; Fischer MiniMax™ Series in size 08 with USB 3.2 Gen 1 for 5 Gbit/s, Gen 2 for 10 Gbit/s; Fischer MiniMax™ Series in size 10 with power and USB 3.2 Gen 1 for 5 Gbit/s, Gen 2 for 10 Gbit/s

Fischer Connectors, a Swiss-based global leader in high-performance connectivity, releases ultra-robust Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity solutions to meet the specific requirements of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications in rugged environments.

With the increase in sensor density, actuators and controllers in Industry 4.0 and IIoT operational settings, high power levels and massive amounts of data must be securely and efficiently managed through ultra-fast transmission lines with cables running over long distances.

Miniature connectors and cables are needed to interconnect smaller and smaller devices and sensors in areas that are sometimes confined and hard to access. And connectivity must be ruggedized to resist shock, vibration, extreme temperatures, water and corrosion when exposed to demanding environmental and chemical conditions, both indoors and outdoors.

Fischer Connectors Enhances IIoT Connectivity with Ultra-Rugged Solutions Using Single Pair Ethernet and USB 3.2 Protocols
The innovation-driven IIoT market is growing exponentially. With billions of smart sensors, computers and machines connected and operating across the Internet, experts expect an annual increase of over 20%, reaching 1.5 trillion euros by 2030

To address these challenges, Fischer Connectors has developed new high-speed data and power connectivity solutions combining Single Pair Ethernet and USB 3.2 Gen 2 high-speed protocols with the rugged, high-density and miniature features of its flagship product lines. They enable space-saving and cost-efficient integration in industrial automation and robotics, chemical plants, food processing, automotive production lines, outdoor sensing and unmanned systems.

The Single Pair Ethernet solutions from the Fischer Core Series and Fischer UltiMate™ Series allow for 1 Gbit/s data transfer per IEEE 802.3bp – 1000Base-T1. Exceptionally rugged by any market standards, they outperform other suppliers’ SPE solutions in terms of security, durability, as well as environmental and mechanical performance. Fischer SPE is compliant with MIL-STD norms (through Fischer UltiMate™) and offers 10,000 mating cycles, three locking mechanisms (push-pull, screw, quick-release), and hermetic sealing in addition to IP68/ IP69 ratings. SPE is also featured in the ultra-miniature Fischer MiniMax™ connector in ‘size 06’ (Ø 10 mm receptacle).

Fischer Connectors Enhances IIoT Connectivity with Ultra-Rugged Solutions Using Single Pair Ethernet and USB 3.2 Protocols
Some of Fischer Connectors’ new Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) and USB 3.2 products

The demand for USB 3.0+ protocol is high in Industry 4.0 operations, as it offers high data transfer rates with low latency for IIoT control applications, nearly twice the power output than USB 2.0 (900 mA vs. 500 mA), better power efficiency due to lower consumption in idle state, and larger bandwidth. Fischer MiniMax™ connectors with USB 3.2 Gen 2 allow for 10 Gbit/s data transfer, offer additional power contacts up to 8 A, and are half the size of some competitor connectors with similar speed but no power.

To accompany its product release, Fischer Connectors has published a trend paper entitled “The Connectivity Challenge – Connecting Industry 4.0”. It describes three challenges facing OEM engineers designing IIoT applications, as well as three innovation practices addressing cybersecurity, global logistics and Edge/Cloud infrastructure.

Fischer Connectors Enhances IIoT Connectivity with Ultra-Rugged Solutions Using Single Pair Ethernet and USB 3.2 Protocols
Fischer Connectors’ trend paper entitled “The Connectivity Challenge – Connecting Industry 4.0” describes three challenges facing OEM engineers designing IIoT applications, as well as three innovation practices addressing cybersecurity, global logistics and Edge/Cloud infrastructure.
The innovation-driven IIoT market is growing exponentially. With billions of smart sensors, computers and machines connected and operating across the Internet, experts expect an annual increase of over 20%, reaching 1.5 trillion euros by 2030.
With billions of smart sensors, computers and machines connected and operating across the Internet, the market of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is expected to grow by more than 20% annually, reaching 1.5 trillion euros by 2030.

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Ultra-Robust Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Connectivity Solutions 

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