How does the term "Fieldbus" relate to RS-485? Is it a particular version, modification or subset of RS-485?
A fieldbus system is a Serial, real-time, data-link industrial network. This is commonly used in process and manufacturing control, for example PLC's.
Numerous fieldbus standards require RS-485 transceivers…
Numerous fieldbus standards require RS-485 transceivers in the implementation of the physical layer for an industrial network.
