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Ladder Logic in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Ladder Logic in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

This article describes the programming language ladder logic used to program PLCs and shows examples of how it functions.


Integration of Isolation Products to Protect from Electrostatic Discharge

Integration of Isolation Products to Protect from Electrostatic Discharge

In any high voltage and electrical noise system, the electrostatic discharge (ESD) immunity, an important aspect of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), is a key consideration in choosing a galvanic isolation device.


Bourns TBU-DB-Q TBU High-Speed Protectors | New Product Brief

Bourns TBU-DB-Q TBU High-Speed Protectors | New Product Brief

Bourns TBU-DB-Q series of Bourns’ TBU High-Speed Protectors are high-speed, two-channel bidirectional circuit protection ICs.


ams Introduces Image Sensor for High-Throughput Manufacturing and Optical Sensing Applications

ams Introduces Image Sensor for High-Throughput Manufacturing and Optical Sensing Applications

ams has announced its new CSG14K image sensor for Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) that supports the 1” optical format.


News Nov 12, 2018 by Gary Elinoff
Bus Fault Protection for Industrial and Automotive Applications: Texas Instruments CAN Transceivers

Bus Fault Protection for Industrial and Automotive Applications: Texas Instruments CAN Transceivers

Designed for industrial and automotive applications respectively, the ISO1042 and ISO1042-Q1 combine bus fault protection with common-mode transient immunity.


News Nov 01, 2018 by Gary Elinoff
News Brief: ON Semiconductor’s Newest CCD Image Sensor for AOI Applications

News Brief: ON Semiconductor’s Newest CCD Image Sensor for AOI Applications

ON Semiconductor has announced their latest CCD image sensor, the KAI-50140, that incorporates 50 megapixels with industrial inspection in mind.


News Oct 30, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
Environmental Sensors: Omron, Bosch, and Sensirion Sensors for Smart Homes, IoT Devices, Wearables

Environmental Sensors: Omron, Bosch, and Sensirion Sensors for Smart Homes, IoT Devices, Wearables

What counts as an environmental sensor anyway? Check out some of the leading environmental sensors and what they measure.


News Oct 29, 2018 by Kate Smith
Texas Instruments Releases Digital Temperature Sensor Family for Medical and Industrial Applications

Texas Instruments Releases Digital Temperature Sensor Family for Medical and Industrial Applications

Texas Instruments today announced a new family of digital temperature sensors, the TMP117x.


News Oct 25, 2018 by Gary Elinoff
Historical Engineers: Richard Morley and the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Historical Engineers: Richard Morley and the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Richard Morley is credited as the person who helped modernize industrial facilities with the invention of the programmable logic controller. Learn about his career, accomplishments, and contributions to the field.


News Oct 15, 2018 by Gary Elinoff
TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties AD-101 Series | New Product Brief

TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties AD-101 Series | New Product Brief

TE Connectivity’s Measurement Specialties AD-101 Air Bubble Detector provides non-invasive continuous monitoring of fluids for air bubbles and is ideal for medical devices, chemical analysis, food processing, and other fluid applications.


Competition for 7 nm Chips: Intel, AMD, and the Shift of Chip Manufacturing to TSMC

Competition for 7 nm Chips: Intel, AMD, and the Shift of Chip Manufacturing to TSMC

Intel Corporation is reportedly outsourcing some of its 14 nm chipset capacity to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp., as its ability to meet production demands has run into headwinds in recent months.


News Sep 26, 2018 by David Jones
Molex Mega-Fit Double-Ended Overmolded Cable Assembly | Featured Product Spotlight

Molex Mega-Fit Double-Ended Overmolded Cable Assembly | Featured Product Spotlight

Molex Mega-Fit Double-Ended Overmolded Cable Assemblies provide high power density in a ruggedized, off-the-shelf cable assembly.


MEAN WELL DRP-3200/DPU-3200 3200W Power Supplies | New Product Brief

MEAN WELL DRP-3200/DPU-3200 3200W Power Supplies | New Product Brief

MEAN WELL DRP-3200 and DPU-3200 are single-output, 3200W AC/DC power supplies that provide high efficiency, high-density power conversion for industrial automation, telecom, and battery or EV charging equipment.


How to Design a Super Simple Sensor System for Industrial Monitoring Applications

How to Design a Super Simple Sensor System for Industrial Monitoring Applications

This article describes an Ethernet-connected subsystem of a larger modular sensor system designed for industrial or smart home sensing and monitoring. We will discuss a custom sensor subsystem developed for this application.


Projects Sep 12, 2018 by Mark Hughes
3M Twin Axial Cable Assembly for PCI Express Extender Card Applications | Tech Specs

3M Twin Axial Cable Assembly for PCI Express Extender Card Applications | Tech Specs

3M PCIe extender and jumper cable assemblies are based on 3M’s Twin Axial cable, providing designers a dense, flexible, low-loss solution for relocating PCIe cards or bridging connections in applications such as enterprise computing and medical imaging.


new products Sep 06, 2018 by TTI, Inc
Guide to PCB Design: How to Choose a PCB Manufacturer

Guide to PCB Design: How to Choose a PCB Manufacturer

In this article, we will discuss some best practices for how to choose a manufacturer to produce your custom PCB board.


Guide to PCB Design: How to Generate Manufacturing Files for Custom Printed Circuit Boards

Guide to PCB Design: How to Generate Manufacturing Files for Custom Printed Circuit Boards

In this article, we'll go over the basics of generating manufacturing files for PCB design and manufacturing.


Molex Cellular Flexible Antennas | New Product Brief

Molex Cellular Flexible Antennas | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


Understanding Color Models Used in Digital Image Processing

Understanding Color Models Used in Digital Image Processing

Learn about digital-signal-processing concepts that help us to store and manipulate color information.


Measure Position and Speed Control of a DC Motor Using an Analog PID Controller

Measure Position and Speed Control of a DC Motor Using an Analog PID Controller

This article shows how to implement an analog PID controller, including adjusting of the angular position of a DC motor shaft, editing the design to control its speed, and tuning PID parameters for reliable performance.