All About Circuits

Latest Process Control Technical Articles

Categories

What’s the Difference Between RS-232 and RS-485?

What’s the Difference Between RS-232 and RS-485?

Though both standards have long been used for serial communication, RS-485 offers valuable features that aren't available from RS-232. Learn more in this article.


The Binomial Probability Distribution in Electrical Engineering

The Binomial Probability Distribution in Electrical Engineering

This article, the first in a series, introduces the binomial distribution, a powerful statistical tool that is useful for reliability analysis, quality control, and other engineering applications.


Introduction to Electric Vehicle Battery Systems

Introduction to Electric Vehicle Battery Systems

Electric vehicle design is a complex concept. Here's a look at the heart of every EV: the battery.


Industrial Instrumentation and Control: An Introduction to the Basic Principles

Industrial Instrumentation and Control: An Introduction to the Basic Principles

In part one of this instrumentation and control (I & C) series, we'll go over the fundamental terminology and concepts used when working with industrial plants.


Control Your AC Mains with a Microcontroller

Control Your AC Mains with a Microcontroller

Learn how to put together your own toaster oven controller with a handful of inexpensive, through-hole parts. The emphasis is on safety, low price, and minimal modification of the toaster oven.


Projects Nov 09, 2015 by Patrick Lloyd
An Introduction to Control Systems: Designing a PID Controller Using MATLAB’s SISO Tool

An Introduction to Control Systems: Designing a PID Controller Using MATLAB’s SISO Tool

Control systems engineering requires knowledge of at least two basic components of a system: the plant, which describes the mathematically described behavior of your system, and the output, which is the goal you are trying to reach.