Maxim’s reference design, MAXREFDES145# is a fully IO-Link-compliant, 8-port IO-Link master. This reference design uses TEConcept's IO-Link master stack and is both an IO-Link master design as well as a test system for IO-Link sensor or actuator development. The TEConcept Control Tool (CT) GUI software with IODD file import capability makes this a must-have design for developing engineers of IO-Link product. Eight IO-Link ports allow for simultaneous testing of up to eight different sensors or actuators. The reference design includes eight robust female M12 connectors. The M12 is the most common connector used for IO-Link. The reference design also ships with two IO-Link cables to quickly connect to IO-Link compatible sensors and actuators. An AC-to-DC (24 V_DC and 1 A) power-supply cube is capable of providing at least 125 mA simultaneously to each port.