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INDUSTRIAL/ INSTRUMENTATION: Overview
Industrial automation processes are shifting from increasing productivity and reducing costs, to broader issues, such as increasing quality and flexibility in the manufacturing process.

Key trends in industrial automation markets:

  • Linking controls systems to ERP software.
  • Transitioning from proprietary networks to standards-based networks.
  • Integrating safety features into automation equipment.
  • Creating greater control and flexibility through using wireless-enabled I/O devices on the network.
  • Using standard interconnect technologies to simplify system integration and leverage the economies of scale.
  • Increasing the energy efficiency of motors and lighting
INDUSTRIAL/ INSTRUMENTATION: News

Green Apps :: NXP Unveils World's First Integrated Dimmable Mains LED Driver IC

SSL2101 enable LEDs to operate and dim with existing infrastructure to further improve energy efficiency  >>  

Solid State Lighting :: Infineon introduces a low cost LED driver IC for general lighting applications with thermal protection for LED's and high output current accuracy

The BCR 450 was specifically designed for use with high-wattage LED’s (for example in the 0.5W, 1W or 3W range) in combination with an external transistor.  >>  

DC Motor Control :: Allegro's Low Voltage, Bi-Directional DC Motor Driver in an Extremely Small 2.0 × 2.0 mm Package

High Output Current and Wide Operating Voltage Range Ideal for Portable Applications  >>  

Solid State Lighting :: Avago Technologies Announces its First 3-Watt Tricolor Moonstone Power LED for Solid-state Architectural and Commercial Lighting Applications

Competitively Priced 3-in-1 LED Features Superior Lumens-per-watt Efficiency, Compact Footprint, Wide Viewing Angle, and Extended Operating Life  >>  

Sensor Signal Conditioning :: Fujitsu Microelectronics Now Marketing Touch Sensor Controller for Portable Device Access and Navigation, Health Care Systems, Home Appliances

New Green, Low-power FMA1127 Touch Sensor Controller from ATLab Converts Capacitance to Digital Data  >>  

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INDUSTRIAL/ INSTRUMENTATION: Blogs

Sensor Signal Conditioning :: Where Did I Put My Keys?

"Now where did I put my keys?"  It doesn't have to be keys.  It could be glasses, cell phone, wallet, or any kind of item we normally deal with in our lives.  Does it mean our memories are bad? Not necessarily, but for those of us in the aging baby-boomer group, it might mean that we could use some help occasionally.   >>  

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INDUSTRIAL/ INSTRUMENTATION: Semiconductor Solutions

Solid State Lighting :: Cypress Intelligent Lighting Solutions Now Offer Easy, Fast Design Support for Cree XLamp LEDs

Cypress is simplifying design of RGB-based white lighting LED systems with Cree XLamp LEDs. [from Cypress]  >>  

Solid State Lighting :: LEDs

Sharp continues to add to its family of white Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). These High Brightness (HB) LEDs are specifically designed with small packages for space-limited applications such as... [from Sharp Microelectronics]  >>  

Solid State Lighting :: Sharp's LED Modules

Sharp’s LED Modules are suited for a variety of lighting applications, including: General Lighting/Illumination; Residential Home Lighting (Indoor/Outdoor); Commercial Building Lighting (e.g.... [from Sharp Microelectronics]  >>  

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INDUSTRIAL/ INSTRUMENTATION: Application Resources

Permanent Magnet Motor Control Application Notes :: 3-Phase Switching Amplifier - SA306-IHZ

The SA306-IHZ is a fully-integrated switching amplifier designed primarily to drive three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motors. Three independent half bridges, each comprising a P-FET and a N-FET in a...  >>  

Industrial Ethernet White Papers :: Industrial Power Over Ethernet (PoE)

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is an evolving technology designed to deliver power and transmit data on an Ethernet cable at the same time.By eliminating the power cords and the power infrastructure,...  >>  

Sensor Signal Conditioning Application Notes :: TI's broad portfolio drives smarter metering solutions

TI's comprehensive utility metering portfolio includes devices targeted at electricity, water and gas metering, as well as power line communications (PLC) and radio frequency (RF) interfaces...  >>  

IEEE 1588 White Papers :: High performance Sync Solution for Cost Sensitive Devices

This article is an introduction to the IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol, PTP. The article gives an overview of PTP basic principles and details of how hardware accuracy enhancements can improve...  >>  

Lighting Application Notes :: Calculating Color Temperature using the TAOS TCS3414CS Digital Color Sensor

The Color Temperature of a broad band light source can be determined with the TAOS TCS3414CS red, green and blue digital color sensor with IR blocking filter built in to the package. This paper...  >>  

Industrial Ethernet White Papers :: FPGAs a Must for all Industrial Equipment Manufacturers.

This white paper describes the use of FPGA devices to deliver a multi-standard Industrial Ethernet capability from a single printed circuit board implementation. The benefits of FPGA implementation...  >>  

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INDUSTRIAL/ INSTRUMENTATION: Reference Designs

AC Motor Control :: International Rectifier: Three-phase Gate Driver IC Reference Design Kit

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Zigbee :: Skyworks and Ember Reference Design for Industry's First Portfolio of Front-End Modules for ZigBee Applications Now Available

Skyworks Solutions and Ember’s reference design for ZigBee front-end modules targeting applications such as smart meters in energy management, home area networks (HAN), and industrial...  >>  

Sensor Signal Conditioning :: Cypress Introduces PSoC Wireless Environmental Sensing Kit for Atmospheric Pressure, Humidity, Temperature and Ambient Light

Cypress has introduced the CY3271-EXP1 Environmental Sensing Kit, for designers of HVAC system monitors, weather stations, and environmental sensor alarms.  >>  

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INDUSTRIAL/ INSTRUMENTATION: Web Seminars

Lighting :: Cypress Webinar Gives Designers Overview And Design Tips On Communication Interfaces For Intelligent Lighting Networks

Cypress Semiconductor Corp. announced a free online seminar that reviews communication interfaces for intelligent lighting networks and presents tools to simplify the design process.  >>  

AC Motor Control :: Providing Reliable and Accurate Motor Control Systems with Isolation Solutions

In a high electrical noise and hazardous voltage environment of motor control system, designers face challenges in achieving system reliability, accuracy and smooth communication within industrial...  >>  

Sensor Signal Conditioning :: NEC Electronics America Shares Tips for Developing Low-Cost Custom Silicon for the Industrial Market

Engineers working in the industrial market face a number of critical design challenges to support low power consumption, device security and long life cycles while delivering low-cost, highly...  >>  

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