HMS Networks Anybus CompactCom B40 Mini embedded communication interface

HMS Networks has launched the Anybus CompactCom B40 Mini, a soldered-on communication interface that complements the Anybus CompactCom 40 series. It is suitable for high-volume device makers looking to connect to industrial networks.

The Anybus CompactCom family offers a range of ready-made communication interfaces that can be embedded into any industrial machine or device, enabling connectivity to all major industrial networks. The Anybus CompactCom B40 Mini adds a soldered-on option to the existing line-up of modules and pluggable bricks.

The interface has a compact design (30% smaller than the pluggable brick) that enables it to be soldered directly onto a device’s carrier board, making it suitable for small devices. Delivered in tape-and-reel and ready for automated production through pick-and-place and surface-mount device (SMD) soldering, it is designed for high-volume production.

The product is preloaded with PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, POWERLINK, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP and BACnet Industrial Ethernet networks, or can be delivered pre-set for a specific network. These features enable device manufacturers to simplify product design and production with one design and batch for all protocols, while also optimising stock management and providing end users the flexibility to choose the network in the field.