Differences Between Microcontrollers and PLCs

Since the introduction of PLCs in the 1960s in the United States to replace traditional relay control devices, PLCs have rapidly developed and been widely applied around the world. At the same time, the functions of PLCs have continuously improved. With the ongoing advancements in computer technology, signal processing technology, control technology, and network technology, … Read more

Introduction to Microcontrollers in Mechatronics

Introduction to Microcontrollers in Mechatronics

As a part of the Mechatronics College, the upcoming courses will all involve microcontrollers. So, what exactly is a microcontroller? Let’s take a brief look with Mechatronics Guru! Basic Introduction A microcontroller is an integrated circuit chip that uses very large scale integration technology to integrate a central processing unit (CPU) with data processing capabilities, … Read more

Understanding The Differences Between PLCs And Microcontrollers

Understanding The Differences Between PLCs And Microcontrollers

Differences Between PLC and Microcontroller 99% of Electricians Have Saved This Mid Year Summary Many beginners often confuse PLCs and microcontrollers. Today, let’s discuss what the differences are: PART 01 What is PLC PLC is short for Programmable Logic Controller. It is a digital electronic device with a microprocessor, equivalent to a small computer, used … Read more

Introduction to Microcontrollers and Their Applications

Introduction to Microcontrollers and Their Applications

Click the blue text to follow us 1. Concept of Microcontroller 1. Name of Microcontroller Microcontroller—Single Chip MicroComputer (SCMC) Microcontroller Unit (MCU) Embedded MicroController Unit (EMCU) MicroComputer Development System (MDS) In Circuit Emulator (ICE) 2. Two Branches of Microcomputers One is developing towards high-speed, large-capacity, and high-performance high-end microcomputers The other is developing towards stable, … Read more

Microcontroller: An Overview of Single-Chip Microcomputers

Microcontroller: An Overview of Single-Chip Microcomputers

A microcontroller, full name single-chip microcomputer (English: Single-Chip Microcomputer), also known as a microcontroller, is a microcomputer that integrates the central processing unit, memory, timer/counter, and various input/output interfaces all on one integrated circuit chip. Compared to the general-purpose microprocessors used in personal computers, it emphasizes self-sufficiency (no external hardware required) and cost savings. Its … Read more

Why Learn Embedded Systems? An In-Depth Analysis of the Current Status and Future Prospects of the Embedded Software Industry

Why Learn Embedded Systems? An In-Depth Analysis of the Current Status and Future Prospects of the Embedded Software Industry

Search on WeChat Technical Training According to data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, in 2020, China’s software and information technology service enterprises achieved a cumulative software business revenue of 8.1 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of +13.3%. From 2013 to 2020, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of China’s software business was … Read more

Introducing N32G430: A New Benchmark in Cost-Performance for Arm Cortex-M4F

Introducing N32G430: A New Benchmark in Cost-Performance for Arm Cortex-M4F

On June 8, Guomin Technology officially launched the N32 MCU new member N32G430, which is based on the 32-bit high-performance Arm Cortex-M4F core with a clock speed of up to 128MHz. This series features a rich variety of models and offers a compact, general-purpose design comparable to the price of Arm Cortex-M0 core products, establishing … Read more

Computer Principles and Differences from Industrial Control Computers

Computer Principles and Differences from Industrial Control Computers

Computer Principles The basic principle of a computer is the stored program and program control. Instructions (called programs) that command the computer on how to operate and raw data must be delivered to the computer’s memory through input devices. Each instruction specifies from which address to fetch data, what operation to perform, and where to … Read more

Applications of PLC in Industrial Control: What Do You Know?

Applications of PLC in Industrial Control: What Do You Know?

The full name of PLC is the English abbreviation for Programmable Logic Controller, which is referred to as “可程器” in Taiwan. According to its name, its main function is to implement logical control in industry. Early automation was divided into industrial electrical automation, automatic control automation, and production process automation. Only industrial automation required studying … Read more

Interpreting Level Protection 2.0: How Industrial Control Systems Meet New Requirements

Interpreting Level Protection 2.0: How Industrial Control Systems Meet New Requirements

Editor’s Note The Cybersecurity Level Protection System 2.0 standard has been officially released, Qi An Xin has specially launched the “Interpreting Level Protection 2.0” series to systematically analyze and interpret various aspects of Level Protection 2.0 through the publication of related articles. We invite you to discuss and welcome your comments. Abstract In the three … Read more