Brian Condell

Sep 27, 2024 | analog.com | Brian Condell |Michael Jackson |Konrad Scheuer

How can IO-Link® device microcontrollers overcome the challenges associated with adhering to the timing requirements specified in the IO-Link standard? An IO-link device microcontroller is expected to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, which can cause difficulty in responding to a request within the acceptable specified time window. This is especially true if performing a task fromwhich the microcontroller cannot be interrupted.

Jun 12, 2023 | embedded.com | Brian Condell |Michael Jackson

The old saying “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” cautions against tampering with something that performs reliably, but as factories become smarter, many current RTD sensors will not be suitable for these environments. The old saying “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” cautions against tampering with something that performs reliably and regularly proves its worth.