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| Single Pair Cable | Y | Y | N | Y |
| Communication | 1.2 kbit/s half-duplex |
31.25 kbit/s half-duplex |
100 Mbit/s full-duplex |
10 Mbit/s full-duplex |
| Reference cable | n/a | Type A | CAT 5+ | Type A |
| Maximum cable length | 1200 m | 700..1900 m | 100 m | 200 m (spur) 1,000 m (trunk) |
| NE21 (increased EMC) | Y | p | N | Y |
| Intrinsic safety option | Y | Y | N | Y |
| Vertical integration | N | N | Y | Y |
| Measurement (values) | 1 | n | n | n |
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ABB products overview
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Control lighting, HVAC, shading and room comfort systems from integrated building platforms.
Energy Monitoring & Management
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Wiring Accessories and Installation
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Discover how curiosity drives the development of new programs and shapes how our ABB team members and interns approach their work.
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Discover how curiosity drives the development of new programs and shapes how our ABB team members and interns approach their work.
Learn more about the practice-integrated bachelor’s degree in Switzerland through the link below.
Discover how curiosity drives the development of new programs and shapes how our ABB team members and interns approach their work.
Learn more about the practice-integrated bachelor’s degree in Switzerland through the link below.
Discover how curiosity drives the development of new programs and shapes how our ABB team members and interns approach their work.
Learn more about the practice-integrated bachelor’s degree in Switzerland through the link below.
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ABB Stories & News
<p>From electrification breakthroughs to automation marvels, explore how ABB is shaping a more sustainable and resource-efficient future</p>
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Explore the human side of progress and the real-world impact of our technology. From deep dives into global sustainability initiatives and workplace culture to the latest industrial breakthroughs, the ABB Stories Hub brings our mission to life through engaging narratives.
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Written by engineers, for engineers, this is the definitive source for groundbreaking technological insights. Stay ahead of the curve with technical deep dives, peer-reviewed expertise, and detailed reports on the future of electrification and automation.
ABB’s Annual Reporting Suite 2025
ABB’s Annual Reporting Suite 2025 consists of its Financial Report, Corporate Governance Report, Compensation Report, Sustainability Statement and Integrated Report. The Integrated Report provides the most important information about the company’s strategy, business, governance, as well as its financial and sustainability performance.
ABB's business environment
<p>ABB is well positioned to capitalize on key global megatrends that support our long-term growth ambitions. The expansion of the energy system due to the growing demand for electricity and the energy transition, is driving substantial investment in power generation, including the integration of renewables, grid modernization, energy efficiency, and industrial decarbonization. At the same time, rapid advances in digitalization and AI and evolving supply chains are increasing demand for ABB’s electrification and automation solutions. These trends are directly aligned with our purpose: to enable sustainability and resource efficiency through our customer offerings.</p>
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The demand for electricity is expected to more than double by 2050[1], driven by the electrification of transport, industry, and buildings, whilethe rapid expansion of data centers and AI issignificantly increasing electricity use. Customers are increasingly investing in electrification as it often reduces both operating costs and capital expenditures. In addition, electrification will be essential for achieving net-zero emissions and is expected to contribute over 50 percent of required emissions reductions to reach net zero by enabling a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Our technologies play a key role in both supporting the energy transition and meeting rising energy demand, helping us contribute to progress and innovation in these essential sectors.
ENERGY EXPANSION AND INVESTMENTS IN ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Demand for power is rising steeply. In 2024, global energy demand grew by 2.2 percent, while electricity consumption increased by 4.3 percent, adding 1,080 TWh2, driven by the electrification of transport, expansion of data centers and AI infrastructure, as well as increased cooling needs in buildings.
Today’s electricity grid faces challenges, both in reliability meeting growing energy demand as well as enabling a transition to cleaner sources.
As renewables become a core part of the energy mix, substantial investment in grid infrastructure will be essential to ensure reliability, flexibility, and long-term sustainability.
Footnotes:
- McKinsey & Company report: Global Energy Perspective 2024.
- International Energy Agency
Bangkok’s Unicorn Phayathai building optimizes energy efficiency with ABB Ability™ Energy Manager
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OUR BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
ABB is well positioned to capitalize on key global megatrends that support our long-term growth ambitions. The expansion of the energy system due to the growing demand for electricity and the energy transition, is driving substantial investment in power generation, including the integration of renewables, grid modernization, energy efficiency, and industrial decarbonization. At the same time, rapid advances in digitalization and AI and evolving supply chains are increasing demand for ABB’s electrification and automation solutions. These trends are directly aligned with our purpose: to enable sustainability and resource efficiency through our customer offerings.
The demand for electricity is expected to more than double by 20501, driven by the electrification of transport, industry, and buildings, while the rapid expansion of data centers and AI is significantly increasing electricity use. Customers are increasingly investing in electrification as it often reduces both operating costs and capital expenditures. In addition, electrification will be essential for achieving net-zero emissions and is expected to contribute over 50 percent of required emissions reductions to reach net zero by enabling a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Our technologies play a key role in both supporting the energy transition and meeting rising energy demand, helping us contribute to progress and innovation in these essential sectors.
The demand for electricity is expected to more than double by 20501, driven by the electrification of transport, industry, and buildings, while the rapid expansion of data centers and AI is significantly increasing electricity use. Customers are increasingly investing in electrification as it often reduces both operating costs and capital expenditures. In addition, electrification will be essential for achieving net-zero emissions and is expected to contribute over 50 percent of required emissions reductions to reach net zero by enabling a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Our technologies play a key role in both supporting the energy transition and meeting rising energy demand, helping us contribute to progress and innovation in these essential sectors.
| Top five enterprise risk categories 2025 | Examples of reported risks | Examples of risk responses |
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| Cybersecurity incidents | Potential cyber incidents involving ABB or third parties due to global increase in sophisticated cyberattacks, AI-powered threats, high interconnectivity across the supply chain and increasing process digitalization. |
Onboarding of IT assets to global security solutions & cybersecurity training and awareness campaigns.
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| Cybersecurity incidents | Potential cyber incidents involving ABB or third parties due to global increase in sophisticated cyberattacks, AI-powered threats, high interconnectivity across the supply chain and increasing process digitalization. |
Onboarding of IT assets to global security solutions & cybersecurity training and awareness campaigns.
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