Features of a Serial Interface

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In a serial interface, the data is sent 1 bit after the other on a single wire. Serial data is…

Designing a System to Measure & Display a Shaft Rotation Speed

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We would like to design a system to measure and display the rotational speed of a shaft. To accomplish this,…

The Parts and Functions of a Valve

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A valve is a mechanical device that controls the flow of fluid and pressure within a system or process. A…

Analog vs. Digital Controllers

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Analog signals pass continuously through a full range of values for example a measuring device converts the process variable (PV),…

Position Control System using a Microprocessor-Based Controller

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Consider the following figure illustrating a position control system employing a microprocessor-based controller with parallel ports: Figure 1.0 Microprocessor-based controller…

Microprocessor vs. Microcontroller

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A microprocessor by itself is not a computer. To be functional, the microprocessor must be connected to other ICs that…

The Varactor Diode

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The varactor also termed to as varicap, is a diode that behaves like a variable capacitor, with the PN junction…

What is a Microsyn Transducer?

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This is a variable-reluctance transducer used to detect small motions, giving output signals as low as 0.01° of changes in…

Steam-heated Reboiler Control System

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When steam-heated reboilers are used in distillation columns and the heating medium is steam, a flow control loop for the…

Basic Features of Sercos Automation Bus

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Sercos is a short form for serial real-time communication system; a digital automation bus that interconnects motion controls, drives, I/O,…