At a pivotal moment as industrial automation advances toward intelligent transformation, iStarChip Semiconductor has announced its official membership in the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG), partnering with a globally leading technology alliance to empower the future of intelligent manufacturing. This milestone marks a new phase in iStarChip Semiconductor’s strategic expansion in industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing. Leveraging EtherCAT’s high-performance, real-time advantages, iStarChip will deliver more efficient and reliable intelligent solutions to its customers.

For more details, please refer to the official membership announcement on the association’s website

As the “speed pioneer” in industrial automation, EtherCAT (Ethernet Control Automation Technology) stands out among communication protocols with its unique real-time Ethernet technology, delivering microsecond-level data synchronization and ultra-low latency communication. Its high-speed real-time communication capability provides stable and reliable communication support for applications demanding extreme precision, such as robotic control, CNC machine tools, and semiconductor equipment. Moreover, EtherCAT’s flexible topology supports diverse network configurations including linear, tree, star, etc., significantly reducing wiring costs for enterprises. The open-source protocol eliminates licensing fees, greatly easing development burdens for customers. With over 6,000 global manufacturers adopting the technology, EtherCAT has solidified its dominance in high-end fields like robotics, CNC machinery, and semiconductor manufacturing.

By joining ETG, iStarChip Semiconductor will collaborate with global industry leaders to drive cutting-edge R&D; Actively participate in international standard-setting, and jointly build industry norms with industry giants; Meanwhile, iStarChip will strengthen ecosystem partnerships to build a more robust industrial value chain, further solidifying its technological edge in industrial communication.

As a rising force in China’s industrial automation field, iStarChip Semiconductor has always adhered to its mission of “creating value for customers,” focusing on the R&D of high-performance and high-reliability solutions. With its ETG membership, iStarChip is embarking on three major new development initiatives:

• • ♦ Deep Involvement in Technical Standard Development: Collaborating with global industry leaders such as Bosch, Beckhoff, and Mitsubishi, etc. to advance the EtherCAT ecosystem;

• • ♦ Accelerated Product Upgrades: Ensuring next-generation controllers, I/O modules, and drive equipment achieve full EtherCAT protocol compatibility, delivering breakthroughs in both system response speed and stability;

• ♦ Empowering Cross-Industry Clients: Tailoring high-efficiency real-time communication solutions for specialized needs in intelligent manufacturing, new energy, medical equipment, and other key sectors.

Joining ETG marks an important step in iStarChip Semiconductor’s Global Technology Strategy. Moving forward, iStarChip Semiconductor will fully leverage EtherCAT’s open ecosystem to collaborate closely with partners, driving the transition of Industry 4.0 from vision to reality. iStarChip will empower customers to achieve smarter, more flexible production changes.