5 Gbps Ethernet Slip Rings
UEA has developed a slip ring capable of carrying 5 Gbps Ethernet data through continuous rotation. This keeps data moving without twisted cables or limits on how far the equipment can turn.
This is not one standard, off-the-shelf slip ring. It is a proven capability that can be built into different UEA slip ring designs based on the size, circuits, speed, environment, and mounting requirements of your application.
Benefits of 5 Gbps Slip Rings
- Transfers large amounts of data through a rotating connection at speeds up to 5 Gbps
- Helps prevent the slip ring from becoming a bottleneck for cameras, LiDAR, radar, and other high-data systems
- Can combine Ethernet with power, signals, encoders, coaxial, or fiber-optic circuits in one assembly
- Reduces electrical noise, dropped packets, and communication interruptions during rotation
- Can be built into capsule, through-bore, and custom slip ring designs
- Supports future equipment upgrades that require more bandwidth
- Can be configured around the size, speed, environment, and circuit needs of the application
Modern cameras, sensors, LiDAR systems, radar equipment, and automated machines generate large amounts of data. UEA’s 5 Gbps capability provides a faster way to transfer data through a rotating joint while maintaining continuous 360-degree rotation.
The 5 Gbps Ethernet connection can be included in capsule, through-bore, and custom slip ring designs. Ethernet circuits can also be combined with power, standard signals, encoder circuits, coaxial connections, and fiber optics in one assembly.
Reliable 5 Gbps communication through rotation requires careful control of the entire signal path. UEA uses controlled impedance, grounding, shielding, precious-metal contacts, and optimized contact geometry to help reduce electrical noise, dropped packets, and communication interruptions. The mechanical design also helps limit vibration-related performance issues.
Common Applications
UEA’s 5 Gigabit Ethernet slip ring capability can support applications such as:
- Robotics and industrial automation
- Autonomous vehicles and marine systems
- Machine vision and surveillance equipment
- Radar and defense systems
- Medical imaging equipment
- Semiconductor and packaging machinery
- Remote inspection systems
- High-speed test equipment
The 5 Gbps Ethernet capability can be incorporated into capsule, through-bore, and custom slip ring designs. It is not limited to one housing or product size.
We provide technical expertise, and responsive customer service from design to installation, including the integration of advanced solutions like Ethernet capable Slip Rings for optimal performance and reliability.