A Programmable Logic Controller, commonly known as a PLC, is a robust industrial computer designed to control manufacturing processes and machinery. Initially developed to replace relay logic systems, ...

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TI’s PLC system solutions speed the design cycle with the right devices, software, tools and support. The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is the workhorse of Industrial Control systems. It uses ...

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But more severe failure poses a safety hazard to personnel. When products or applications are used for safety functions—for example a light curtain, a safety programmable logic controller (PLC), a ...

This article discusses the design of a control system featuring a microcontroller plus ASIC or microcontroller plus programmable logic SoC for an automotive electric power steering system. Such a ...