Lisle, Nov. 2025 – Hilscher has introduced the new embedded module comX 90, a future-ready communication interface for industrial devices. The module combines powerful multiprotocol communication, integrated security functions and IIoT capability in a compact form factor – while minimizing integration effort. The new comX 90 succeeds the proven comX 51 and is based on Hilscher’s netX 90 communication controller.
Easy integration of industrial communication: Backed by 40 years of experience
With comX 90, device manufacturers benefit from Hilscher’s decades of expertise in industrial communication. Based on netX technology, the module supports numerous industrial communication protocols for device-level communication (formerly “Slave”) using a single hardware platform, including:
- Industrial Ethernet
- PROFINET
- EtherCAT
- EtherNet/IP
- Open Modbus/TCP • CC-Link IE Field Basic
- POWERLINK
- Sercos
- IIoT
- OPC UA
- MQTT
Changing the protocol technology only requires a firmware update – Hilscher provides the corresponding protocol stacks. comX 90 is also part of the Hilscher platform strategy: hardware, software, tools, and support all come from a single source–a decisive advantage for customers who value long-term availability, investment protection and efficient product development.
“With comX 90, we’re taking our communication modules to the next level,” said Simon Fischer, product manager for Embedded Modules at Hilscher. “Device manufacturers now have a secure, energy-efficient, and IIoT-ready interface that integrates seamlessly into existing designs.”
Measuring 30 × 70 mm, the comX 90 shares the same dimensions as the comX 51, making it easy to use in space-constrained devices. It also fits directly into existing solutions with an SPI host interface–no hardware redesign required, thanks to identical pinning.
About Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH and Hilscher North America, Inc.
Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH is a global specialist in network connectivity solutions for device makers, OEMs and end-user manufacturers. Founded in 1986 and with locations worldwide, Hilscher focuses on industrial communications, with solutions spanning single-chip ASICS, embedded modules, PC cards, protocol converters and gateways, along with supporting software and development tools and services. Hilscher’s own netX “system-on-a-chip” network controller is at the heart of every solution. netX allows for universal Master and/or Slave connection to all popular communications protocols, including: Fieldbuses, such as DeviceNet, Modbus, CC-Link and PROFIBUS; Real-Time Ethernets, such as EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, CC-Link IE, POWERLINK, Sercos and TSN; and IIoT protocols, such as OPC UA and MQTT. To bring the benefits of Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things to its customers, Hilscher has developed the netFIELD portfolio, a solutions platform for simplifying IIoT deployment. The netFIELD portfolio comprises: netFIELD Sensor-level Devices; netFIELD Edge Gateways; netFIELD Cloud, with a Software-as-a-Service Platform and Portal; and netFIELD Applications to provide functions such as configuration and connectivity to automation protocols and commercial clouds.
