Analysis of NXP Cross-Boundary MCUs: i.MX RT1170/RT1060 MCU Series

Analysis of NXP Cross-Boundary MCUs: i.MX RT1170/RT1060 MCU Series

The i.MX RT series is positioned as a “cross-boundary processor,” which is neither a traditional MCU nor a traditional MPU, but combines the advantages of both: Analysis of NXP Cross-Boundary MCUs: i.MX RT700/600/500 MCU Series 1. High Performance It uses a Cortex-M7 core (up to 1 GHz) or a multi-core heterogeneous design (such as M7+M4), … Read more

Embedded Systems vs PLC Microcontrollers: 24 Real Cases from a 10-Year Industry Veteran Reveal the Truth!

Embedded Systems vs PLC Microcontrollers: 24 Real Cases from a 10-Year Industry Veteran Reveal the Truth!

Warm Reminder: All cases in this article are derived from real projects, involving scenarios such as automotive production lines and smart warehousing. At the end of the article, we provide a Selection Decision Tree and a Beginner’s Pitfall Guide. 1. The Soul-Searching Question for Beginners: What Are the Differences? Engineer Xiao Wang, who just entered … Read more

PLC Network Expansion: Fiber Optic Communication Applications Extend Transmission Distance to 10 Kilometers!

PLC Network Expansion: Fiber Optic Communication Applications Extend Transmission Distance to 10 Kilometers!

PLC Network Expansion: Fiber Optic Communication Applications Extend Transmission Distance to 10 Kilometers! Introduction Hello everyone! Today, I want to share a technological breakthrough that has excited industrial automation engineers — PLC Fiber Optic Communication Network Expansion. Don’t be intimidated by the technical terms, I will explain this technology in the most straightforward way. Imagine … Read more

Xianji Semiconductor Showcases High-Performance MCUs at Shenzhen Munich, Leading Market Development

Xianji Semiconductor Showcases High-Performance MCUs at Shenzhen Munich, Leading Market Development

Introduction From October 30 to November 1, the three-day Shenzhen Munich South China Electronics Show was successfully held at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center (Baoan New Hall). Xianji Semiconductor showcased four high-performance MCU products at the Munich South China Electronics Show. As a company providing domestically produced high-performance general-purpose MCU products and application … Read more

Common EtherCAT Slave Solutions in the Market: Integrated ESC in Master Control Becomes the Trend

Common EtherCAT Slave Solutions in the Market: Integrated ESC in Master Control Becomes the Trend

In the current field of industrial automation, EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) has been widely used as a high-performance, real-time industrial Ethernet communication protocol. With its efficient data transmission capabilities, precise synchronization performance, and flexible topology, it has become an indispensable part of many automation systems. As the basic unit in the EtherCAT network, … Read more

Animated Diagrams! Principles of 40 Types of Sensors, All in One Go!

Animated Diagrams! Principles of 40 Types of Sensors, All in One Go!

1 Tension Measurement and Control Principle of Fabric 2 Linear Potentiometer Control of Cylinder Piston Stroke 3 Working Principle of Piezoresistive Sensor for Liquid Level Measurement 4 MQN Type Gas Sensitive Resistor Structure and Measurement Circuit 5 Working Principle of Bubble Level Gauge 6 Silicon Diffusion Pressure Sensor 7 Strain Accelerometer 8 Weighing Level Gauge … Read more

PNOZ Safety Communication in PLC: Ensuring Safety for Personnel and Equipment

PNOZ Safety Communication in PLC: Ensuring Safety for Personnel and Equipment

Hello everyone, I am Engineer Zhang. Today, I will explain a very important topic in industrial automation – the communication applications of the PNOZ safety relay module. In industrial settings, the safety of personnel and equipment is always the top priority, and PNOZ is a key device specifically designed to ensure this safety. Basic Concepts … Read more

Initial AI Model Trials in Circuit Board Production

Initial AI Model Trials in Circuit Board Production

Introduction:The new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation driven by artificial intelligence, represented by large models, is developing deeply, presenting immense opportunities and disruptive challenges across various industries. In the industrial sector, artificial intelligence is a key variable in advancing new industrialization, and the implementation of industrial large models will provide new pathways for … Read more

TRVVP Drag Chain Cables: Efficient Transmission Solutions in Industrial Automation

TRVVP Drag Chain Cables: Efficient Transmission Solutions in Industrial Automation

With the rapid development of industrial automation, efficient and stable transmission systems have become key for enterprises to enhance production efficiency and ensure operational safety. In this context, TRVVP drag chain cables, with their excellent performance and wide range of applications, have gradually become the preferred transmission solution in the field of industrial automation. 1. … Read more

Saifang Technology RISC-V PLC Industrial Automation Solutions

Saifang Technology RISC-V PLC Industrial Automation Solutions

In the wave of intelligent manufacturing and “Industry 4.0”, industrial automation is upgrading from dedicated hardware PLCs to flexible programmable software platforms. As the core control unit of factory automation, PLCs play a fundamental supporting role in achieving the goals of intelligent interconnection and flexible production required by “Industry 4.0”. The performance upgrade of PLCs … Read more