In the vast realm of industrial automation, the PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) serves as a core figure, while PLC communication is the crucial link connecting various “combat units.” However, for many newcomers to the PLC field, the myriad of communication methods can seem like a fog, leaving them bewildered. Don’t worry, today we will embark … Read more
However, the rural ferry, originally not frequented by many pedestrians, is now completely deserted. Therefore, even the ferryman is absent, and all that can be seen is the empty ferry floating freely, indifferent and leisurely. The water is swift and the boat is horizontal; since the ferry is in the countryside, there are no visitors. … Read more
Hello everyone, I am Xiao Zhi. Recently, I have received many messages from friends asking about communication issues, so today we will discuss PLC network faults. A few months ago, I went to a beverage factory to resolve a communication fault, and the project manager was so anxious that he was wringing his hands: “Lao … Read more
“Low-Code Development for PLCs: A Graphical Programming Interface for Quick Mastery in 3 Days!” For those in industrial control, are you still struggling with PLC programming? Writing more code than you have hair, and debugging more frequently than a delivery driver? Today, we won’t talk about code; instead, let’s discuss how to master PLCs with … Read more
“PLC Multilingual Programming: Seamless Collaboration in International Projects, Boosting Development Efficiency by 50%!” An incident at a European automotive factory: The German team wrote control logic using ladder diagrams, while the Italian team modified the program using instruction lists. As a result, a language compatibility issue caused a 48-hour production line shutdown, leading to a … Read more
Do you remember the first time I took over that beer bottling line project? The client complained about frequent equipment downtime, with production capacity only at 70% of the design value. It was winter 2008, and I drove three hours to the site with my toolbox and a head full of questions. Little did I … Read more
The spring of 2025 is particularly special. With humanoid robots and DeepSeek making a strong impression, AI has become the most promising field. Everything can be AI, and everything is seeking to utilize AI or have an ‘aha moment’ where AI becomes mainstream.Helping machines think better and bringing more AI to the edge is one … Read more
Source: Silicon Semiconductor △ Scan to register for the conference A newly launched interdisciplinary research project involving multiple universities and research institutions in Brandenburg is developing new technological approaches to better and more effectively integrate artificial intelligence at the edge of IT networks (the so-called “edge”). These developments are expected to play a significant role … Read more
In the industrial IoT smart lighting system, the smart central controller (gateway) serves as the core “brain”. Don’t underestimate it; its role is significant! What exactly is it? Simply put, the smart central controller (gateway) acts like a super “translator” and “housekeeper”, connecting various smart lighting devices with the entire IoT system. It can collect … Read more
In many industrial and automotive applications, protecting interface transceivers from various electrical overstress events is a major concern. Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diodes are commonly used for this purpose as they can clamp voltage spikes by creating a low-impedance current path. The electrical characteristics of TVS diodes are determined by several process factors. These parameters … Read more