With the latest release, the EtherCAT MainDevice software stack now supports Linux on RISC-V-based systems. This enables the stack to run on devices using the open RISC-V architecture, marking another step toward greater platform diversity and long-term viability.
RISC-V is a modular and open processor architecture that stands out from established architectures like ARM or x86 by offering a fully open instruction set architecture (ISA). It is license-free and especially well-suited for energy-efficient embedded systems, industrial control applications, research and education, as well as safety-critical environments.
The EtherCAT MainDevice Stack is designed for industrial use and facilitates deterministic real-time communication within EtherCAT networks. With added support for Linux on RISC-V, it can now also be integrated into embedded platforms based on this architecture.
The adaptation preserves the familiar API interfaces, allowing developers who have previously used the stack on ARM or x86 to port their applications to RISC-V with minimal changes to the application layer.
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EtherCAT MainDevice Release Notes Release Notes (EN)
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