Introduction
4.1
Introduction
The Programmable Real-Time Unit and Industrial Communication Subsystem (PRU-ICSS) consists of dual
32-bit RISC cores (Programmable Real-Time Units, or PRUs), memories, interrupt controller, and internal
peripherals that enable additional peripheral interfaces and protocols.
The subsystem available on this device is the next-generation PRU (PRUSSv2) compared to the AM1x
and OMAP-L13x.
Among the interfaces supported by the PRU-ICSS are the real-time industrial protocols used in master
and slave mode, such as:
•
EtherCAT
®
•
PROFINET
•
EtherNet/IP™
•
PROFIBUS
•
POWERLINK
•
SERCOS III
NOTE:
For the availability of EtherCAT in the AM335x family of devices, see
, Device
Features.
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Programmable Real-Time Unit and Industrial Communication Subsystem
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