Semiconductor

A useful topic to understand is the difference between “sinking” and “sourcing”.  You can use this for inputs and outputs and to make sure that your feedback is compatible with your electronics.

Precision Sensors' Echoline Smart Sensor with auto diagnostic provides Semi Fabs with UL991 and S2 compliance and provides stability with no need for regular inspections.

Precision Sensors products are designed for accurate, reliable, long-term performance for the manufacturing of semiconductor products.

Learn about different types, protocols, form factors and variations of feedback.

Tempted to design your own motion control solution, but don't need the power level and industrial protection of a typical industrial motion control solution with CE and UL certifications? Then AllMotion's EZQuad Servo is the right solution for your application.

The Microstage product line was designed with performance and price in mind. The basic housing of the Microstage is a precision-machined extrusion.

Configuring and testing an ELECYLINDER® prior to system electric wiring is now possible with the new TB-03E/TB-02E since the teaching pendant has a dedicated power supply unit!

The only way to achieve a specified purity level is to select and install proper filtration, with the job intended and the task fully understood. Norman Hall, Filtration Business Unit Manager for Valin Corporation, suggests a correct approach.

Valin helped NXP Semiconductors reduce their wafer scrap costs with its Endura Pneumatic Manifold Retrofit Kits. See how it was done and how much they saved.

Machine tending is the automated operation of industrial machine tools in a manufacturing plant using robotic automation systems.

Brushless servo motors are a specific type of synchronous electric motors.  We look at few different designs and compare them.

John Brokaw helps us learn the difference between these types of motors plus how AC Induction and servo motors fit in.

Malema's LFC combines an advanced ultrasonic flow sensor, control electronics with DSP signal processing, and pinch valve to delivery accurate, repeatable, fast, and tight flow control for slurry dispense application.

The LFC-7000 series high-performance closed-loop ultrasonic liquid flow controllers are designed for use in a wide variety of liquids including DI water, harsh chemicals, and CMP polishing slurries.

Learn how semiconductor wafer fabs are improving the safety of their bulk oxygen gas systems using Mott's GasShield® Point-of-use Penta® Nickel Bulk Filters and why sintered nickel powder provides the best protection against Oxygen ignition.

Parker's Electromechanical & Drives Division announced another expansion of the ACR7000 series product line. The ACR7000 series combines performance, value, and scalability that exceeds OEM expectations.

One may think this is simple, but there are a lot of pitfalls in the compatibility between drives and controllers from different manufacturers.  Here are the factors to consider.

Which is better: Selecting motors and mechanics that are the best of breed from different manufacturers OR sticking with one supplier?  Here are the factors to consider.

Which is better: Selecting drives and motors that are the best of breed from different manufacturers OR sticking with one supplier?  Here are the factors to consider.

Which is better: Selecting products that are the best of breed from different suppliers OR sticking with one supplier?  You don’t want to find yourself pushing a train under water with a VW Bug with square wheels!

In terms of what matters to most in the field today, it is safe to assume that reliability, flexibility, accuracy and cost are at the top of the list. With these factors in mind, implementing a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) control system for an electric heater is often an optimal approach.

For my 30th episode, I thought I'd celebrate by sharing a little bit of the goofs and fun and laughter and jokes and frustration that we've had along the way in making the first 29 episodes.

Robots are easy to specify, but they lock you into their design. Modular mechanics take a little more engineering but provide flexibility that you may need. Here are 10 questions to consider for this decision.

On the surface, converting fluid power (pneumatic and hydraulic) actuators to electric actuators is simple.  And it can be.  But, there are a few things that I've run into that tend to hold things up that you may want to be aware of right off the bat.