Successful Tape-Out of Loongson 2K3000 (3B6000M) Processor

Successful Tape-Out of Loongson 2K3000 (3B6000M) Processor

On April 3rd, Loongson Technology officially announced the successful tape-out of the Loongson 2K3000 (3B6000M) processor. The company stated that the Loongson 2K3000 (3B6000M) has completed preliminary functionality and performance assessments, with all indicators meeting expectations. The Loongson 2K3000 and Loongson 3B6000M are different packaging versions based on the same silicon wafer, targeting industrial control … Read more

Successful Tape-Out of Loongson’s New Processor

Successful Tape-Out of Loongson's New Processor

According to reports from Loongson Technology Co., Ltd.: Recently, the tape-out of the Loongson 2K3000 (3B6000M) processor was successful, and preliminary functionality and performance assessments have been completed, with all indicators meeting expectations. The Loongson 2K3000 and Loongson 3B6000M are different packaging versions based on the same silicon wafer, targeting industrial control applications and mobile … Read more

RS-485 Communication Protocol

RS-485 Communication Protocol

RS-485 Communication Protocol Overview The typical serial communication standards are RS-232 and RS-485, which define voltage, impedance, etc., but do not specify software protocols. The RS-485 bus standard defines the electrical characteristics of the bus interface, specifically the definitions for two logic states: a positive level between +2V and +6V represents one logic state, while … Read more

Working Principle of Accelerometers

Working Principle of Accelerometers

What is a Sensor? A sensor is essentially a device or apparatus that can “convert physical quantities.” To obtain information for detection and control, it is necessary to convert the state, properties, and physical changes of an object into electrical quantities, using various physical laws for this conversion. Representative physical quantities that sensors detect and … Read more

Application of PXB-6021: Transforming Modbus IO Modules into CANopen IO Modules

Application of PXB-6021: Transforming Modbus IO Modules into CANopen IO Modules

In modern industrial control, we often encounter situations where Modbus IO needs to connect to CANopen IO. How can we achieve interoperability between these two different communication protocols? PXB-6021 is a newly launched Modbus to CANopen protocol converter from Zhiyuan Electronics. It features 1 CAN channel, 1 100Mbps Ethernet port, and 1 RS485 port.This product … Read more

Insights on Circuit Board Repair

Circuit board repair is a relatively niche technical skill. An experienced repair engineer may need years or even decades of experience and continuous learning to achieve success. This article mainly shares some insights on circuit board repair. A circuit board consists of a circuit board, components, and software. I personally believe that the capabilities of … Read more

Embedded Linux Development Log (4)

Embedded Linux Development Log (4)

Currently, most industrial control systems are embedded systems (a few simple systems use bare metal development directly). An “embedded system” refers to a computer system with specific functions embedded within specific hardware. Embedded systems generally consist of a real-time operating system (RTOS) + application software (a PLC itself is also an embedded system). Common real-time … Read more

Why Is Network Security Construction Necessary for Isolated Industrial Control Systems?

Why Is Network Security Construction Necessary for Isolated Industrial Control Systems?

When consulting with clients in various industries, they often ask a question: “Our industrial control system is already isolated from the Internet and is essentially an island, with no data or information coming in. Why do we still need to build network security?” In response to this question, I explain to clients the following points, … Read more

Understanding Industrial Control System Security Standards (GB/T 36324-2018)

Understanding Industrial Control System Security Standards (GB/T 36324-2018)

The security standards for industrial control systems are an important part of the security assurance system for industrial control systems. They play multiple roles in promoting, standardizing, and guiding the security protection work of industrial control systems in various industries. Due to the late overall start of the security protection construction for industrial control systems … Read more

PLC: The Core Force of Industrial Control Systems

PLC: The Core Force of Industrial Control Systems

PLC controllers, also known as Programmable Logic Controllers, are electronic devices designed specifically for digital computation operations in industrial production. Why is the PLC controller considered the core force of industrial control systems? Because it can achieve various controls and connect to computers for communication. What control functions can the PLC controller achieve? There are … Read more