The GigaDevice GDSCN832R-EVAL EtherCAT SubDevice Controller Evaluation Board is an evaluation platform for GigaDevice's GDSCN832 EtherCAT SubDevice Controller. It is intended for developers building EtherCAT SubDevice nodes for servo drives, PLC I/O modules, communication modules, industrial gateways, and factory automation systems. GigaDevice's official launch information states that GDSCN832 is a 2/3-port EtherCAT SubDevice Controller with two internal PHYs and one MII extension interface. It supports 8 FMMU, 8 Sync Manager entities, up to 8 KB DPRAM, and a 64-bit distributed clock with precision below 1 us. This product description focuses on the confirmed controller-level capabilities and does not add unverified board accessory details. Features EtherCAT SubDevice evaluation - Designed for evaluating GigaDevice's GDSCN832 EtherCAT SubDevice Controller. 2/3-port controller architecture - Official information lists two internal PHYs plus one MII extension interface. 100BASE-TX PHY support - Each internal Ethernet PHY supports full-duplex 100BASE-TX operation. 8 FMMU - Supports flexible fieldbus memory mapping for EtherCAT process data. 8 Sync Managers - Enables efficient process-data and mailbox memory management. Up to 8 KB DPRAM - Provides dual-port memory for process-data exchange between EtherCAT and host systems. 64-bit distributed clock - Official information lists distributed-clock precision below 1 us. Host bus interface - Supports high-speed synchronous or asynchronous device interfaces according to official launch information. Industrial automation focus - Tailored for servo control, variable-frequency drives, PLCs, and communication modules. Beckhoff authorization - GigaDevice states that it received official authorization from Beckhoff for this EtherCAT SubDevice Controller product line. Specifications Parameter Value Product Model GDSCN832R-EVAL Controller Family GDSCN832 EtherCAT SubDevice Controller EtherCAT Role SubDevice Controller Port Architecture 2/3-port architecture with two internal PHYs and one MII extension interface Ethernet PHY Full-duplex 100BASE-TX internal PHY channels FMMU 8 Fieldbus Memory Management Units Sync Manager 8 Sync Manager entities DPRAM Up to 8 KB Dual-Port RAM Distributed Clock 64-bit distributed clock, precision below 1 us Host Interface High-speed synchronous/asynchronous device interfaces listed by official launch information Target Applications Servo control, variable-frequency drives, industrial PLCs, communication modules Reference Documents GigaDevice GDSCN832 EtherCAT SubDevice Controller launch news GigaDevice GD32 download center Application Servo drives - Distributed-clock precision and EtherCAT SubDevice functionality support synchronized motion control. Variable-frequency drives - Suitable for evaluating EtherCAT communication in inverter and drive systems. Industrial PLC modules - Process-data mapping and Sync Manager resources support PLC I/O nodes. Remote I/O systems - EtherCAT SubDevice operation suits digital and analog I/O modules. Communication modules - Enables EtherCAT connectivity in industrial network interface products. Robotics controllers - Low-latency communication supports coordinated multi-axis systems. Factory automation labs - Useful for evaluating EtherCAT topology, timing, and host integration. Host MCU integration - Helps evaluate adding EtherCAT SubDevice capability to an existing host design. Packing List 1 x GigaDevice GDSCN832R-EVAL EtherCAT SubDevice Controller evaluation board FAQ .faq-accordion details { border-bottom: 1px solid #e6eef8; padding: 14px 0; } .faq-accordion summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #1f2933; position: relative; padding-right: 32px; } .faq-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; } .faq-accordion summary::after { content: "\203A"; position: absolute; right: 4px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(90deg); color: #007fff; font-size: 28px; line-height: 1; transition: transform 0.2s ease; } .faq-accordion details[open] summary::after { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(270deg); } .faq-accordion p { margin: 12px 0 0; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.65; } What does GDSCN832R-EVAL evaluate? It evaluates GigaDevice's GDSCN832 EtherCAT SubDevice Controller. Is this an EtherCAT master? No. It is for EtherCAT SubDevice controller evaluation. How many EtherCAT ports are supported? GigaDevice describes the GDSCN832 series as a 2/3-port EtherCAT SubDevice Controller with two internal PHYs and one MII extension interface. How many FMMU and Sync Managers are listed? Official launch information lists 8 FMMU and 8 Sync Manager entities. How much DPRAM is available? GigaDevice states that the series includes up to 8 KB DPRAM. What distributed-clock precision is listed? Official information lists a 64-bit distributed clock with precision below 1 us. What applications is it aimed at? GigaDevice highlights servo control, variable-frequency drives, industrial PLCs, and communication modules. Why are cable or RJ45 quantities not listed? Only confirmed physical contents are listed. Unverified board accessory or connector-count details are intentionally omitted.
