Design
3rd order trajectory generation maximises throughput
Optimising the efficiency of motion control systems, an advanced 3rd order look-ahead trajectory generation algorithm has been introduced by ACS Motion Control. The algorithm maximises system throughput, increasing acceleration, smoothness and velocity, while minimising motion induced vibrations and disturbances.
Sensors must evolve to make Industry 4.0 workable
Rahman Jamal, Technology and Marketing Director for Europe at National Instruments and spokesman of the Sensors for Digital Production working group looks at the building blocks that will define the impact of Industry 4.0 on manufacturing.
APIs target automotive sector
Designed for standardised protocols in the automotive sector, the PCAN-ISO TP, PCAN-UDS and PCAN-OBD-2 APIs have been released by PEAK-System Technik. According to the ISO-TP standard ISO 15765-2, the PCAN-ISO-TP API transmits data packets up to a size of 4095b per CAN message on Windows OSs.
Point & Click for embedded developers
How a comprehensive approach to software platforms can provide rapid prototyping and development of ARM Cortex-M based applications. By Harrold Spier, Senior Software Engineer & Ulrich Kloidt, Senior Support Engineer, Altium Europe.
Silicon IP components meet IoT power demands
To reduce the power consumption of IoT devices without increasing SoC costs, Dolphin Integration has released a number of Silicon IP components. The CLICK, a library of embedded cells and IP memory, enables users to design logic, memory and mixed-signal islands for all operating modes. The company has also introduced the Power Kit Library of regulation devices, which allows users to design an SoC architecture optimised for low power consumpt...
Making more of Doherty in LTE basestations
Steve Rogerson looks at how one company believes it is keeping 1930s Doherty amplifier technology up to date for modern LTE basestations.
A sense of haptic touch
Where once we interacted with computers and mobile devices by means of a physical keyboard with moving keys we now most commonly use a virtual keyboard on a piece of glass. Touch and tactile feedback are becoming ever more important in terms of human-machine interfaces. By James Lewis, CEO, Redux Laboratories.
Taking an engineering idea from concept to shelf
As an engineer I enjoy the technological challenges I encounter every day. I might be making simple product enhancements to a project, for example, adding a new feature or lowering product power. Alternatively, I may have to manage complex ideas such as a new communications protocol. By Bill Garland, Engineering Director, Acticheck.
PCB design software adds tools to speed prototyping
RS Components has unveiled DesignSparkPCB Version 7.0RS. It has added three of the most popular requests for new features to enhance ease-of-use for designers. Enhanced Part Number handling that ensures designers’ Bill of Material (BoM) is complete at any stage of the design. It has also introduced Sketch Routes that draw the approximate routing path and allow algorithms to draw the best tracks, enabling faster time-to-market in new design...
Software streamlines eDP 1.4 testing
Keysight Technologies has introduced test support for the eDP 1.4 (embedded DisplayPort) specification. Keysight N6469A eDP 1.4 electrical performance and characterisation test software allows developers using eDP technology to eliminate guesswork and streamline their testing by using application software specifically designed for their needs.