In most industrial plants, it's not uncommon to have programmable logic controllers (PLCs) from different suppliers, often on the same production line. Each PLC may come with a different communication ...

Power line communication (PLC) is a communication technology that sends data over existing power cables. This technology can send both power and data between PLC nodes in a half-duplex manner.

The proliferation of smart-grid technology requires a flexible power line communication (PLC) development platform to support multiple standards, allow optimization for environmental conditions, and ...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced it has implemented KNX protocol on its G3-PLC™ powerline ...

IO-Link uses standard unshielded cables to enable real-time data exchange between sensors, actuators and control systems, replacing simple on/off signals with detailed device performance and ...

Vertexcom Assists in the Formulation of Dual-Mode Frequency Hopping Spec Vertexcom is honored to be invited by G3-PLC Alliance to participate in the specification formulation of the G3-PLC protocol ...

HSINCHU, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertexcom Technologies, a world-class fabless semiconductor company delivering smart grid and IoT communication solutions, R&D dual-mode, RF(radio frequency) and ...

The digital transformation of manufacturing, dubbed “Industry 4.0,” brings together a myriad of technologies, but the competitive advantage comes from making them work in harmony. On the factory floor ...

Communication is key in relationships — and that includes those between the operator of an inspection system, its process controls, and the vision equipment used to inspect that process. New ...