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NEW!How to Program the Arduino Opta PLC This article explores how Arduino-based Opta® PLC can mitigate PLC programming challenges. It also introduces the Arduino PLC programming environment, highlighting its benefits and applications in automation
Industrial automation has transformed business operations by making them more competitive and cost-effective. This tech-driven shift has helped industries optimize processes, reduce errors, increase productivity, and cut costs. A key component of industrial…
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is unwanted noise or interference in an electrical circuit caused by an electromagnetic field (EMF). EMI can be radiated from sources such as radio transmitters, or conducted through wires or cables due to the flow of…
Remote control of oscilloscopes allows users to operate and monitor the functions of an oscilloscope from a distance using a computer or mobile device. This technology is especially beneficial in the new remote work culture and educational institutions…
RF cable assemblies perform an essential function in modern communication and technology systems. They transfer high-frequency signals with minimal loss and interference across various applications, ensuring signal integrity and performance. Several factors…
By Baoxing Chen
In a circuit, different parts are typically isolated from one another to improve data integrity and safety. Unwanted signals can be generated by the circuit's power supply. Without isolation, these signals can leak into the rest of the…
You may have seen recent images in the news showing clusters of Teslas stranded near charging stations with due to the incredibly cold temperatures (dipping below -9°F or -23°C). Similar to combustion vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs) are much less efficient…
Digital circuits use a clock to dictate the timing of operations. A clock is a signal that oscillates between high and low states at a regular rapid interval, serving as the timing reference to synchronize the activities of different components. Because…
A silicon photomultiplier, or SiPM, is a solid-state photodetector that is used to detect and quantify light signals. They are particularly sensitive to low levels of light and are used in applications where precise and sensitive light detection is required…
A data center hosts the servers that make up the core infrastructure for an organization’s IT operations. Data centers must continue running even if disruptions occur, making high quality and redundant power a requirement. This Tech Spotlight discusses…
Virtually every modern electronic device relies on power supplies, converters, and switching circuits; however, many are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and high-voltage transients. Integrating safety capacitors into the AC input line…
