In the information technology world, open-source platforms and software, as an alternative to proprietary ones, have long been commonly accepted. In process controls, not so much. That could be ...

For utilities and IPPs operating older gas turbines, the superior reliability, availability and safety resulting from the application of open control systems equates directly to greater unit ...

Defining device drivers Discussing the difference between architecture-specific and board-specific drivers Providing several examples of different types of device drivers Most embedded hardware ...

Engineers start their careers with ambitious goals—they want to change a process for the better and make their mark in manufacturing. Eugene Tung was no different. “I started my career as a control ...

These questions, rooted in 15 years of experience and hundreds of real-world implementations across industries, determine automation project success. Identify and address the critical questions that ...

MEMS gyroscopes offer a simple way to measure angular rate of rotation, in packages that easily attach to printed circuit boards, so they are a popular choice to serve as the feedback sensing element ...