Programmable logic devices
Examples of such devices include read-only memory, programmable logic arrays and field-programmable gate arrays.
Product & Service Resources
Mitsubishi Electric introduces rack-free PLC designed for mid-size control applications
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a rack-free, modular programmable logic controller (PLC) that is suitable for mid-size control applications.
Programmable automation controllers help manufacturers reduce processing times
Rockwell Automation has launched the Allen-Bradley Controllogix 5570 Series programmable automation controllers (PACs), which are said to be designed to enable manufacturers to achieve a higher processing speed.
Pentek's launches data converter featuring field-programmable gate array at its core
Pentek has launched a multi-channel data converter designed to handle a large amount of communications and radar signals.
Data portal enables Eplan users to import PLC information directly into CAE projects
Eplan users can now import electrical wiring data for Mitsubishi Electric modular programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and servo/motion products into computer-aided engineering (CAE) projects directly from the Eplan Data Portal.
Control Logix PLC interface for Endat sensors
The AMCI 7272 module is a digital, bidirectional interface for Endat encoders, which, with features such as onboard diagnostics and read/write access, is suitable for all motion control applications.
ABS announces use of Lattice FPGAs in compact digital camera reference design
Lattice Semiconductor has announced that ABS has chosen the mid-range Lattice ECP3 FPGA for use in its compact digital camera reference design.
MES module supplied by LC Automation helps Kawasaki to improve production efficiencies
A Mitsubishi manufacturing execution system (MES) module supplied by LC Automation has helped hydraulic specialist Kawasaki Precision Machinery (KPM) to improve production efficiencies at its facility in Plymouth.
Configuration software provides safety control in packaging, food and beverage applications
Omron Scientific Technologies has introduced updated configuration software for the company’s G9SP programmable safety controllers.
Digi-Key offers low-power FPGA range for use in high-end digital applications
Now available from Digi-Key, Altera’s Stratix IV FPGA range is designed to deliver high density, high performance and low power in various high-end digital applications, in the wireless, wireline, military, broadcast and many other end markets.
SoftPLC offers internal interface for the Rockwell Automation remote I/O protocol
SoftPLC has introduced a low-cost internal interface to the Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) remote I/O protocol, for its Smart SoftPLC and Smart Gateway products.
