With automotive tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) mandates in effect and electronic power steering becoming standard Transense Technologies plc is using Texas Instruments’ TMS320F28x digital signal controllers as a key component in the... Learn more

Rotary and linear encoders provide position-feedback for motion control applications This article looks at various solutions for transporting this data from the encoder to the motion controller click here to read article.To obtain Adobe... Learn more

With completely embedded control system Model TMS320F2801/2806/ 2808 combines real-time performance of DSPs with peripheral integration C-language efficiency and microcontroller functionality Integrated PWM provides 16-bit accuracy in 100 kHz... Learn more

Report focuses on the benefits of using RS-485 signaling for motor control and motion control applications complete paper available in .pdf format; click here.To obtain Adobe Acrobat Reader click on the link below. e... Learn more

IEN What are the major concerns facing motion technology and how can they be addressed?Godbole The major concerns facing motion technology are: Drive to increase performance The ability to create precise networked motion Size constraints... Learn more

Resonant LC sensor technology has been used for years in motion detection applications including flow metering and other low-speed rotational measurement systems The common thread driving such sensor design in almost every case is the need for a... Learn more

With the development of new advanced wireless networking technologies wireless communication is becoming more attractive to industrial control applications providing many benefits such as faster installation physical relocation without... Learn more

A suite of low cost motor control tools designed to accelerate development of embedded motor control systems is available from Texas Instruments including: DMC550 motor development board Code Composer Studio™ (CCStudio) integrated... Learn more

TMS320F2801 F2806 and F2808 digital signal controllers from Texas Instruments bring together the integration and performance of a digital signal processor and the ease-of-use and peripherals of a microcontroller These new controllers provide a... Learn more

IEN What are the major concerns facing RFID and how can they be addressed?Allen Confusing and exaggerated claims about RFID and its capabilities and the slow pace at which the industry has adopted standards are two major concerns that may be... Learn more