Keeping Up with Faster Data
Modern equipment now gathers and processes far more data than it used to High-resolution cameras, LiDAR, radar, machine vision systems, and automated machinery all depend on fast, reliable communication even while rotating. UEA has successfully demonstrated 5 Gigabit Ethernet communication through a continuously rotating slip ring. This gives equipment manufacturers a way to transfer large amounts of data without limiting continuous 360-degree rotation.
Built Around Your Application
UEA’s 5 Gbps Ethernet capability isn’t limited to one standard product. Instead, it can be incorporated into capsule, through-bore, and fully custom slip ring designs to fit the needs of each application. Whether the priority is available space, operating speed, environmental conditions, or circuit count, each solution is designed around the customer’s equipment. Ethernet circuits can also be combined with power, control signals, encoder feedback, coaxial, or fiber optic connections in a single assembly, helping simplify system design.
More Than Just a Faster Connection
Passing high-speed 5 Gbps Ethernet through a rotating interface takes more than adding another circuit. Signal quality has to be maintained throughout the entire electrical path. UEA addresses this with controlled impedance, grounding, shielding, precious-metal contacts, and optimized contact geometry to help reduce electrical noise and maintain reliable communication during rotation. The mechanical design also minimizes the effects of vibration, helping the slip ring perform consistently.
Designed for Data-Heavy Systems
As equipment becomes smarter and more connected, the amount of data moving through rotating systems continues to grow. UEA’s 5 Gbps Ethernet capability is well suited for robotics, industrial automation, machine vision, LiDAR, radar, surveillance systems, medical imaging equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, remote inspection systems, and high-speed test equipment. These applications rely on moving large amounts of information quickly
UEA’s 5 Gbps Ethernet capability gives equipment designers the flexibility to build custom slip ring solutions that are ready for today’s applications while providing room for future growth. By combining high-speed Ethernet with power and other signal types in a single rotating assembly, UEA continues to help customers solve complex motion and connectivity challenges.