Study of the Ethernet-APL Communication Standard: A New Revolution for Industrial Automation

A. Baratella Lugli (INATEL, Brazil), M. Santos Moreira (UNIFEI, Brazil), J. Arlindo Pinto Azevedo (INATEL, Brazil), T. Cléber Pimenta (UNIFEI, Brazil)

The growing migration to Ethernet-based standards in industrial networks, driven by the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0, has challenged automation sectors to ensure efficient and secure communication in harsh environments. The Ethernet- APL (Advanced Physical Layer) standard emerges as a promising solution, especially for hazardous areas. This paper introduces Ethernet-APL and presents a case study on the Ethernet-APL standard, discussing its characteristics, advantages, and a practical application for temperature monitoring in an industrial network.