Embedding multicore PCs for robotics & industrial control
By combining an RTOS and the Windows OS on separate processors in a multicore-based PC platform, builders of robotics, industrial and machine control systems can achieve real time performance while at the same time lowering costs by reducing the number of computers in the system.
Motor Control/Sensors
Motor control in air conditioners with dual sensor less FOC and active PFC
Improved energy efficiency and reduced system costs are the driving factors in modern motor control designs. Sophisticated motor control concepts with sensor less Field Oriented Control (FOC) and Power Factor Correction (PFC) help to fulfill these demands. The article shows how these concepts can be used in an air conditioner design for vehicles.
Managing Complex SoC verification using plan based verification techniques
Meeting the quality requirements of a complex SoC requires managing large verification projects. In this article, Freescale and STMicroelectronics recount a recent experience with a verification management solution (Incisive Enterprise Manager) from Cadence, for the verification of a 32-bit microcontroller project for the automotive industry.
Training engineers: Designing embedded control systems for auto apps
A new undergraduate course at the University of Michigan focuses on designing embedded control systems for automotive applications like adaptive cruise control.
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About the Industrial Control DesignLine How-To Section
Industrial Control DesignLine's How-To Section delivers detailed engineering articles focused on the design and development of industrial control systems, factory automation equipment, sensors, motor control designs, industrial robots, industrial Ethernet networking systems, ZigBee systems, and industrial instrumentation. Design topics covered in this category include process control, sensor design, motor control design, radio frequency (RF) design, Ethernet networking, prototyping, robotics, and more.
