Previously, the 24 Vdc power supplies that feed control circuits in automation systems were rugged and dependable, but not very efficient. They handled overloads and rarely failed, but they wasted energy and pumped heat into control cabinets. Using switch-mode power supply is a better option. They are smaller and more energy-efficient than linear units; however, switch-mode power supplies cause problems that linear supplies did not.
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and programmable automation controllers (PACs) are the brains of the machine in many regards. They have evolved over the years.This new State...
Special considerations and requirements make packaging equipment an interesting vertical market unto itself. This new State of Technology Report from the editors of ...
This paper examines highly sensitive piezoelectric sensors for precise vibration measurement which is critical in semiconductor production to prevent quality and yield issues....
