Efficiency is another major advantage. “A ladder-logic program will be a lot more efficient if it is used in conjunction with PLCopen Motion Function Blocks,” Al-Ashqar asserts. Too, he says there’s ...

One of the most powerful capabilities of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) that conform to the IEC 61131-3 standard is the functionality that allows application engineers to create function blocks ...

The function block approach to controls provides an essential tool to help OEMs and end-users alike get better product to market faster. The evolution of machine design from mechanical to ...

This Design Idea describes a simple alternative to a nonvolatile gating function you typically implement using PAL (programmable-array logic), GAL (gate-array logic), or a CPLD ...

Any physical system design needs both analog and digital functionality. Achieving a modular, programmable design is crucial for the demanding applications of future, which has led to more and more ...