Latest Industrial Automation Articles and Videos

Learn about the microarchitecture of an ARM processor, including an explanation of the register file and how it functions…

Learn about the microarchitecture of an ARM processor, including an explanation of the register file and how it functions within a processor.

This week, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE released news that it was going into production with a new galvanic isolation…

This week, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE released news that it was going into production with a new galvanic isolation semiconductor process for manufacturing.

Here's a look back at last year and a hint of what may be coming in 2019 for self-driving cars.

Here's a look back at last year and a hint of what may be coming in 2019 for self-driving cars.

An update on some new ams optical imaging sensors coming down the pipe in 2019.

An update on some new ams optical imaging sensors coming down the pipe in 2019.

In this article, Parker Dillman, lead EE and co-founder of MacroFab, covers how to best prepare your PCB designs for…

In this article, Parker Dillman, lead EE and co-founder of MacroFab, covers how to best prepare your PCB designs for fabrication and assembly.

This high-sensitivity device is designed for space-constrained and low-power applications.

This high-sensitivity device is designed for space-constrained and low-power applications.

Australian mining company's AutoHaul project turns a train into a massive autonomous vehicle for automated ore transport.

Australian mining company's AutoHaul project turns a train into a massive autonomous vehicle for automated ore transport.

Infineon Technologies’ TLE4959C is an integrated differential Hall speed sensor ideally suited for transmission applications.

Infineon Technologies’ TLE4959C is an integrated differential Hall speed sensor ideally suited for transmission applications.

This article offers an overview of the various component options for smart meter design and how they can improve the…

This article offers an overview of the various component options for smart meter design and how they can improve the operation of the meters into which they are designed.

Computer vision, designers vs. engineers, and the "nightmare" of engineering Google Glass.

Computer vision, designers vs. engineers, and the "nightmare" of engineering Google Glass.

This article explores the pros and cons of either designing embedded systems from scratch or utilizing pre-made…

This article explores the pros and cons of either designing embedded systems from scratch or utilizing pre-made single-board computers.

In its third wave of intelligent MEMs sensor technologies, Bosch has recently announced the BHI160BP—a lightweight,…

In its third wave of intelligent MEMs sensor technologies, Bosch has recently announced the BHI160BP—a lightweight, small form factor, and low power consumption, position tracking sensor.

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

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

In any high voltage and electrical noise system, the electrostatic discharge (ESD) immunity, an important aspect of…

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

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

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

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

Designed for industrial and automotive applications respectively, the ISO1042 and ISO1042-Q1 combine bus fault protection…

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

ON Semiconductor has announced their latest CCD image sensor, the KAI-50140, that incorporates 50 megapixels with…

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

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

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