Profibus
Profibus (Process Field Bus) is a widely used industrial communication protocol standard for fieldbus communication in automation technology. It enables data exchange between automation systems and field devices like sensors, actuators, and controllers in manufacturing and process industries. The protocol supports both high-speed deterministic communication for factory automation and intrinsically safe communication for process automation.
Developers should learn Profibus when working on industrial automation, manufacturing control systems, or process industries like chemical plants, where reliable real-time communication between devices is critical. It's essential for integrating PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), drives, and I/O modules in environments requiring robust, standardized fieldbus networks, such as automotive production lines or power generation facilities.