SHARC Processor Evaluation Kit Limited Time Offer
Analog Devices is offering a 50% discount on new SHARC Processor Family evaluation kits until July 31, 2008. The SHARC Processor fits into a variety of applications such as Digital Home, Pro Audio, Industrial and Instrumentation, Automotive, Military, and Medical. The following kits will be discounted to $249 through your local Distributor: ADZS-21262-EZLITE, ADZS-21364-EZLITE, ADZS-21369-EZLITE, and ADZS-21375-EZLITE.

ARINC, MIL-STD-1553, AFDX Solutions by GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms

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Comparison of FOUNDATION Fieldbus and Traditional Systems
FOUNDATION Fieldbus (FF) is a Local Area Network (LAN) for process control sensors, actuators, and control devices. It is a digital, two-way, multi-drop network positioned to replace proprietary networks that connect Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) of many big companies. In traditional systems, a computer or expensive controller unit provides control for the network of devices.
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Fieldbus Tutorial
FIELDBUS is a digital, two-way, multi-drop communication link among intelligent control devices that will replace the 4-20 mA standard in future. First of all, fieldbus is digital. Although computers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and remote terminal units (RTUs) communicate with each other digitally, most end devices (e.g. valves, pressure transducers, switches, etc.) still use analog signals to communicate. For example, an...
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Fieldbus Tutorial
The objective of this tutorial is to provide an introduction into fieldbus. - Its time for a change from the 4 - 20mA analogue signal standard which has been used for decades as the method for communications between field devices and a central computer in industry. Fieldbus promises a cheaper, more versatile and efficient system.
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Foundation Fieldbus Tutorial from Emerson Process Management
FOUNDATION fieldbus offers distinct advantages over traditional analog and discrete wiring - at lower total installed cost and lower ongoing costs. It's not any harder to learn or to use than those traditional technologies - just different. These courses can help you understand those differences, and how to put Foundation fieldbus to work for you.
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FOUNDATION Fieldbus ARCHITECTURE
FOUNDATION fieldbus is an all-digital, serial, two-way communications system that serves as a Local Area Network (LAN) for factory/plant instrumentation and control devices. ALSO: HART and Profibus information.
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Grid Connect Networking Articles
Some interesting articles, some we wrote, some we find are worth sharing. If you find an article that we should share send it to us at article@gridconnect.com. Technical Articles Using coLinux to develop under Windows XP by Klaus-Dieter Walter, SSV Embedded Systems. Embedded Grid Computing by Klaus-Dieter Walter, SSV Embedded Systems. Fieldbus and multi-protocol controller chips CAN Newsletter by CAN in Automation (CiA),...
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Network Information, Comparisons & Hands-On Training Classes
Learn more about the popular Fieldbuses: Descriptions, Technical Overviews and Application Guides. Our FieldBus Comparison Chart has detailed information on all of the popular Buses, including all of the above plus Modbus RTU/ASCII, Lonworks, WorldFIP, Seriplex, and SP50.
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