In the previous two issues of this newsletter, we looked at troubleshooting digital input modules. Basically, we looked for the presence or absence of a voltage. With analog modules, it's trickier ...

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are an essential part of the automation sector, particularly factory automation. PLCs are classified as voltage and current inputs and convert real-world signals ...

Does the module's output correspond correctly to its input? Determine that by forcing the PLC output to 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 90% and measuring on the output terminals at the corresponding range.

Digital power is arguably one of the most important technology evolutions to emerge in recent years. It provides real-time, precisely optimized power conversion utilizing advanced algorithms, greater ...

Promising to make controlling an analog output via a serial port a snap, the D3000M series Modbus-compatible smart digital-to-analog modules combine a 12-bit DAC with programmable analog output ...

Enlisting the latest Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA, the ICS-1572A ADC/DAC transceiver XMC module delivers 16-bit data acquisition at rates to 250 MHz. The module packs two 16-bit ADCs sampling synchronously at ...

An LVPECL trigger input, an LVPECL output, an LVTTL output and the sample clock input are provided on the front panel. This connectivity allows the AD3000 and AD1500 to be operated in a range of modes ...