How Signal Chains and PLCs Impact Our Lives

Abstract:Itisincrediblehowmanyprogrammablelogiccontrols(PLCs)aroundusmakeourmodernlifepossibleandpleasant.Machinesinourhomesheatandcoolourairandwater,aswellaspreserveandcookourfood.ThistutorialexplainstheimportanceofPLCs,anddescribeshowtochoosecomponentpartsusingtheparametrictoolsontheMaxim'swebsite.Maxim>DesignSupport>TechnicalDocuments>ApplicationNotes>A/DandD/AConversion/SamplingCircuits>APP4490Maxim>DesignSupport>TechnicalDocuments>ApplicationNotes>AmplifierandComparatorCircuits>APP4490Maxim>DesignSupport>TechnicalDocuments>ApplicationNotes>AnalogSwitchesandMultiplexers>APP4490Keywords:programmablelogiccontrol,PLC,automation,closedloopcontrol,processmachine,ADC,DAC,A/D,D/A,parameter,switch,signalchainMar29,2012APPLICATIONNOTE4490HowSignalChainsandPLCsImpactOurLivesBy:BillLaumeister,StrategicApplicationsEngineerMar29,2012Abstract:Itisincrediblehowmanyprogr