Source: Sensor Technology Author: Faraday Proximity sensors are widely used in various automated production lines, mechatronic equipment, and industries such as petroleum, chemicals, military, and scientific research. So, what is a proximity sensor? Proximity Sensor A proximity sensor refers to a type of sensor that detects objects without contact, replacing limit switches and other contact … Read more
By｜Fu Chenshuo, Liu Haibo, Xu Tao, Chen Zhuo Sensors are the core devices of the perception layer, serving as a bridge between the real world and circuit signals. Driven by various fields such as automotive electronics, industrial applications, consumer electronics, aerospace, and humanoid robotics, MEMS and other sensors are experiencing robust growth; domestic companies are … Read more
The 2024 World Robot Conference, themed “Co-Creating New Productive Forces, Sharing a New Intelligent Future”, features a three-day main forum and 26 thematic forums, where 416 top scientists, representatives from international organizations, academicians, and entrepreneurs from home and abroad focus on cutting-edge technologies, industry trends, and innovative achievements, deeply discussing the new trends and opportunities … Read more
With the continuous enhancement of ARM processor performance, more and more products currently tend to use a high-performance ARM platform with a single architecture to meet different functional requirements. However, in the field of industrial applications, there are still some real-time control and communication requirements that a single system architecture cannot fully satisfy. In the … Read more
A few days ago, a friend mentioned some issues regarding the MCU microcontroller market. Currently, the main application fields for MCUs are divided into four major areas: automotive applications, industrial applications, consumer electronics, and the Internet of Things, with automotive applications being the most concentrated. This article extracts some data and briefly discusses the changes … Read more
Author: David Lopez Power management is a critical consideration for industrial applications, significantly affecting system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs) play a vital role in regulating voltage and powering various components within the system, including processors and peripherals. Creating efficient power management solutions requires a deep understanding of the specific … Read more
Introduction RS-485 and CAN are both serial communication protocols. They allow for the arrangement of multiple devices within a single system, significantly reducing cable lengths. Their differential design is suitable for environments with strong interference, and both use 120 Ω termination resistors, equipped with internal over-voltage circuits for fault protection.RS-485 and CAN have many similarities, … Read more
Maintain curiosity about technology, broaden the boundaries of knowledge, and enhance the resolution of understanding. This is not a rigorous academic paper, but rather an explanation of the author’s understanding of EtherCAT distributed clock technology from an industrial application perspective. As an EtherCAT user rather than a developer, many descriptions of this technology may seem … Read more
In manufacturing applications that require determinism and real-time performance, EtherCAT industrial Ethernet systems have significant advantages over standard Ethernet. Image source: Beckhoff Author | Sree Swarna Gutta “ In industrial environments, the determinism and real-time nature of data transmission are crucial. EtherCAT G offers more reliable communication for industrial applications through its unique functional principles … Read more
Chengdu Huishi can quickly customize various interfaces for the RK3588 image processing board to meet the application needs of multiple scenarios. One of our clients had a demand for aerial target recognition and tracking using drones, which was divided into two environments: infrared and visible light. After continuous technical communication, a solution was designed with … Read more