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High-fidelity simulations of dynamic embedded systems can be invaluable. This follow-up to "Modeling Dynamic Systems" (August 2000) presents
some techniques and algorithms you might find useful.
By Jim Ledin
In a previous arti... |
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| | CANopen safety chip simplifies safety-related development... | |
Safety-related devices are increasingly being networked together. Expensive safety controllers and safety monitors are available already, but the number of simple and inexpensive safety-related devices is still low. Networked safety technology... |
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| | Make a PI controller on an 8-bit micro... | |
This article shows you how to implement a classical PI (proportional-integral) controller on a simple 8-bit microcontroller. To implement the PI controller, we developed specific libraries that make it possible for the microcontroller to perfo... |
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| | Flash microcontrollers handle automotive applications... | |
NANTES, France—Atmel Corporation announced four AEC Q100-qualified AVR® Flash microcontrollers dedicated to the automotive segment. The devices are designed to enable performance and cost effective automotive solutions for sensor and ... |
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| | Tactile switches offer plenty of options... | |
Scottsdale, Ariz. — NKK Switches offers a complete family of tactile switches that provide design engineers with a variety of sizes and feature options. These include the HP series, CB series, JB series and JF series switches.
The HP series of... |
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| | DIP rotary switches deliver more actuator options... | |
Scottsdale, Ariz. — NKK Switches expands its FR series of 10-mm ultra-thin DIP rotary switches with dial and metal shaft actuator options for through-hole devices.
Previously offered with screwdriver or plastic shaft actuators for through-hol... |
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| | Linear potentiometer delivers 10 million cycle life... | |
Grass Valley, Calif. — Spectrum Sensors and Controls offers a linear potentiometer with a 0.5-inch diameter and 2.5-inch length. Featuring ball rod ends, the linear potentiometer may be used in aerospace applications including as an aircraft ac... |
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