Empowering Smart Motion Control Systems with FET6254-C SoM

Smart motion control systems are an important branch in the field of automation, primarily used for real-time control and management of mechanical motion components such as position, torque, speed, and acceleration. They can achieve precise control of industrial robotic arms, conveyor belts, automated assembly lines, and other equipment, aiming to improve production efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and ensure production safety.

It integrates precise feedback, advanced sensing, high-performance control, and seamless connectivity technologies, enabling high-precision, low-latency automated control, which is of great significance in modern production and daily life.

The system requires processing large amounts of sensor data, executing complex motion algorithms, and responding in real-time to external commands, thus placing high demands on the system’s main control. Here,it is recommend to use the Forlinx Embedded FET6254-C SoM as the main control device for smart motion control systems.

Designed and developed based on the TI Sitara™ AM62x series processors, the Forlinx Embedded FET6254-C SoM, with its unique advantages of multi-core heterogeneous architecture, rich interface resources, and high-performance processing capabilities, provides an ideal main control solution for smart motion control systems.

1. High-Performance Main Control, More Efficient

As the core of the system, the FET6254-C SoM is responsible for data processing, algorithm operation, and command issuance. The quad-core Cortex-A53 + Cortex-M4F multi-core heterogeneous architecture ensures the efficient combination of high-performance computing and real-time control.

It can not only achieve high-precision planning and real-time adjustment of motion trajectories, ensuring the accuracy and stability of equipment motion, but also quickly process sensor data, implement complex motion algorithms, and fault diagnosis, enhancing the system’s intelligence level.

2. Rich Functional Interfaces, More Versatile

Forlinx Embedded FET6254-C SoM extends all the capabilities of the processor, making it more versatile in expansion. Through interfaces such as I2C, SPI, it can connect various sensors (such as position sensors, speed sensors, force sensors) to collect real-time device status information; using PWM, GPIO, etc., it directly controls actuators such as motor drivers and solenoid valves to achieve precise motion control.

It is worth noting that the FET6254-C SoM natively supports 3 CAN-FD channels, with a maximum transmission speed of up to 5Mbps, enabling high-speed and stable access to industrial network systems via CAN-FD and other communication interfaces, providing functional support for industrial automation and vehicle applications.

Additionally, the FET6254-C SoM supports TI processor’s unique General Purpose Memory Controller (GPMC) interface, with high data read/write speeds of up to 100MB/s, multi-channel chip selects, more flexible configuration, and multiple methods to connect with peripherals, enabling communication with a wide range of external devices.

3. Outstanding Human-Machine Interaction Capabilities

FET6254-C SoM boasts excellent display capabilities, supporting dual-screen independent display and three-screen display, combined with an intuitive operation interface, making it easy for operators to monitor device status, adjust parameters, and issue commands.

Based on the FET6254-C SoM, smart motion control systems provide strong technical support to the field of industrial automation with their high precision, efficiency, real-time capabilities, and scalability. These systems not only enhance production efficiency and reduce energy consumption but also elevate the intelligence level of production lines, providing strong support for enterprises’ transformation and upgrading.

Originally published at www.forlinx.net.