HIMA HICore 1 In Depth Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide to Functional Safety SoCs, Evaluation Kits, and T Ü V Certification

Feature Comparison Table

Features HICore 1 Evaluation Board (Standard Edition) Ethernet APL Security Evaluation Board

The core application areas utilize all the features of HICore 1 to evaluate and develop independent safety products. Specially developed for applications that utilize Ethernet APL (Single Pair Ethernet) combined with PROFIsafe and CIP Safety.

The main interface is universal and can access all HICore 1 interfaces and I/O. Integrated Ethernet APL interface (for communication and power supply), with additional interfaces for integrating non secure network controllers.

Safety I/O 8/8 (8 inputs/8 outputs) 24/24 (24 configurable safety inputs or outputs)+2 clock outputs (short circuit protection)

8 safety counters and 2 (multiplexed with input)

Communication interface 3x UART, 2x CAN, 2x Ethernet, 3x SPI 1x APL Single Pair Ethernet, 1x UART

Supported protocols support all standard protocols emphasizing PROFIsafe, CIP Safety over Ethernet APL

Applicable scenario analysis

HICore 1 evaluation board: suitable for the development of general safety control systems, requiring scenarios with rich I/O and multiple bus interfaces.

Ethernet APL Safety Assessment Board: represents the cutting-edge trend of # safetygoesdigital, suitable for modern process industry applications that require long-distance transmission, high-speed communication, and power over Ethernet.